Program Information
Title:
The Battle of the Alamo
Description:
Fourth grade classrooms throughout Texas are invited to participate in a special program marking the 174th anniversary of the Battle of The Alamo. This program is presented by Dr. Richard Bruce Winders, Historian and Curator of the Alamo; Museum Educator, Sherri Driscoll and Assistant Curator, Ernesto Rodriguez. This 50 minute presentation will bring the participants of this famous battle to life in your classroom! Students will better understand the roles that they played and the effects of this terrible defeat. The content aligns with the 4th grade Social Studies TEKS as outlined below. Social Studies 4.3A & 4.3E The student understands the causes and effects of the Texas Revolution, the Republic of Texas, and the annexation of Texas to the United States. The student is expected to: (A) analyze the causes, major events, and effects of the Texas Revolution, including the battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto; (E) identify leaders important to the founding of Texas as a republic and state, including Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar, and Anson Jones.
Delivery:
Interactive Videoconferencing
Date:
Friday, March 05, 2010
Start Time:
10:00 AM
End Time:
10:50 AM
Grade Levels:
Grade 4
Fee:
Free
Interaction Information:
Schools will be chosen to interact on a first come, first served basis and will be notified prior to the videoconference.
Bandwidth:
384K
Bandwidth Comments :
Comments:
Activities and lesson plans will be provided to registered participants.
Program URL:
http://www.thealamo.org
REGISTRATION:
Click here to begin the registration process
TETN or ESC Sponsor (Program Coordinator)
Sponsor:
ESC Region 20
Sponsor Contact:
Susan Altgelt
Sponsor Phone:
(210) 370-5639
Sponsor Email:
susan.altgelt@esc20.net
Content Provider
Name:
ESC Region 20

To participate, contact your Education Service Center or the above listed sponsor if you have questions.