Student Distance Learning Program: Texas and the Civil War

Why did the United States divide and go to war against itself? How did this affect families, the economy, and enslaved people? What battles were fought within Texas' borders and what toll did these battles take on the soldiers? A Museum educator will lead students as they search for evidence from artifacts and paintings. A special guest from the past, Major General Granger, will tell his story about how his reading of the Emancipation Proclamation brought about the end of slavery in Texas.

TEKS Social Studies curriculum correlations:

4th grade: 4a-d, 19a-b, 21a-d, 22a-b

5th grade: 4d, 23a-e, 24a-e, 25a-c

7th grade: 1a-c, 5a-c, 6b-d, 16a, 20 a-e ,22a, 22c

8th grade: 1a-c, 8a-c, 10a, 12b, 17b, 21a, 29a-e, 30a, 30c

This program debuts on May 17, 2019 during a special Spotlight Session presentation. Click here to register at Connect2Texas, search Keyword "Texas and the Civil War". Not sure about whether you have the technological capabilities? See requirements here. Questions? Email distance.learning@thestoryoftexas.com