10/19/15 thru 10/23/15

Objectives: Students will be able to identify the areas of Texas that were explored by the Spanish and French explores and explain the motivations of governments and explorers for expanding European land claims.

Mon. Students will read Ch. 5 lesson 1 and explain how the first Europeans came to the Americas. Students will complete the self check quiz at the end of the lesson.

Tue. Students will discuss what they learned in lesson 1 and grade the self check quiz. Students will read lesson 2 and be able to explain what drove the Spanish to send Coronado to explore parts of what is now the United States. Students will complete the self check quiz for lesson 2.

Wed. Students will discuss what they learned in lesson 2 and grade the self check quiz. Students will read lesson 3 and be able to explain how the French established a settlement in Texas.

Thur. Students will discuss what they learned in lesson 3 and grade their self check quiz. Students will complete the 4 activities on page 136.

Fri. We will discuss and grade the activity from page 136.