Texas State History

2y ago
33 Views
2 Downloads
1.14 MB
21 Pages
Last View : 28d ago
Last Download : 2m ago
Upload by : Camryn Boren
Transcription

L-STXTexas State HistoryLapbookDesigned for K-8thgrades, but couldbe adjusted forolder gradelevels, if neededWritten & designed byCyndi Kinney & Judy Troutof Knowledge Box Central

Texas State History LapbookCopyright 2012 Knowledge Box Centralwww.KnowledgeBoxCentral.comISBN isher: Knowledge Box Centralhttp://www.knowledgeboxcentral.comAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrievalsystem or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy,recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher, except as provided byUSA copyright law.The purchaser of the eBook or CD is licensed to copy this information for use with theimmediate family members only. If you are interested in copying for a larger group, pleasecontact the publisher.Printed format is not to be copied and is consumable. It is designed for one student only.All information and graphics within this product are originals or have been used withpermission from its owners, and credit has been given when appropriate. These include, butare not limited to the following: www.iclipart.com and Art Explosion Clipart.

Texas State HistoryLapbookThanks for purchasing this product. Please check out our Lapbooksfor other states as well. The Lapbooks are designed for K-8th gradesbut could be adjusted for use with older students.Please also check out our Lapbook Journals for each state. TheLapbook Journals are designed for6th-12th grades, but again could be adjusted for other age groups.We are designing these products, Lapbook Journals and Lapbooks, sothat they follow the same Study Guide. This will allow for a family tostudy State History TOGETHER, with each age group using theproduct (Lapbook Journal or Lapbook) that best suits that group. Theparent may teach from ONE Study Guide and allow each student todocument what he is learning in his own way.It would be helpful to have pamphlets and brochuresfrom the state that you are studying. You may get theseat no charge from your Chamber of Commerce, travelagencies, and several other places. Your student mayread the information, use some of the picture for cuttingand pasting, or even use some of them to decorate thefront of the lapbook.

How do I get started?First, you will want to gather your supplies. Depending on which format you purchasedfrom us, you will need different supplies. So, take what applies, and skip over the rest.*** Printing:*Print instructions and study guide on white copy paper.*Print the booklet templates on 24# colored paper or 110# cardstock.For some booklets, we have suggested specific colors or cardstock.You may choose to use those suggested colors, or you may chooseto print on any color that you like.*** Assembly:*Folders: We use colored file folders, which can befound at Walmart, Sam’s, Office Depot, Costco, etc. You will need between2 and 4 file folders, depending on which product you have purchased.You may use manilla folders if you prefer, but we have found thatchildren respond better with the brightly colored folders. Don’t worryabout the tabs .they aren’t important. If you prefer, you can purchasethe assembled lapbook bases from our website.*Glue: For the folder assembly, we use hot glue. For bookletassembly, we use glue sticks and sometimes hot glue, depending onthe specific booklet. We have found that bottle glue stays wet for toolong, so it’s not a great choice for lapbooking.*Other Supplies: Of course, you will need scissors. Manybooklets require additional supplies. Some of these include metalbrad fasteners, paper clips, ribbon, yarn, staples, hole puncher, etc.You may want to add decorations of your own, including stickers, buttons,coloring pages, cut-out clipart, etc. The most important thingis to use your imagination! Make it your own!!

Ok. I’ve gathered the supplies. Now how do I use thisproduct?Inside, you will find several sections. They are as follows:1. Lapbook Base Assembly & Layout Guide: This section givesinstructions and diagrams and will tell the student exactly how to assemble thelapbook base and where to glue each booklet into the base. Depending on thestudent’s age, he or she may need assistance with this process, especially if youchoose to allow the student to use hot glue.2. Student Instruction Guide: This section is written directly to the student,in language that he or she can understand. However, depending on the age ofthe child, there may be some parent/teacher assistance needed. This sectionwill also tell the student exactly what should be written inside each booklet ashe or she comes to it during the study, as well as telling the student whichfolder each booklet will be glued into.4. Booklet Templates: This section includes ALL of the templates for thebooklets.5. Study Guide: This section is a great resource for the parent/teacher. Itincludes an overview of this state’s history. At the end of the Study Guide,there are several links that you may use for additional study.

