Republic of Texas Bundle with Lesson Plans - Texas History Activities

The Republic of Texas may have been short-lived, but that doesn't mean you can breeze over it when teaching Texas History. Don't worry, this unit can do the heavy lifting for you!

What is different about this resource?

This resource is based on the 4th grade TEKS and comes with suggested lesson plans you can copy and paste into your plan book. This way, you are sure to cover exactly what is needed without adding to your workload with a ton of prep!

Standards:

4.3 History. The student understands the importance of the Texas Revolution, the Republic of Texas, and the annexation of Texas to the United States. The student is expected to:

(C) identify leaders important to the founding of Texas as a republic and state, including José Antonio Navarro, Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar, and Anson Jones;

(D) describe the successes, problems, and organizations of the Republic of Texas such as the establishment of a constitution, economic struggles, relations with American Indians, and the Texas Rangers; and

Who is this unit for?

This unit was created with 4th graders in mind, and built to meet the standards of the updated TEKS. The unit is broken down by day. Each day has a learning objective and a breakdown of that day’s activities with suggestions for further exploration.

This bundle is for busy teachers who want to take a dive into Texas History without

endless hours of prep.

What is included?

This complete Texas History unit on the Republic of Texas includes everything you need to teach your 4th grade students about their state history including:

•Suggested lesson plans in a copy and paste format

•Word wall cards

•I can statements

•End of unit assessment

•Suggested books

•Interactive notebook kit

•PowerPoint

•Task cards

•Jigsaw method activity

•Student activities

For more insight into each of the resources included, please open the preview found at the top of this page.

Included in this bundle:

Republic of Texas Task Cards

These task cards can be used for review, with a cooperative learning strategy, as an assessment, or as an early finisher activity to keep students engaged.

Republic of Texas Notebook Kit

Use these interactive notebook activities to learn about the Republic of Texas then take the learning deeper with the included journaling prompts and research suggestions.

Republic of Texas Successes and Challenges Sort

This student sorting activity will help students to organize their thinking on the successes and challenges faced by Texans during their time as an independent republic.

Republic of Texas: Comparing Presidents Sort

This student sorting activity will help students to organize their thinking on the differences in Republic of Texas Presidents Houston and Lamar.

Republic of Texas PowerPoint

The perfect way to introduce the topic to your students with age-appropriate images and photographs to support their learning.

New Country: Design Your Own Money

A creative activity for students to design their own money for an independent republic.

New Country: Design Your Own Flag

A creative activity for students to design a flag for an independent republic of their own.

Leaders of the Republic of Texas Jigsaw

Give students the responsibility to teach their peers about the leaders of the Republic of Texas and watch the magic happen.

Want a whole year's worth of Texas History materials all in one place? Check out this Ultimate Texas History Bundle!

**Updated September 2018