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Suggested Teaching This product is designed to be a companion to Texas Studies Weekly (TSW), a weekly magazine subscription available to students in Texas. Many schools have adopted TSW as their social studies curriculum because it meets the needs of today s students and includes every fourth grade social studies standard mandated by the state. If you haven t heard of this product, check it out! There are 8 items included with this product: Outline Study Guide (8 pages) Columbus Voyages PP Project Early Texas Explorers Pop- Up Book (7 pages) Spanish Explorers Board Game Vocabulary Flash Cards (2 versions) Word Bank (for differentiation) Test (4 pages) Study Guide and Test Keys Teaching Scope 3-4 weeks This resource packet, when used alongside Week 9, 10, and 11 of Texas Studies Weekly, covers: Week 9: The New World Summarize reasons for European exploration and settlement of the Western Hemisphere Identify the accomplishments and economic motivations of European explorers (Christopher Columbus) and explain the impact of these explorations on the settlement of the Western Hemisphere. TEKS.b.21.A, TEKS.b.1.B, TEKS.b.2.A, TEKS.b.2.B, TEKS.b.21.B,TEKS.b.21.C, TEKS.b.22.A, TEKS.b.22.B, TEKS.b. 22.C, TEKS.b.22.D, TEKS.b.22.E Week 10: Spanish Explorers Summarize reasons for European exploration and settlement of Texas Identify the accomplishments of Spanish explorers in Texas (Alonso Alvarez de Pineda, Cabeza de Vaca, Francisco Coronado, Juan de Onate) and explain the impact of these explorations on the settlement of the Western Hemisphere, especially Texas. TEKS.b.19.C, TEKS.b.2.A,TEKS.b.2.B, TEKS.b.2.C, TEKS.b.8.A, TEKS.b.8.B, TEKS.b.8.C, TEKS.b.21.B, TEKS.b.21. C, TEKS.b.22.A, TEKS.b.22.B,TEKS.b.22.C, TEKS.b.22.D, TEKS.b.22.E Week 11: La Salle Identify the accomplishments and economic motivations of Rene Robert Cavalier de La Salle, learn about La Salle s ill-fated expeditions to the New World and how his journeys impacted Texas, and discuss the mistakes made by the explorer and how those mistakes led to a final disaster TEKS.b.19.C, TEKS.b.14.B, TEKS.b.2.A, TEKS.b.2.B, TEKS.b.2.C,TEKS.b.8.A, TEKS.b.8.B, TEKS.b.8.C, TEKS.b.21. B, TEKS.b.21.C, TEKS.b.22.A, TEKS.b.22.B, TEKS.b.22.C, TEKS.b.22.D,TEKS.b.22.E
Name Texas Studies Weekly Study Guide Christopher Columbus Was a Failure? Week 9- The New World 1. Christopher Columbus was born in Italy, but moved to Spain when he was 34. He answered to the king and queen of. 2. Christopher Columbus expected to find, but he found two new that he didn t even know existed. 3. Columbus had two purposes for his explorations. One was to establish and the other was to make money in the business. 4. However, trading was hard because the journey for spices and gold required traveling long distances over dangerous lands. Columbus dreamed of finding an to. 5. When Columbus first landed, he thought he was in Japan near India. He named the islands he landed on the Indies and called the people living there. The people treated him like a. Columbus Voyages Voyage What went right What went wrong Voyage 1- Voyage 2- Voyage 3- Voyage 4- Columbus returned to Spain as a. Columbus founded a colony on the island of. Columbus found. The voyage was, and they survived a terrible hurricane. The sank. Because of bad conditions and the way Columbus treated people, many went back to. Columbus was arrested for his treatment of people. Columbus never found China, and he wound up terribly. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) Study Guide
Draw and label Columbus Voyages. Vocabulary 6. Trade: 7. Continent: 8. Scurvy: 9. Ocean Route: 10. Settlement: Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) Study Guide
Name Texas Studies Weekly Study Guide Week 10- Spanish Explorers The New World: Why was the New World Such a Big Deal? Many people were about the New World. With more wealth, would become a more powerful nation. There were many legends about and enormous wealth. With more land, people could establish new. The more land a country has, the better it can meet the of the people. Spain was a nation and believed it was their duty to convert people to the Catholic faith. Other nations began their own exploration and colonization of the New Word. Some of these countries included Portugal,, and. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) Study Guide
Modern Europeans Explore Texas The Fate of Texas First Explorers Explorer Date Facts Fate Pineda wanted to map the He was attacked in hopes of finding a and killed by. Alonso Alvarez de to China. He was the first person to map the coast and the first known in Texas. Alvar Nunez Francisco Vazquez de Cabeza de Vaca and his men were attacked by Indians. They were very inventive and saved their lives by escaping Florida. They wound up washing ashore near. Cabeza de Vaca and his slave, traveled across. Coronado came to the New World in search of. One of He treated his people harshly and was forced to move to until he was declared innocent and allowed to remain in Spain. He treated his people badly and was forced into Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) Study Guide
his men was the first European to see the. After his explorations, he decided that Texas was only good for crops. Mexico City. However, he eventually became the governor of a small Juan de His mission was to convert Indians to. region. To revenge his nephew s death, he cut off the of men. Because of his cruelty, his colony failed and he was forced to leave the New World. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) Study Guide
