The Battle of the Alamo stands as one of the most iconic events in Texas history. However, most visitors know little about the actual events that unfolded on the morning of March 6, 1836. The commonly accepted narrative has been shaped more by ideologically influenced depictions in pop culture than reliable primary and secondary sources.
In this lesson, students take on the role of investigative historians. Working together, they assess the available evidence to reach meaningful conclusions concerning who was at the battle, how events unfolded, and the enduring significance of the battle in the context of the Texas Revolution. Once their investigations are complete, teams present their findings before seeing a visual representation of the battle over a large diorama.
Introduction
TEKs and Objectives
Social Studies
7.1(B), 7.3(B), 7.3(C), 7.20(A), 7.20(C)
In this lesson, through collaborative activity and presentation, students explore a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution by putting themselves into the shoes of historians tasked with putting together a cohesive, accurate narrative with a limited set of evidence.
Materials
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