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Lesson Plan, 11th Grade, Bernice Barrón
Lesson Plan, 11th Grade, Bernice Barrón
Spring Workshop May 2020
TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills): 16B Identify the causes of the Great Depression, including impact of tariffs and the world trade, stock market speculation, bank failures, and the monetary policy of the Federal Reserve System. 16C Analyze the effects of the Great Depression on the U.S. Economy and society such as widespread unemployment.
Lesson objective(s): 1.Students will analyze the impact of "The Port of Brownsville" on the Rio Grande Valley (RGV's) economy, and globalization (1936). 2.Students will analyze the impact of "Charro Days" in the RGV's culture and local businesses (1938-2020). 3. Students will create their own bell ringer, …
Lesson Plan, U.S. History, 8th Grade, Luis Sandoval
Lesson Plan, U.S. History, 8th Grade, Luis Sandoval
Fall Workshop October 2019
TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills): 8.1 A, 8.29, 8.30
Lesson objective(s): 1. How humans interact with the environment
Differentiation strategies to meet diverse learner needs: -Ready for the Honors/GTS -Pictures & videos
Los Del Valle Oral History Project, Manuel F. Medrano
Los Del Valle Oral History Project, Manuel F. Medrano
Summer Institute June 2019
The Los del Valle Oral History Project began in 1992 with the objectives of collecting and preserving the historical recollections of people in South Texas researched by scholars and underdocumented in archives and published research. Some interviewees have received national acclaim, such as folklorist and scholar Americo Paredes, conjunto pioneers Narciso Martinez and Eva Ybarra, writer Carmen Tafolla and Medal of Honor recipient Jose M. Lopez. Also included are Benito Trevino, ethnobotanist from Rio Grande City and Mary Helen Berlanga, educational proponent from Corpus Christi. This is one of the first oral history collections about Mexican Americans in Texas to …
El Parque Histórico Nacional Del Campo De Batalla De Palo Alto Conmemora De Manera Muy Genuina Una Batalla De La Guerra Entre Estados Unidos Y México., Bob Janiskee
Summer Institute June 2019
Las actividades conmemorativas celebradas en el Parque Histórico Nacional del campo de batalla de Palo Alto recientemente atrajeron la atención sobre un parque nacional poco conocido, pero con una distinción importante: Palo Alto es la única unidad del Servicio de Parques Nacionales (NPS, por sus siglas en inglés) a cargo de la conservación de un campo de batalla perteneciente a la Guerra entre Estados Unidos y México (y hace bien su trabajo).
Why Brownsville Failed To Become ‘The Next Coral Gables’, Robin Robinson
Why Brownsville Failed To Become ‘The Next Coral Gables’, Robin Robinson
History Faculty Publications and Presentations
During the early 1920s, Brownsville and the greater Lower Rio Grande Valley region had an opportunity to expand their economic base from one focused solely on agriculture to one that embraced both agriculture and tourism. Despite the efforts of non-Texas boosters and businessmen, most South Texas residents remained unenthusiastic about the prospect of becoming the next Coral Gables. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Historical Landmarks Of Brownsville Part 4, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College
Historical Landmarks Of Brownsville Part 4, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College
History Faculty Publications and Presentations
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Historical Landmarks Of Brownsville Part 3, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College
Historical Landmarks Of Brownsville Part 3, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College
History Faculty Publications and Presentations
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Historical Landmarks Of Brownsville Part 1, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College
Historical Landmarks Of Brownsville Part 1, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College
History Faculty Publications and Presentations
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Brief History Of Brownsville And Matamoros, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College
Brief History Of Brownsville And Matamoros, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College
History Faculty Publications and Presentations
A list of major historical events that have occured in Brownsville, Texas and Matamoros, Tamaulipas.
Historical Landmarks Of Brownsville Part 2, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College
Historical Landmarks Of Brownsville Part 2, University Of Texas At Brownsville, Texas Southmost College
History Faculty Publications and Presentations
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Papers Of The Second Palo Alto Conference, Anthony K. Knopp, Harriett Denise Joseph, Douglas A. Murphy, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site (Agency : U.S.)
Papers Of The Second Palo Alto Conference, Anthony K. Knopp, Harriett Denise Joseph, Douglas A. Murphy, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site (Agency : U.S.)
History Faculty Publications and Presentations
Introduction -- Conference Program -- Reconsideraciones sobre la guerra entre México y los Estados Unidos / Josefina Zoraida Vázquez -- La beligerencia mexicana durante la guerra con los Estados Unidos/ Jesús Velasco -Márquez -- James K. Polk and Presidential War Powers: An Unexplored Field of the Constitution / Kathleen O'Kray Peltier -- A Thread of Brittle Texture " : Ann Chase and Manifest Destiny / Shannon L. Baker -- We Shall Beat Them Wherever We Meet Them " : Civil War Officer Perceptions of Mexico; 1846-48 / Christopher S. Stowe -- Encountering the Other: American Soldiers in the Mexican - …