Texas History for Kids

The Father of Texas Education: Mirabeau Lamar’s Complicated Legacy

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2277059/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Texas History for Kids, we'll discuss the story of Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second president of the Republic of Texas. Known as the “Father of Texas Education,” Lamar helped set aside public land for schools and universities, supported moving the capital to Austin, and dreamed of a powerful independent Texas, but his legacy also includes debt, conflict, and the failed Santa Fe Expedition.  Sources:  Texas State Library and Archives Commission Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2277059/support] 🎧😊Podcast Listening Response Activities [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Podcast-Response-and-Slides-Listening-Activities-15103660] 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time!  Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE! [https://texas-history-for-kids.kit.com/b3a82eed12] Email michelle@txhistory4kids.com Visit the Website [https://txhistoryforkids.com/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094646571585] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@texashistoryforkids/podcasts] TpT Store [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/tx-history-for-kids]

122 - When Camels Roamed Texas

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2277059/fan_mail/new] In this episode we uncover the strange but true story of the U.S. Camel Corps, when camels were brought to Texas to help soldiers travel across hot, dry frontier land. From Camp Verde to the Civil War. Discover why camels seemed like the perfect solution, and why this bold experiment eventually faded into history.  Sources https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/camels? https://www.army.mil/article/166054/the_history_of_the_army_camel_corps? https://www.nps.gov/places/camel-expeditions-wayside.htm? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2277059/support] 🎧😊Podcast Listening Response Activities [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Podcast-Response-and-Slides-Listening-Activities-15103660] 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time!  Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE! [https://texas-history-for-kids.kit.com/b3a82eed12] Email michelle@txhistory4kids.com Visit the Website [https://txhistoryforkids.com/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094646571585] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@texashistoryforkids/podcasts] TpT Store [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/tx-history-for-kids]

121 - The Girl with the Tattoo: The Mystery of Olive Oatman

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2277059/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we explore the mysterious story of Olive Oatman—a young girl who survived a tragic attack, lived for years with the Mojave people, and later settled in Sherman, Texas. Was she truly rescued… or taken from a life she had come to know? Join us as we uncover a story of survival, identity, and the complicated truths behind westward expansion. Sources https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/fairchild-olive-ann-oatman [https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/fairchild-olive-ann-oatman] https://npg.si.edu/object/npg_NPG.2018.90 [https://npg.si.edu/object/npg_NPG.2018.90]? https://npg.si.edu/object/npg_S_NPG.79.2?destination=node/63231%3Fedan_q%3Dolive%2520oatman [https://npg.si.edu/object/npg_S_NPG.79.2?destination=node/63231%3Fedan_q%3Dolive%2520oatman] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2277059/support] 🎧😊Podcast Listening Response Activities [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Podcast-Response-and-Slides-Listening-Activities-15103660] 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time!  Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE! [https://texas-history-for-kids.kit.com/b3a82eed12] Email michelle@txhistory4kids.com Visit the Website [https://txhistoryforkids.com/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094646571585] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@texashistoryforkids/podcasts] TpT Store [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/tx-history-for-kids]

120 - Why Texas Chose the Confederacy (And What It Cost Them)

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2277059/fan_mail/new] This story takes us to the year 1861. Texas had been a state in the USA for just 16 years. Life was growing. Farms, towns, railroads. But something was wrong across the United States. The country was splitting apart and Texas had to make a decision.  Sources National Archives (Civil War overview)   Texas State Historical Association   Library of Congress (Civil War resources) Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2277059/support] 🎧😊Podcast Listening Response Activities [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Podcast-Response-and-Slides-Listening-Activities-15103660] 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time!  Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE! [https://texas-history-for-kids.kit.com/b3a82eed12] Email michelle@txhistory4kids.com Visit the Website [https://txhistoryforkids.com/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094646571585] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@texashistoryforkids/podcasts] TpT Store [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/tx-history-for-kids]

119 - The Kickapoo of Texas

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2277059/fan_mail/new] In our previous episodes we’ve discussed the most famous tribes in Texas such as the Caddo, Jumano and Comanche.  But today we're diving into the story of the Kickapoo people, a nation that has survived centuries of pressure, crossed international borders, and still maintains one of the most remarkable living cultures in North America. And a big part of that story runs right through Texas. Today we answer the question: How did the Kickapoo end up in Texas? References kickapootribetx.com Handbook of Texas Online — "Kickapoo Indians," Texas State Historical Association. tshaonline.org https://nativeamericanmuseum.info/kickapoo-tribe-history-and-traditions/ [https://nativeamericanmuseum.info/kickapoo-tribe-history-and-traditions/] https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/kickapoo-indians Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2277059/support] 🎧😊Podcast Listening Response Activities [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Podcast-Response-and-Slides-Listening-Activities-15103660] 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time!  Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7! Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week. 👉 SEND MY FREEBIE! [https://texas-history-for-kids.kit.com/b3a82eed12] Email michelle@txhistory4kids.com Visit the Website [https://txhistoryforkids.com/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094646571585] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@texashistoryforkids/podcasts] TpT Store [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/tx-history-for-kids]