By using this guide, students will be able to:
- Discuss the role of empresarios in the development of Texas.
- Compare and contrast early maps of Texas.
- Take on the role of cartographer and create their own maps.
Austin Maps Lesson Plan
Goals
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
4th Grade Social Studies: (2)E, (6)A,B, (7)A, (8)A,B,C, (14)B, (20)B, (21)A,C
7th Grade Social Studies: (1)A,B,C, (2)E,(3)A,B,D, (8)A,B, (9)A, (10)A, (11)A,B, (20)A, (21)A,B,C,D
Extra Resources
Need some additional resources on maps and early Texas? Here are a few places to get started:
- The Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas at Austin
- Texas General Land Office Map Database and Store
- Texas State Library and Archives Commission's Texas State Archives Map Collection
- Texas State Historical Association's Online Handbook of Texas
- The University of North Texas's Portal to Texas History
