1. Unit 8 Week 1 Cotton, Cattle, and Railroad

2. Tuesday

3. Writing Day
Before the Civil War, name three issues that the northern states and southern states disagreed on.
Rewrite this sentence to make it true: A month after the Secession Convention, the people of Texas voted against secession from the Union.
I can adequately write a 1 page paper comparing and contrasting the Cotton Farmer and the Cattle Rancher.

4. Writing Prompt
You will write one full page on the prompt to the right.
You will not skip lines.
You will write one full page.
You will put your name in the top left hand corner.
What are the differences and similarities between the cotton farmer and cattle rancher?

5. Wednesday

6. In your Texas HIstory Journal
I can review my Unit 7 exam and complete the Unit 7 exam review assignment.
What era were we just covering in Texas History?
Can you name any other eras that we have covered in Texas History?

7. Thursday

8. Were there still Native Americans in Texas after the Civil War?
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Answer the below questions in your journal. You do NOT have to write down the questions.
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Were there still Native Americans in Texas after the Civil War?
What is a cattle drive?
Why is the Houston Texan mascot a bull?

9. Unit 8- Cotton, Cattle, Railroad
This era involves the growth of cotton farming, cattle ranching, and railroad building in Texas.
This era also involves the closing of the open frontier.

10. Cattle Drives Had to get the meat to market without it spoiling.
Travelled hundreds of miles.
What were some of the dangers of cattle drives?
Stampedes, snakes, Indians.
Stampedes happened more often on a dark night rather than a full moon. Why?
How many men do you think you need to herd 3,000 cattle?
10-15

11. Cattle Drives Ended with the closing of the open range.
Texas used to be wide open with no fences.
Cotton farming boomed.
Fences closed the open range.

14. Railroads This also contributed to the end of cattle drives.
Refrigeration was beginning to be invented.
Cattle could be butchered and then shipped.
More railroads in Texas meant better transportation.
People were able to move around easier.

15. Unit 8 Project You will split into 9 groups of my choosing.
You will be assigned a module to teach.
It’s going to be a little different than last time.
We will not be taking extensive notes.
Instead, you must have answers to questions in your presentation.
You will have these questions written on the board during your presentation.

16. Student’s answers to these questions will be the notes.
You need to hit on everything that you’re suppose to cover. But be more detailed where these questions are concerned.

17. Post Lesson ACtivity
You will be using Lead4ward for your post lesson activity. The link is on google classroom
You must pull your assignment template from this website and use it for your post lesson activity.
You will need to meet with Coach before you finalize your lesson and activity in order to receive feedback and make it the best you can.
This will be part of your grade.

18. Introduction for each module.

19. The TEK is what students are suppose to be able to do after you teach your topic.

20. Things to do- Day 1 Read through your Instructions.
Divide up responsibilities.
Research
Images
Questions
Creating Presentation
You can present any way you like.
Make sure you meet with the instructor about your activity to get it approved.

21. Friday