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Here are the teacher pack items for Texas Commemorative Maps: Honoring Our Past:
In this experience, students first identify a commemoration that they have attended personally. Then they analyze a commemorative map, The Great Military Map of Texas. Next, they work in small groups and assign each group member a role. The small group creates a commemorative map of its own. You may let each group choose a topic or you may assign topics to the groups. Finally, each student uses a rubric to rate the small group work. Students will work in small groups for scene 3 through scene 5. You should set a time limit for small groups to prepare their commemorative maps. Ensure that the experience duration is past the end of this time limit. Goals: SS, Geography 7.8 The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data. The student is expected to:
Name a commemoration that you have attended.
One interesting and creative way to honor our past is through the creation of commemorative maps. A commemorative map usually focuses on a single topic or theme. The topic can be historical (e.g., The Texas Revolution) or thematic (e.g., Railroads of Texas). The Texas General Land Office has several commemorative maps in its collection. These maps are visual reminders of our rich heritage and its impact on our lives.
In this experience, you will analyze the Great Military Map of Texas and work in small groups to create a commemorative map of your own.