Name Texas Studies Weekly Study Guide Week 11- LaSalle LaSalle: A Strange Man in a Strange World 1. Within 200 years of Columbus discovering the New World, controlled the land that is now called Mexico. In those days, the land was called. 2. At this time, France was growing strong in the part of North America, Spain was growing strong in the, and the Indians controlled all the land between. 3. France and were enemies. 4. LaSalle is best known for claiming for France. The Trouble with LaSalle 5. Desperate to have volunteers for his voyage, La Salle recruited to go along with him. 6. When LaSalle reached the Gulf of Mexico, he was supposed to be in, but he wound up in Texas. He claimed it for. 7. LaSalle built a Fort on Garcitas creek and called it. 8. The Frenchmen developed a friendship with the until it was discovered that they had taken goods from the French ship. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) Study Guide
LaSalle s Final Disasters 9. When LaSalle s final ship had sunk, their only option was to travel 1,200 miles to their former fort. When disagreements erupted over meat, some of LaSalle s men killed him. Did LaSalle Do Anything Right? 10. LaSalle was important to Texas history because his explorations motivated the to take a stronger interest in settling Texas. The Spanish did not want the to have the upper hand in settling Texas and therefore began exploring, settling, and building in Texas. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) Study Guide
Directions: Cut out the cards on the dark lines. Fold the cards in half and tape or staple closed. Trade to exchange something of value for a different item of value Continent a piece of land larger than a country Scurvy a disease that sailors often got from not having vitamin C Ocean Route a way to reach distant places without going across land Settlement a piece of land on which groups of people make their home Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) Study Guide
Directions: Write the definition for each word. Cut out the cards on the dark lines. Fold the cards in half and tape or staple closed. Trade Continent Scurvy Ocean Route Settlement Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) Study Guide
Name Date Directions: Use the words from the bank to complete your study outline. Check off each word as it has been used. WORD BANK Week 9 colonies Indians Asia China god 1498 South America hero ill 1502 1492 Spain trade cruel Spanish short Hispaniola 1493 ocean route continents Spain Santa Maria WORD BANK Week 10 Pineda European needs curious Coronado Esteban European gold Africa England knowledge Spreading Texas Indians 1598-1608 Galveston settlements gold Spain 1528-1536 land waterway 1519 France Gulf Coast 1540-1542 wealth Texas Catholic growing Cabeza de Vaca Competition Grand Canyon Christianity Christianity feet European Onate WORD BANK Week 11 beggars northeastern Spain bison Spanish Spain Louisiana Karankawa southwest missions Fort Saint Louis New Spain France French Louisiana Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) Study Guide
Name Texas Studies Weekly Study Guide-KEY Christopher Columbus Was a Failure? Week 9- The New World 1. Christopher Columbus was born in Italy, but moved to Spain when he was 34. He answered to the king and queen of Spain. 2. Christopher Columbus expected to find China, but he found two new continents that he didn t even know existed. 3. Columbus had two purposes for his explorations. One was to establish Spanish colonies and the other was to make money in the trade business. 4. However, trading was hard because the journey for spices and gold required traveling long distances over dangerous lands. Columbus dreamed of finding an ocean route to Asia. 5. When Columbus first landed, he thought he was in Japan near India. He named the islands he landed on the Indies and called the people living there Indians. The people treated him like a god. Columbus Voyages Voyage What went right What went wrong Voyage 1-1492 Voyage 2-1493 Voyage 3-1498 Voyage 4-1502 Columbus returned to Spain as a hero. Columbus founded a colony on the island of Hispaniola. Columbus found South America. The voyage was short, and they survived a terrible hurricane. The Santa Maria sank. Because of bad conditions and the way Columbus treated people, many went back to Spain. Columbus was arrested for his cruel treatment of people. Columbus never found China, and he wound up terribly ill. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) Study Guide
Draw and label Columbus Voyages. Vocabulary 6. Trade: to exchange something of value for a different item of value 7. Continent: a piece of land larger than a country 8. Scurvy: a disease that sailors often got from not having vitamin C 9. Ocean Route: a way to reach distant places without going across land 10. Settlement: a piece of land on which groups of people make their home Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) Study Guide
Name Texas Studies Weekly Study Guide-KEY Week 10- Spanish Explorers The New World: Why was the New World Such a Big Deal? Knowledge Wealth Many people were curious about the New World. With more wealth, Spain would become a more powerful nation. There were many legends about gold and enormous wealth. Land With more land, people could establish new settlements. The more land a country has, the better it can meet the needs of the people. Spreading Christianity Competition Spain was a Catholic nation and believed it was their duty to convert people to the Catholic faith. Other European nations began their own exploration and colonization of the New Word. Some of these countries included Portugal, England, and France. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) Study Guide