Texas State History LapbookBase Assembly & Layout GuideYou will need 3 folders of any color. Take each one and fold both sides toward theoriginal middle fold and make firm creases on these folds (Figure 1). Then glue(and staple if needed) the backs of the small flaps together (Figure 2).Figure 1Figure 2This is the “Layout” for your lapbook. The shapes are not exact on the layout, but you will getthe idea of where each booklet should go inside your lapbook.Inside of 1st Folder:PopulationBordersState MapStateBrochureStateNicknameStatehoodLand AreaState MottoState FlagBodies ofWater

Inside of 2nd Folder:State SongMore StateSymbolsState InsectState QuarterFactFactFactState FlowerState TreeState BirdHighest& Lowest PointsInside of 3rd Folder:GovernmentEconomyState HistoryState ReportFactFactFamousPeopleRecipesWeather & ClimateBack of 3rd Folder:State License Plate

Below you will find pictures of a completed Alabama State HistoryLapbook. YOUR state will be laid out in the SAME way.This should help in figuring out how to assemble the booklets and thenhow to put it all together!Also, there is a page of close-up pictures of some of the booklets thatmay be a little more confusing to assemble. These pictures shouldhelp.Folder #1Example isAlabama, butYOUR state will belaid out in theSAME way.

Folder #2Example isAlabama, butYOUR state will belaid out in theSAME way.Folder #3Back of Folder #3

Texas State History LapbookStudent Instruction GuideThese booklets may be taught/completed in any order.We are presenting them here in the general order inwhich they appear in the Lapbook.Booklet #1*Booklet Title: State Map*Student Instructions: On the state map provided, mark and label the capital, other cities,lakes, rivers, and any landmarks that you feel are important.*Completed booklet will be glued into Folder #1 (See Layout)**Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of this one-page book.Glue to another piece of paper of a different color, Cut around the edges again, creating asmall border.Booklet #2*Booklet Title: Borders*Student Instructions: In this booklet, you will write down what is found on the bordersof the state that you are studying. It may be another state, several states, or it may be abody of water. Write the names on the inside of each direction’s “flap.”*Completed booklet will be glued into Folder #1 (See Layout)**Assembly Instructions: Cut out the booklet along the outer black line edges of thebooklet and the title label. Fold each side in along the lines so that the words are on theoutside. Glue the label that says “Borders” inside, in the center.

Texas MapBooklet # 1Printing Suggestion: Print on white paper.

NORTHEASTWESTSOUTHBordersBooklet # 2

StatehoodBooklet # 3

TexasState FlagBooklet # 8Printing Suggestion: Print on white paper.

Texas State HistoryLapbook JournalStudy GuideThe State Seal of TexasTexas, the Lone Star State, is a giant of a state. And Texans are known for their large, welcominghearts. People who live in Texas or who come from Texas are called Texans. Many years ago,in early Texas history, these same people were more likely to be referred to as Texians.Texas comes from the word "teysha or taysha” meaning "hello friend" in the language of theCaddo Indian tribes. “Tejas” is the Spanish spelling of the Caddo word taysha, which means"friend" or "ally". In the 17th century the Spanish knew the westernmost Caddo peoples as "thegreat kingdom of Tejas" and the name lived on to become the name of the 28th state of theUnited States—Texas.Map of Texas, Major Lakes and Rivers

