Introduction:  Howdy y'all.  Come along with Big Tex on a  Texas Trail ride through the beautiful Lone Star State to learn the Texas symbols. Look for beautiful bluebonnets and armadillos along the way. "Giddee-Up and let's go!" 
 
 

Tasks: Use your computer to travel through the Texas Trails to learn about the symbols that make our state special. "Round 'em up, head 'em out!"
 
 

Resources:
     Internet resources:
     http://www.senate.state.tx.us/kids/Trivia.htm
       http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/tx_intro.htm 
       http://www.senate.state.tx.us/kids/MatchGam.htm

     Teacher Resources:
     Lasting Lessons by Karen Shackelford and Michelle Wilson
             This unit, "Giddee Up! Round Up!", creates an inspiring and
                 interactive learning environment for the student. 

       Another good site to visit is:
     http://www.senate.state.tx.us/kids/PT.htm#lessonplans

       Literary Resources:

     Armadillo Tattletale  by Helen Ketteman
       Armadillo Rodeo by Jan Brett
       Legend of the Bluebonnet by Tomie de Paola
       Legend of the Indian Paintbrush by Tomie de Paola
       The Three Little Javelinas by Susan Lowell
       Twelve Days of Texas by Donna Cooner
       Tumbleweed Tom on the Texas Trail by Jackie Hopkins
 

Process:  Click on the Texas flag below to start your trail ride.  You may require assistance from a parent or teacher to read the fun Texas facts at this site.
 Click on the "Senate Jr." file.  Click on the hand.  Scroll down and look at the pictures of Texas symbols.  After you have read the Texas facts click on "Activity" to play the Texas symbols Matching Game. 
     For more Texas fun at this site click on the "For Kids" file to learn more about the state symbols that make Texas so special.  Don't forget to listen to the "Real Audio" to hear the song "Texas Our Texas".

Evaluation:  Have an adult check your computer monitor when you have completed your Matching Game and Texas Trivia activities.
 
 

Conclusion: Yeeha!  You have successfully completed the trail ride through your Web Quest.  You can now name and identify the Texas Symbols.  Don't forget to give your horse a pat on the back and a drink of water.
 
 

Comments:  Can you find the state of Texas on the United States map?  Do all states have special symbols?  Click on the picture below to learn more Texas facts.