Modern Europeans Explore Texas The Fate of Texas First Explorers Explorer Date Facts Fate Pineda wanted to map the Gulf He was attacked and Coast in hopes of finding a killed by Indians. Alonso Alvarez de Pineda 1519 waterway to China. He was the first person to map the Texas coast and the first known European in Texas. Cabeza de Vaca and his men He treated his people were attacked by Indians. They harshly and was were very inventive and saved forced to move to Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca 1528-1536 their lives by escaping Florida. They wound up washing ashore near Galveston. Cabeza Africa until he was declared innocent and allowed to de Vaca and his slave, Esteban, remain in Spain. traveled across Texas. Francisco Vazquez de Coronado 1540-1542 Coronado came to the New World in search of gold. One of his men was the first European to see the Grand Canyon. After his explorations, he decided that Texas was only good for growing crops. He treated his people badly and was forced into Mexico City. However, he eventually became the governor of a small European region. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) Study Guide
To revenge his nephew s death, he cut off the feet of Juan de Onate 1598-1608 His mission was to convert Indians to Christianity. men. Because of his cruelty, his colony failed and he was forced to leave the New World. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) Study Guide
Name Texas Studies Weekly Study Guide-KEY Week 11- LaSalle LaSalle: A Strange Man in a Strange World 1. Within 200 years of Columbus discovering the New World, Spain controlled the land that is now called Mexico. In those days, the land was called New Spain. 2. At this time, France was growing strong in the northeastern part of North America, Spain was growing strong in the southwest, and the Indians controlled all the land between. 3. France and Spain were enemies. 4. LaSalle is best known for claiming Louisiana for France. The Trouble with LaSalle 5. Desperate to have volunteers for his voyage, La Salle recruited beggars to go along with him. 6. When LaSalle reached the Gulf of Mexico, he was supposed to be in Louisiana, but he wound up in Texas. He claimed it for France. 7. LaSalle built a Fort on Garcitas creek and called it Fort Saint Louis. 8. The Frenchmen developed a friendship with the Karankawa until it was discovered that they had taken goods from the French ship. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) Study Guide
LaSalle s Final Disasters 9. When LaSalle s final ship had sunk, their only option was to travel 1,200 miles to their former fort. When disagreements erupted over bison meat, some of LaSalle s men killed him. Did LaSalle Do Anything Right? 10. LaSalle was important to Texas history because his explorations motivated the Spanish to take a stronger interest in settling Texas. The Spanish did not want the French to have the upper hand in settling Texas and therefore began exploring, settling, and building missions in Texas. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) Study Guide
Name Texas Studies Weekly TEST Weeks 9-11 Part 1- Vocabulary Directions: Write the letter of the definition that matches each vocabulary word. Answer Vocabulary Word Definition 1. Trade A a piece of land on which groups of people make their home 2. Continent B a piece of land larger than a country 3. Scurvy C 4. Ocean Route D 5. Settlement E to exchange something of value for something else a disease that sailors got from lacking Vitamin C a way to reach distant places without going across land Part 2 Directions: Using the word bank, write the word on the line that will make each statement correct. China Italy Spain Asia Indies South America 6. Christopher Columbus was born here. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) TEST
7. 8. 9. 10. 11. In his attempts to find this country, Christopher Columbus found two new continents that he never knew even existed. Columbus purpose for his explorations was to establish colonies for this country. Columbus named the people of this island Indians. Columbus eventually discovered this continent, which was new to the Europeans. Columbus never found an ocean route to this continent. Part 3 Directions: Write True or False in each blank. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. The Santa Maria sank during Columbus first voyage. Columbus looked for the island of Hispaniola, but was never able to find it. Columbus treated all people with the kindness and generosity shown to him. Columbus and his men survived a terrible hurricane during their voyage. Columbus never found China. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) TEST
Part 4 Directions: Write the letter of the statement that describes the overall reason that people came to the New World Answer Vocabulary Word Definition 17. Knowledge A 18. Wealth B 19. Land C 20. Spreading Christianity D 21. Competition E Some countries, including Portugal, England, and France, wanted to be the first people to settle the new land. New settlements must have the resources to meet all the needs of its people. With the promise of gold, comes the promise of power. Curiosity of the unknown is a strong driving force. Many people believe that it is their duty to share their god with others. Part 5 Directions: Using the word bank, write the name of the explorer that is being described. Pineda Cabeza de Vaca Coronado Onate LaSalle 22. This explorer came searching for gold and his men were the first Europeans to see the Grand Canyon. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) TEST