STATEHOODTexas was admitted to the Union as the 28th sate on December 29, 1845.STATE CONSTITUTIONThe Texas State Constitution is the document that describes the structure and function of thegovernment of the state of Texas. The present constitution was adopted in 1876, replacing the“carpetbag” constitution of 1869 and is among the longest of state constitutions in the UnitedStates.PREAMBLE: Humbly invoking the blessings of Almighty God, the people of the State of Texas,do ordain and establish this Constitution.STATE GOVERNMENTThe Texas state government is organized into three branches - executive, legislative, and judicial.The governor of Texas is the head of the executive branch and the commander-in-chief of thestate's military forces and is elected by the citizens for a four-year term. Texas is one of 14 stateswith no gubernatorial term limit.The governor has the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Texas Legislature, andto convene the legislature. The governor may grant pardons in cases other than impeachment(but only when recommended by the Board of Pardons and Paroles) or in the case of treason,with permission by the legislature. Other elected state officials with executive responsibilitiesinclude the lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller of public accounts, commissionerof the General Land Office and commissioner of agriculture. The terms of these officials arealso for four years. The secretary of state and the commissioner of education are appointed bythe governor.The Texas Legislature is bicameral. The House of Representatives has 150 members. TheSenate has 31 members. The Speaker of the House presides over the House, and the LieutenantGovernor presides over the Senate.STATE REPRESENTATIVES: Representatives in Texas each represent people in a specific areaof the state. These areas are called house districts. There are currently 150 men and womenrepresenting 150 house districts in the Texas House of Representatives. Each representativeserves for a period of two years in the House of Representatives, after which he or she must runfor re-election. Texas state representatives are not subject to term limits.The Texas Legislature meets in Regular Session for about five months every other year. Amember of the house must be a citizen of the United States, must be a qualified elector of thestate, and must be at least 21 years old. He or she must have been a resident of the state for twoyears immediately preceding election, and for one year immediately preceding election musthave been a resident of the district from which he or she was chosen. At the beginning of eachRegular Session, the members of the House of Representatives elect one member to serve as thepresiding officer--the Speaker of the House.

STATE SENATORS: Senators in Texas each represent people in a specific area of the state.These areas are called senate districts. There are currently 31 men and women representing 33senate districts in the Texas Senate. Each senator serves for a period of four years in the Senate,after which he or she must run for re-election. Texas state senators are not subject to term limits.The Lieutenant Governor of Texas serves as the President of the Senate. The lieutenantgovernor's duties include presiding over the Senate, appointing chairs of committees, committeemembers, assigning and referring bills to specific committees, recognizing members duringdebate, and making procedural rulings.U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATIONThe legislative branch of the United States government makes laws for our nation and raisesand distributes money to run the United States government. The most evident part of thelegislative branch is the United States Congress. Congress is divided into two parts, calledhouses. The two parts are the Senate and the House of Representatives. Congress is referredto as a bicameral body because it is made up of two houses. The Latin roots of the wordbicameral, "bi" and "cameral," mean two chambers or rooms. Members of the Senate arecalled Senators and members of the House of Representatives are called Representatives.Senators and representatives serving in these two bodies are sometimes referred to ascongressmen, or women, and sometimes as legislators because their business is to legislateor make laws. The role of the legislative branch is defined in the United States Constitution.Each state elects people to represent them in the United States Congress in Washington, DC. Thecitizens of each state elect two senators to represent them in the Senate. They also electrepresentatives to represent them in the House of Representatives. The number of representativeseach state sends to the House of Representatives is not a specific number like the Senate, but isbased on the population of the state. The people, that are elected to represent the state's citizensin the United States Congress, are referred to as the congressional delegation.There are 100 senators in the U.S. Senate. Each is elected to a term, in the Senate, of six years.There are 435 representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives. Each is elected to a term, inthe "House," of two years.The citizens of Texas elect two people, like every other state, to represent them in the Senate and32 people, based on Texas’s population, to represent them in the House of Representatives.STATE CAPITALThe Texas Capitol is an extraordinary example of late19th century public architecture and is widely recognizedas one of the nation's most distinguished state capitols. Itwas placed on the National Register of Historic Places in1970 and designated a National Historic Landmark in1986 for its "significant contribution to Americanhistory."

