Homework
10/6/2009
Draw a flag for your mission and on the back write a summary of what the symbols represent.
10/09/2009
Why is 1718 an important year in Texas history? Answer with at least two complete sentences.
Homework
9/29/2009
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? A nation can gain power and wealth by exploring other lands.
10/02/2009
How did Spanish exploration affect Native Americans in Texas? Students must have three complete sentences.
Homework
9/15/2009
What do you think happened to the Native Americans when the Spanish arrived in North America? Explain your answer with at least three complete sentences.
9/18/2009
Create a T-shirt on the effects of the Spanish in North America. Be creative
Homework
9/8/2009 Create a poster inviting people to come to visit a particular region of Texas. Tell what they migh see there.
Homework
09/01/2009 Would you rather live in an urban or rural setting? Explain with three complete sentences
About Me
Schools Attended:
University of Houston
Bachelors of Science:
BS/Interdisciplinary Studies
4-8 Social Studies
Teaching Philosophy:
I believe that every student can learn to think critically about the society they live in.
My Classroom
My Conference Time: 1:05-1:55 pm
Email: mrossi2@saisd.net
The following are events and concepts we will cover during the first nine weeks:
Texas Regions
Native American Groups in Texas
Areas of Native American Settlements
Spanish Era
Missions in Texas
Homework:
Homework will be assigned twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. Test will be adminstered every three weeks.