23. 24. 25. 26. This explorer was the first to map the Texas coast. This explorer s main purpose was to convert Indians to Christianity. This explorer traveled throughout Texas with his slave, Esteban. This explorer motivated Spain to settle Texas more quickly. Part 6 Directions: Using the word bank, write the word on the line that will make each statement correct. NOT ALL WORDS WILL BE USED. Southwest Northeast New Spain Italy Spain France 27. 28. 29. 30. This word was used to describe the land that is now called Mexico. France was growing strong in this part of North America. Spain was growing strong in this part of North America. France was an enemy of this country. Part 7- Essay Directions: On a separate piece of paper, write a paragraph telling everything you know about your favorite explorer we have learned about. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) TEST
Name Texas Studies Weekly TEST Weeks 9-11 Part 1- Vocabulary Directions: Write the letter of the definition that matches each vocabulary word. Answer Vocabulary Word Definition C 1. Trade A a piece of land on which groups of people make their home B 2. Continent B a piece of land larger than a country D 3. Scurvy C E 4. Ocean Route D A 5. Settlement E to exchange something of value for something else a disease that sailors got from lacking Vitamin C a way to reach distant places without going across land Part 2 Directions: Using the word bank, write the word on the line that will make each statement correct. China Italy Spain Asia Indies South America 6. Italy Christopher Columbus was born here. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) TEST
7. China 8. Spain 9. Indies 10. South America 11. Asia In his attempts to find this country, Christopher Columbus found two new continents that he never knew even existed. Columbus purpose for his explorations was to establish colonies for this country. Columbus named the people of this island Indians. Columbus eventually discovered this continent, which was new to the Europeans. Columbus never found an ocean route to this continent. Part 3 Directions: Write True or False in each blank. 12. True 13. False 14. False 15. True The Santa Maria sank during Columbus first voyage. Columbus looked for the island of Hispaniola, but was never able to find it. Columbus treated all people with the kindness and generosity shown to him. Columbus and his men survived a terrible hurricane during their voyage. 16. True Columbus never found China. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) TEST
Part 4 Directions: Write the letter of the statement that describes the overall reason that people came to the New World Answer Vocabulary Word Definition D 17. Knowledge A C 18. Wealth B B 19. Land C E 20. Spreading Christianity A 21. Competition E D Some countries, including Portugal, England, and France, wanted to be the first people to settle the new land. New settlements must have the resources to meet all the needs of its people. With the promise of gold, comes the promise of power. Curiosity of the unknown is a strong driving force. Many people believe that it is their duty to share their god with others. Part 5 Directions: Using the word bank, write the name of the explorer that is being described. Pineda Cabeza de Vaca Coronado Onate LaSalle 22. Coronado This explorer came searching for gold and his men were the first Europeans to see the Grand Canyon. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) TEST
23. Pineda 24. Onate 25. Cabeza de Vaca 26. LaSalle This explorer was the first to map the Texas coast. This explorer s main purpose was to convert Indians to Christianity. This explorer traveled throughout Texas with his slave, Esteban. This explorer motivated Spain to settle Texas more quickly. Part 6 Directions: Using the word bank, write the word on the line that will make each statement correct. NOT ALL WORDS WILL BE USED. Southwest Northeast New Spain Italy Spain France 27. New Spain 28. Northeast 29. Southwest This word was used to describe the land that is now called Mexico. France was growing strong in this part of North America. Spain was growing strong in this part of North America. 30. Spain France was an enemy of this country. Part 7- Essay Directions: On a separate piece of paper, write a paragraph telling everything you know about your favorite explorer we have learned about. Cassi Noack 2015 Texas Studies Weekly (Weeks 9-11) TEST
Spanish Explorers Review Game Materials: Game Board (line up the two halves of Texas and tape the pages together. They will be offset.) Explorer Cards Question Cards 4 game pawns Dice Object: To be the first player to travel all four explorers routes Directions: Each player puts their pawn on the starting spot (S) of any of the four routes. On your turn, pick a question card. If you get it correct, you get to roll the dice and move that many spaces. If you get it wrong, you only get to move 1 space. Take turns playing this way. When you get to the end of the route, collect the Explorer card that belongs with the route. On your next turn, move to another explorer s route. If you run out of question cards, shuffle them and return them to the deck. The first person to collect all four explorer cards is the winner.
