Week of February 1-5, 2016

7th Grade Texas History

Mrs. Gonzalez
Texas History

Welcome, 

Monday –

Starting with the Battle of Gonzales and explaining why and how it began.

Tuesday –

Continuing with the Goliad Massacre and working on activity on cause and effect.

Wednesday –

Going over what issue Texas was experiencing with their government.

Thursday –

Covering the Battle of the Alamo.

William B. Travis letter to Alliances.

Friday –

Covering the Battle of the Alamo.

Santa Anna’s arrival. 
 
Remember attendance is crucial! 

Great video to watch. This is on the Texas Revolution.
https://www.youtube.com/user/iammrbeat

Battle of Gonzales

Date: October 2nd, 1835

Major People involved: Texan/US Settlers and Mexican Troops

Purpose of Battle: Santa Anna’s failure to follow the constitution of 1824

-Battle broke out when Texans refused to surrender 

their cannon to the Mexican forces

Outcome (who won):  Texas

Effects of battle: Texas rebel victory; starting point for the war; 

increase the confidence of the Texas Rebels

This is a template for project two. Download it and then you will be able to edit this to the person you assigned.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B436UbFrs6nrZTQ4ZjNjMWItMjBkOS00OGRmLWIzYzctZWRlZTE1ZjE3Y2Yx/edit?pli=1&hl=en#


February 2, 2016 Panoramic Picture

Reminders for the Week

Monday:

Tuesday: 

Wednesday: 

Thursday: 

Friday: 

Enjoy your Week, Falcon Pride!

Week of January 25-29, 2016

7th Grade Texas History

Mrs. Gonzalez
Texas History

Welcome, 
Hope your weekend has been wonderful. I am looking forward, as I hope you are too, to a great week!  I am so proud of each and everyone of you for the contributions you make to your studies.  As long as we continue to persevere as a TEAM, we will reach greatness and ultimate success. 

 
Remember attendance is crucial! 

Great video to watch. This is on the Texas Revolution.
https://www.youtube.com/user/iammrbeat

This is a template for project two. Download it and then you will be able to edit this to the person you assigned.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B436UbFrs6nrZTQ4ZjNjMWItMjBkOS00OGRmLWIzYzctZWRlZTE1ZjE3Y2Yx/edit?pli=1&hl=en#

Reminders for the Week

Monday:

Tuesday: Progress Report Card Pick up at Peter Piper Pizza

Wednesday: 

Thursday: 

Friday: 

January 26, 2016- Progress Report Card pick-up at Peter Piper Pizza. 

Enjoy your Week, Falcon Pride!

Week of January 18-22, 2016

7th Grade Texas History

Mrs. Gonzalez
Texas History

Welcome, 

This week we will continue with events leading to the Texas Revolution. Events such as, Fredonian Rebellion, Law of April 6, 1830, Mier y Teran Report, Turtle Bayou Resolutions, and arrest of Stephen F. Austin. Activity of match-ups, name of event and description of event. I will also explain the roles of George Childress, Lorenzo de Zavala, James Fannin, Sam Houston, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Juan N. Seguin, and William B. Travis. Begin activity on the significance of these people. 

Remember attendance is crucial! 

GEORGE CAMPBELL CHILDRESS
(1804-1841)

Author of the Texas Declaration of Independence
and namesake of Childress County.

Born on January 8, 1804, at Nashville, Tennessee his sister Sarah married James K. Polk. Polk was later President of the United States during the Mexican War. A nephew of Sterling C. Robertson, Childress first saw Texas in 1834 while his uncle was establishing Robertson’s colony along the Brazos River. Before moving to Texas permanently, Childress raised money and recruited volunteers in Tennessee for the Texas army. Childress and Sterling Robertson were elected representatives for the Milam Municipality. Childress’ first wife died shortly after giving birth to the couple’s son. At the Convention of 1836, Childress was named chairman of a committee to write a Texas Declaration of Independence and he is generally acknowledged as the author. Childress and Robert Hamilton were sent to Washington D. C. as ambassadors from Texas - seeking official recognition for the Republic. Childress married Rebecca Stuart Read Jennings in December 1836 and their union produced two daughters. Childress attempted to open a law practice in Galveston and Houston but failed. Childress then attempted suicide (by Bowie knife) in Galveston– this time his efforts were successful (October 6, 1841).

This is a template for project two. Download it and then you will be able to edit this to the person you assigned.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B436UbFrs6nrZTQ4ZjNjMWItMjBkOS00OGRmLWIzYzctZWRlZTE1ZjE3Y2Yx/edit?pli=1&hl=en#

Reminders for the Week

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday: 

Thursday: K2 Presentation. Science Fair. 

Friday: Substitute

January 26, 2016- Progress Report Card pick-up at Peter Piper Pizza. 

Enjoy your Week, Falcon Pride!

Week of January 11-15, 2016

7th Grade Texas History

Mrs. Gonzalez
Texas History

Welcome, 

This week we will continue with events leading to the Texas Revolution. Events such as, Fredonian Rebellion, Law of April 6, 1830, Mier y Teran Report, Turtle Bayou Resolutions, and arrest of Stephen F. Austin. Activity of match-ups, name of event and description of event. I will also explain the roles of George Childress, Lorenzo de Zavala, James Fannin, Sam Houston, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Juan N. Seguin, and William B. Travis. Begin activity on the significance of these people. 

Remember attendance is crucial! 

Davy Crockett

Davy Crockett was a legendary frontiersman, scout,

politician and teller of tall tales who went to Texas in 1836 after

losing his seat in Congress. He wasn't there long before he found

himself caught up in the independence movement. He led a handful of Tennessee

volunteers to the Alamo where they joined the defenders. The Mexican army soon

arrived, and Crockett and all of his companions were killed on March 6, 1836

at the legendary Battle of the Alamo.

This is a template for project two. Download it and then you will be able to edit this to the person you assigned.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B436UbFrs6nrZTQ4ZjNjMWItMjBkOS00OGRmLWIzYzctZWRlZTE1ZjE3Y2Yx/edit?pli=1&hl=en#

Reminders for the Week

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday: 

Thursday:

Friday:

Enjoy your Week, Falcon Pride!

Week of January 6-8, 2016

7th Grade Texas History

Mrs. Gonzalez
Texas History

Welcome back, 

    As I look back at 2015, I must say that I am profoundly appreciative of your sincere dedication to your academics. Because of YOU, we are well positioned for the NEW YEAR, which will bring new expectations and new challenges.

    We must always keep in mind that on the road to success, the RULE is to ALWAYS look ahead. I have no doubt that through our continuous commitment and relentless hard work, we WILL reach our destination!

Wednesday –

Reintroduce the procedures in the first 10 minutes. Begin discussion in prior knowledge of events leading to Texas Revolution. 20 minutes- Start PowerPoint presentation and write notes on the difficulties Texans faced with Mexico. Last 20 minutes begin activity on Fredonian Rebellion.

Thursday –

Use a timeline to discuss the important events in the 1820’s and 1830’s. Explain and describe the effects of the Law of April 6^th, 1830. Continue and complete activity on Fredonian Rebellion. Begin on activity on Law of April 6^th, 1830.

Friday –

Continue with powerpoint presentation and finish with activity on the Law of April 6^th, 1830. Introduce project on significant roles of people in the events leading to Texas Revolution.