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The Karankawa Indians
Two pages of The Karankawa Indians book regarding the location and language of the group. It includes map where they resided and a short description of the language they used.
Costumes and Dances Provided Charro Days Color
An article talking about the history of Charro Days, and how it came together after World War II.
Costumes for Charro Days
Three articles describing typical costumes for Charro Days. The 'Peon,' 'La Michoacana,' and the 'Oaxacan' dress are some of the examples shown. The articles describe the typical colors and fabrics used for the costumes.
Merienda: A Charro Days Tradition for 50 Years
An article explaining a tradition from Charro Days called 'La Merienda.' The article talks about the costumes that are typically modeled during this event.
59th Annual Charro Days Fiesta
An article created from different newspapers regarding the 59th Annual Charro Days celebration. The articles include tips to make your Charro Days costume and what you can find in this celebration.
The Struggle of Texas Farm Workers' Union
A newspaper article dedicated to the Onion Strike participants the tactics that some corporations may perform against them.
Onion Strike Must Continue
A newspaper article explaining why the Onion Strike against the corporations should continue.
News Release from the Marine Military Academy
A news release from Marine Military Academy about a change of date for the dedication of the Texas Iwo Jima Memorial. The news release included more information about the Iwo Jima Statue and why it was brought to Texas.
Commercial Spokesman Films Documentary
An article about Ed McMahon, a commercial spokesman, filming a documentary called "Return to Iwo Jima." The documentary is a tribute to the fallen during World War's 2 Iwo Jima battle.
The Texas Iwo Jima Memorial
A brochure with information about the "Texas Iwo Jima Memorial." The Marine Military Academy was collecting funds to receive the Iwo Jima Memorial Sculpture. The brochure explains the procedures that needed to be done, as well as the cost, to bring…
Economic Development Administration - Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc.
Logo of the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc.
Public Works and Economic Development Facilities Grant - Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc.
Project description for the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc. The proposal is mainly for the phase two of this project.
Mercedes: Home of the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show
An article about the Mercedes Livestock show. There were competitions, such as "Cover Girl" and "World's Champion Rodeo."
Texas Citizenship Lesson Plans
For this Social Studies lesson, I decided to focus on the history of Texas and two of its significant celebrations. Throughout these three lesson plans, students will learn the purpose behind the Texas Pledge, the significance of Texas Independence…
Rubric for Texas Citizenship Lesson
Accompanying Rubric to Texas Citizenship Lesson Plans
Mercedes Livestock Show & Rodeo Lesson Plans
During these five lessons, the students learned a small portion of what the Rio Grande Valleys culture consists of through the Mercedes Livestock Show and Rodeo. In the first lesson we informed the students about the jobs that are in our community as…
Harlon Block & The Battle of Iwo Jima Lesson Plan
The purpose of the lesson is to teach students the importance of freedom and courage that US Marines or any other military services offer to us. In our lessons we talk about World War II (WWII), the Battle of Iwo Jima and monuments especially the…
Charro Days Lesson Plan
The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand the experiences of Charro Days
since its creation in the Rio Grande Valley. The first Charro Days celebration took place in the
border of Brownsville, Texas and Matamoros, Tamaulipas in…
since its creation in the Rio Grande Valley. The first Charro Days celebration took place in the
border of Brownsville, Texas and Matamoros, Tamaulipas in…
Pharr Riots of 1971 Lesson Plans
By teacher implemented strategies such as, direct instruction, inquiry and small groups, students will acquire knowledge on the riots that occured in Pharr, Texas in 1971. Teacher will engage students with essential questions, an article, and open…
The Onion Strike in Raymondville, Texas Lesson Plans
The Raymondville Onion Strike took place in 1979 on the count of their wages being cut because of onion prices. Being known as the “Onion Capital of the World” the strike started off as a wage problem then other problems arose with working conditions…
1966 Melon Strike Lesson Plans
In 1966 for about 90 days, hundreds of men, women and children from Starr County began a strike that changed workers’ rights in Texas. This march began from our side of the world (RGV) to the state capitol (Austin, TX) where over 15,000 people,…
Fiesta San Antonio Lesson Plans
The objectives of this lesson are to have the student be able to identify customs, celebrations, and traditions of Fiesta San Antonio. The student will also be able to use detail and imagination throughout their writing. Some essential questions…
Juneteenth in the Rio Grande Valley Lesson Plans
After the Civil War, in 1865 a myriad amount of people remained enslaved. The reason being was due to Word of slavery end news traveled slowly, especially for those who were isolated from the Union armies- where life continued as if freedom did not…
Grape Strike Lesson Plans
The purpose of this lesson is to reinforce students’ understandings of reasons for nonviolent strikes, while also promoting the peaceful collaboration of different racial and ethnic groups, as expressed by the Filipino and Mexican farm workers…