Sited on one of Austin’s highest points, the Capitol anchors the northern periphery of thedowntown commercial district and commands a sweeping view towards the Colorado River fromits southern façade. The main campus of The University of Texas at Austin is situated fourblocks to the north. Wonderful views of the Capitol's dome from many vantage pointsthroughout the Austin area are protected from obscuration by state law.Completed in 1888 as the winning design from a national competition, the Capitol's style isRenaissance Revival, based on the architecture of 15th-century Italy and characterized byclassical orders, round arches and symmetrical composition. The structural exterior walls are"sunset red" granite, quarried just 50 miles from the site. Additional structural support isprovided by masonry walls and cast iron columns and beams. The foundation is limestone. Texaspaid for the construction not in dollars, but in land: some three million acres in the TexasPanhandle that would later become the famous XIT Ranch.An extraordinary edifice by any measure, the 1888 Texas Capitol is the largest in gross squarefootage of all state capitols and is second in total size only to the National Capitol inWashington, D.C. Like several other state capitols, the 1888 Texas Capitol surpasses theNational Capitol in height, rising almost 15 feet above its Washington counterpart.STATE MOTTOThe state motto of Texas is simply "friendship." The word Texas is from a Caddo Indian word“teysha” or” taysha” (meaning "friends" or "allies").STATE FLAGOn December 10, 1836, President Sam Houston approvedthe first national flag of the Republic of Texas. This flag,known as the "National Standard of Texas" displayed alarge golden five pointed star centered on an azureground. This flag flew over the Republic of Texas untilJanuary 25, 1839.A bill describing the “Lone Star Flag”, a flag that wouldbecome the second official flag of the Republic of Texas, was introduced on December 28, 1838by Senator William H. Wharton. The bill was, of course, referred to committee and thiscommittee proposed a substitute bill including the same flag design proposed by SenatorWharton. This bill was passed by the Texas Congress on January 21, 1839 and approved byTexas President Mirabeau B. Lamar on January 25, 1839. This was almost six years beforeTexas became a member of the United States of America.When Texas was admitted to the Union in 1845, the Lone Star Flag came along. And so it wasuntil 1879 when the Sixteenth Legislature approved the "Revised Civil Statues of 1879." Theserevised statutes provided that "all civil statutes of a general nature, in force when the RevisedStatutes take effect, and which are not included herein, or which are not hereby expresslycontinued in force, are hereby repealed." Since the revised statutes included no legislationconcerning the flag and did not "expressly" continue in force the 1839 law, the 1839 flag lawwas repealed.

From the date of the repeal, September 1, 1879 until the 1933 Flag Act, Texas was without anofficial state flag.The legislation adopted in 1933, was quite particular about the design and location of the lonestar and the colors of the flag: blood red, azure blue and white. The colors were said to impart the"lessons of the Flag: bravery, loyalty and purity." However, no standard for "blood red" or "azureblue" existed and flags manufactured within the state varied in color and dimension.In 1993, the statutes concerning the flag were revisited and the official description of the stateflag was revised.The state flag consists of a rectangle with a width to length ratio of two to three containing: (1) ablue vertical stripe one-third the entire length of the flag wide, and two equal horizontal stripes,the upper stripe white, the lower red, each two-thirds the entire length of the flag long; and (2) awhite, regular five-pointed star in the center of the blue stripe, oriented so that one point facesupward, and of such a size that the diameter of a circle passing through the five points of the staris equal to three-fourths the width of the blue stripe.The colors of the flag were also stipulated as being "Old Glory Red" and "Old Glory Blue", thesame colors found in the flag of the United States. These colors are defined in the Standard ColorReference of AmericaFLAG (Urban Legend)It is a common urban legend that the Texas flag is the only state flag that is allowed to fly at thesame height as the U.S. flag. Allegedly, Texas has this right inherently (as a former independentnation) or because it negotiated special provisions when it joined the Union (this version hasbeen stated as fact on a PBS website). However, the legend is false. Neither the Joint Resolutionfor Annexing Texas to the United States nor the Ordinance of Annexation contain any provisionsregarding flags. According to the United States Flag Code, any state flag can be flown at thesame height as the U.S. flag; the U.S. flag should be on its right (the viewer's left), however.Consistent with the U.S. Flag Code, the Texas Flag Code specifies that the state flag shouldeither be flown below the U.S. flag if on the same pole or at the same height as the U.S. flag if onseparate poles.More information:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag of Texas#cite PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE STATE FLAGThe pledge of allegiance to the Texas state flag is"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one andindivisible."

According to The Handbook of Texas Online, "In 1933 the legislature passed a law establishingrules for the proper display of the flag and providing for a pledge to the flag: "Honor the TexasFlag of 1836; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one and indivisible." The pledge erroneouslyreferred to the 1836 national flag, known as David G. Burnet's flag, instead of the Lone StarFlag. Senator Searcy Bracewell introduced a bill to correct this error in 1951, but the legislaturedid not delete the words "of 1836" until 1965."The pledge was again amended by House Bill 1034 during the 80th Legislature with the additionof "one state under God." The revised wording became effective on June 15, 2007.STATE NICKNAMESThe Lone Star StatePerhaps one of the most recognized nicknames of any state, "The Lone Star State" comes fromthe symbolism of the star on the 1836 flag of the republic, the "National Standard of Texas." Thesingle golden star on a blue background signified Texas as an independent republic and was areminder of the state's struggle for independence from Mexico. The "Lone Star" can be found onthe Texas State Flag and on the Texas State Seal today.The Beef StatePerhaps more likely to be heard in connection with Nebraska, "The Beef State" is also one of thenicknames for Texas. This is attributed to the state's cattle ranching and beef production.The Banner StateThis nickname signifies a leading position, a front-runner, and probably originated from Texas'political influence based on her large population. Charles Ledyard Norton wrote, in PoliticalAmericanisms (Longmans, Green and Company, New York and London, 1890), "The state,county, town or other political sub-division that give the largest vote for a party candidate istermed 'the banner state.'." Other states have been referred to as "Banner States," but thisnickname's connection with Texas seems to have been more lasting.The Blizzard StateTexas has been called "The Blizzard State" because of the frequent wind storms which sweepover the state. South Dakota is also referred to as "The Blizzard State."The Jumbo StateIn 1882, P.T. Barnum brought the largest African elephant ever kept in captivity from London tothe United States to be used in his circus. The elephant's name was Jumbo. The elephant came tosignify anything that was unusually large. Texas, the largest state in the Union, became known as"The Jumbo State" at that time.

STATE BIRDSuggested by the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs, themockingbird was adopted as the official state bird of Texasby an act of the Legislature, approved on January 31, 1927.The mockingbird was chosen as the official state birdbecause: "It is found in all parts of the State";".ornithologists, musicians, educators and Texans inall walks of life unite in proclaiming the Mockingbirdthe most appropriate species for the state bird ofTexas";".is a singer of distinctive type, a fighter for the protection of his home, falling if needbe, in its defense, like any true Texan";"The Texas Federation of Women's Clubs named the mockingbird as the State bird ofTexas and asked the Fortieth Legislature to adopt it."STATE FLOWERPerhaps inspired by the National Garland of Flowers of the1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Texasbegan the work of naming an official state flower in 1901.Historical records note three serious contenders for theposition.The open cotton boll was promoted by Legislator PhilClement of Mills, Texas. Cotton was king in Texas in 1901and he referred to his nomination as the "white rose ofcommerce." Though cotton was big business, the cottonboll as state flower didn't receive big support in theLegislature.State Representative John Nance Garner of Uvalde would become Vice-President of the UnitedStates under Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1932. But in 1901, he was promoting the flower of theprickly pear cactus as the best choice for the title of official state flower of Texas. He praised thehardy durability of the cactus and the "orchid-like" beauty of its flowers. John Nance Garner'snomination did not win the approval of the Texas Legislature, but his enthusiasm for the plantearned him the nickname of "Cactus Jack" which stayed with him his entire life.John Green, of Cuero suggested the bluebonnet. His nomination was clarified by a group ofTexas women.The chapter of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Texas suggested thatthe bluebonnet would represent the State of Texas most appropriately as its official state flower.The bill designating the blue bonnet or buffalo clover (Lupinus subcarnosus) as the official state

