Week of November 30- December 4, 2015

Mrs. Gonzalez
Texas History

Welcome, 

Yes, it is Monday! This is the Third Week of the 3rd Six Weeks! Please continue your phenomenal behavior as we continue through this school year. Let's keep our behavior and attendance going strong for the Third Six Weeks! You will receive progress reports on December 2nd at Peter Piper Pizza. Monday, we will discuss about the Anglo American Colonization of Texas. Tuesday, we will continue our lecture on Colonization. Wednesday, we will work on an interactive activity that will help you understand the reasons behind colonization. Thursday, we will start on a new lesson "Growth of the Colonies".

Stephen F. Austin

Stephen F. Austin is often considered “the Father of Texas” for his work in establishing the first Anglo American colony and then helping to form the Republic. Austin grew up in Missouri and was studying law there when his father, Moses Austin, first thought about starting a colony in Texas. Although he did not strongly support his father's plan, Stephen agreed to help. In 1821 his father died, and Austin took over the task of establishing the colony.


After Mexico won independence from Spain, Austin secured the new government's approval of the land contract. When Mexican officials later began putting restrictions on colonization, he traveled to Mexico City in 1822, a journey of about 1,000 miles (1,609 km), and persuaded them to change the laws. In 1833, Austin again traveled to Mexico City, this time to deliver petitions seeking the freedoms for Texan settlers that were included in the Convention of 1833. On his way back to Texas in January of 1834, Austin was arrested on the suspicion of trying to incite a rebellion, and he was held in prison for a year. By the time he was able to return to Texas in 1835, the push for independence had begun. Austin joined the movement and fought in the Texas Revolution. Once independence was won, he served as secretary of state in the new government. He died in December of 1836 at the age of 43.

Making Connections Why is Stephen F. Austin called “the Father of Texas”?

Watch Video on Empresarios!! This is Beneficial! 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUygVJS8HiY

Psychology

My 8th graders are doing excellent in regards to behavior! We will continue to work on interest inventories. This incoming week we will take two career interest inventories and interpret the meanings of these inventories. I was impressed with the projects turned in! Great job!


Watch Video on Career Interest Inventories.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laDqBeAP2nA




Enjoy the rest of your week!! Falcon Pride! (:

 Reminders:
Monday - Picture Money Due!
Tuesday - First Day of December.
Wednesday - Progress Report Card pick up at Peter Piper Pizza.
Thursday -
Friday - Substitute
 -Mrs. Gonzalez