Early Exploration of Texas
Cabeza de Vaca and Coronado were two explorers who played an important role in Texas history. Spain sent them to conquer new land in the Americas. The leaders of Spain also wanted to gain riches like gold, and they also wanted to convert the Native Americans to Catholicism.
To research about these explorers and their journeys, click here:
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Use the dictionary link to find the meanings of unknown words in the text that you are reading for your research.
Then, post a comment that lists important events in Cabeza deVaca’s or Coronado’s journey. Use chronological transition words when forming your thoughts. You should have 3-5 events. See the sample below before you begin. This will help you to know how to organize your comment.
Sample Comment:
The Niña, Pinta and the Santa María sailed from Palos, Spain in 1492. Columbus captained the Santa Maria, leading an expedition in search of a new trade route. Over two months later, Columbus discovered America when he and his crew finally saw land. They went ashore and met natives there. Then they sailed on to Cuba and to Hispaniola where the Santa Maria was wrecked. After getting his men ashore and onboard the Nina, Columbus sailed back to Europe.
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Copy your comment before posting. You will need to paste it in a new comment if you lose internet connection.
Native Americans in Texas: A Study of Early Texas Cultures
Click on the links below the picture to learn more about Native Americans in Texas. Focus on what they did to survive and how their lifestyle was dependent upon where they lived.
Then, post a comment that tells how one tribe’s location caused them to use certain natural resources.
For example: The Karankawa tribe ate fish because they lived close to the coast.
The Texas Regions
Within this post you will see words highlighted and underlined. Click them to go to outside web pages that will be resources for your Texas Regions research. Everyone must got to the first link. Then, you are required to click on your group’s region. Take notes on notebook paper. There is more information on the Texas Regions link to the right in the Blogroll. You will meet with your groups at the end of this week to plan your big movie project. Keep it simple but informative. Have fun!
The four natural regions of Texas are the
3. Great Plains
Welcome to Room 401′s Blog 2010-2011
This is our classroom blog. You will post comments here. You will also comment on your classmates’ comments. Remember to always practice respect when commenting. I am looking forward to a great blogging year!!!
