Using a combination of TIDES resources, textbook information, and entries from the Handbook of Texas, students will learn about the life of Sam Houston and create a PowerPoint scrapbook, highlighting the main events of his life.

Created by Linda Huff, July 2006

The student is expected to:

read to be informed 4.(8)(C)

draw inferences and paraphrase information from text 4.(10)(G,H)

summarize and organize information from multiple sources by making charts 4.(13)(E)

compare text events with his/her own culture 4.(14)(A)

distinguish common characteristics across cultures 4.(14)(B)

write to inform 4.(15)(C)

write in complete sentences 4.(18)(B)

respond in constructive ways to others' writing 4.(20)(B)

summarize information using journals 4.(21)(D)

TEKS §110.6. English Language Arts & Reading, Grade 4.

The student is expected to:

identify leaders important to the founding of Texas 4.(3)(E)

identify accomplishments of notable individuals 4.(5)(B)

differentiate betwen primary and secondary sources 4.(22)(A)

organize and interpret information on charts 4.(22)(C)

interpret events and ideas gathered from map, charts and technology presentation 4.(23)(B)

select, organize or produce visuals to extend meaning 4.(25)(A)

TEKS §113.6. Social Studies, Grade 4.

The student is expected to:

use addition, subtraction and multiplication to solve problems 4.(3)(A), 4.(4)(D)

measure to solve problems involving length and area 4.(12)

identify the math in everyday situations 4.(14)(A)

explain and record observations using objects, words, pictures and numbers 4.(15)(A)

TEKS §111.16. Math, Grade 4.

Students will read/view/compare the primary source documents: “Child's Letter to Sam Houston” and the portraits of Nannie and her family. Make a timeline of the family using the captions under the photos. Answer the questions on the Houston Family Tree worksheet.

Write a Journal entry as if you were Nannie; include some information about her home and family using the photos on the TIDES website.

Read about Sam Houston in your Social Studies textbook, in the Handbook of Texas, and the Texas TIDES site. Make a list of major events of his life to include in a scrapbook. Use the Life worksheet provided. These events should include his family life, political life and his military career. Use the graphic organizer to keep track of these events.

Read about the Statue of Sam Houston. Using this site, problem-solve and show your work on the Math worksheet provided.

Make a Sam Houston Scrapbook: Using the primary source documents and photos from the TIDES Website, create a Power Point Scrapbook of Sam Houston.