Texas State History Lapbook Journal Study Guide The State Seal of Texas . Texas, the Lone Star State, is a giant of a state. And Texans are known for their large, welcoming hearts. People who live in Texas or who come from Texas are called Texans. Many years ago, in early Texas history, th

Related Documents:

Texas Math Course 1 (Grade 6) Texas Math Course 2 (Grade 7) Texas Math Course 3 (Grade 8) Texas Grade 6 iScience Texas Grade 7 iScience Texas Grade 8 iScience Texas Biology Texas Chemistry Texas Integrated Physics and Chemistry Texas Physics MHEtexas.com MK14M03416

Missouri City, Texas San Antonio City San Antonio, Texas San Antonio Surf Kyle, Texas SG1 Soccer Club Katy, Texas Sting Austin Austin, Texas Sting Corpus Corpus Christi, Texas Sting San Antonio San Antonio, Texas TEXAS Ajax SC New Braunfels, Texas Alamo City SC San Antonio, Texas Albion Hurr

TEXAS . Brown Mackie College Dallas/Fort Worth . TEXAS . Salon Boutique Academy . TEXAS . Cornerstone Christian Academy . TEXAS . ProFlight Aviation Services LLC . TEXAS . Central Texas Christian School . TEXAS . East Texas Christian School . TEXAS . JAMIE'S HOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL . TEXAS . Wharton County Junior College . Lee-Scott Academy .

Dome area of the Gulf Coast region to North Texas, Northcentral Texas, along the Balcones Fault, back to the Gulf Coast, north again to the Panhandle and West Texas, and finally, East Texas—his life's crowning achievement scored in one master stroke. Planters in South Texas, ranchers in West Texas, cotton farmers in East Texas—from the

Border security 1 North Korea 1 Education 1 Taxes 1 Energy 0 Social welfare programs 0 Russia 0 Housing 0 Afghanistan/Pakistan 0 Foreign trade 0 Gas prices 0 Opioid/prescription drug abuse 0 Oil prices 0 Gay marriage 0 Middle East instability 0 October 2020, University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll 3 University of Texas / Texas Tribune Poll Texas .

Browning, Guston H. RE Texas 1952 1955 1992 Broyles, James Keith FE Texas 1997 2001 Bruce, Howard Bronson FE Texas 2000 2006 Bruegger, Joseph Keith RA Texas 1999 2010 Bruse, Carolyn Bramblett FE Texas 1999 2001 Buchanan, Susan L. FE Texas 1992 1996 Bunch, Thomas Mark FE Texas 1997 2001 Burnham, Jason Andrew FE Texas 2005 2008

Browning, Guston H. RE Texas 1952 1955 1992 Broyles, James Keith FE Texas 1997 2001 Bruce, Howard Bronson FE Texas 2000 2006 Bruegger, II Joseph Keith RA Texas 1999 2010 Bruse, Carolyn Bramblett FE Texas 1999 2001 Buchanan, Susan L. FE Texas 1992 1996 Bunch, Thomas Mark FE Texas 1997 2001 Burnham, Jason Andrew FE Texas n/a 2008

his greatest prestige and popularity with his novel Ariadne, in . identifies with Dorinda’s midlife awakening because she has been through that experience herself: after spending her life trying to live up to the standards of supportive wife, loving mother and perfect hostess that her husband’s elitist circle expected of her, “being my own person only became possible as an idea or a .