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Cabeza de Vaca Coronado Pineda Onate S S
This explorer wanted to map the Gulf Coast. This explorer washed up in Galveston This explorer wanted to covert Indians to Christianity. This explorer was forced to move to Africa because of his treatment of the people. This explorer traveled across Texas with his slave. This explorer came to the New World in search of gold. This explorer was looking for a waterway to China. This explorer became a governor of a small European region. This explorer avoided being killed by Indians by escaping Florida. This explorer was forced into Mexico City because of the treatment of his people. One of this explorer s men was the first European to see the Grand Canyon. This explorer was ultimately killed by Indians. This was the first known European in Texas. This explorer had a slave named Esteban. This explorer said Texas was only good for growing crops. This explorer cut off the feet of his enemies in a fit of revenge.
This explorer wanted to map the Gulf Coast. Pineda This explorer washed up in Galveston Cabeza de Vaca This explorer wanted to covert Indians to Christianity. Onate This explorer was forced to move to Africa because of his treatment of the people. Cabeza de Vaca This explorer traveled across Texas with his slave. This explorer came to the New World in search of gold. This explorer was looking for a waterway to China. This explorer became a governor of a small European region. Cabeza de Vaca Coronado Pineda Coronado This explorer avoided being killed by Indians by escaping Florida. This explorer was forced into Mexico City because of the treatment of his people. One of this explorer s men was the first European to see the Grand Canyon. This explorer was ultimately killed by Indians. Cabeza de Vaca Coronado Coronado Pineda This was the first known European in Texas. This explorer had a slave named Esteban. This explorer said Texas was only good for growing crops. This explorer cut the feet off in a fit of revenge. Pineda Cabeza de Vaca Coronado Onate
Directions: 1. Using your own words and pictures, complete each of the explorer s page. Use the example to show you what to include in each section. 2. Fold the paper in half from top to bottom. 3. With the paper folded in half, cut only along the dotted lines. 4. Fold each flap up and press to make a crease. 5. Unfold paper. Glue a blank piece of paper to the back. Be careful not to glue down your flaps. 6. Complete one page for each of the explorers. 7. Create a book by stacking each folded page on top of another. The first page in the book goes on top and the last page goes on bottom of the stack. 8. Keeping the pages folded and stacked, glue the backs of each paper together starting with the bottom page. They are glued just like they are stacked. It will end up being folded like an accordion. 9. Add your cover to the front 10. Staple the folds together to secure the book.
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Early Texas Explorers Example Write the name of the country this person was from. Use this space to write when this person was born, when they died, and what became of them. Picture of Flag (Draw or print and glue) Picture of Explorer (Draw or print and glue) Use this space to write interesting facts about this explorer. Use this space to write this person s motivation for exploring Texas.
Early Texas Explorers Alonso Alvarez de Pineda Born: Died: Fate:
Early Texas Explorers Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca Born: Died: Fate:
Early Texas Explorers Francisco Vazquez de Coronado Born: Died: Fate:
Early Texas Explorers Juan de Onate Born: Died: Fate:
Early Texas Explorers René-Robert Cavalier Sieur de La Salle Born: Died: Fate: