113 - The Pink Granite Mystery: Inside the Texas State Capitol

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. It started as a mission. It turned into a mistake.In 1842, a group of Texan soldiers crossed into Mexico after being ordered to turn back. What they thought would be a quick success became a story of endurance, survival, and difficult choices.SourcesThe Handbook of Texas Online — 'Mier Expedition.' Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). tshaonline.orgThe Handbook of Texas Online — 'Black Bean Episode.' Texas State Historical Association. tshaonline.orgBullock Texas State History Museum, Austin, TX — artifact and exhibition documentation.Support the show 🎉 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!Email [email protected] Listening Response ActivitiesVisit the WebsiteFacebookYouTubeTpT Store

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. In this episode, we wrap up Women’s History Month by exploring the powerful stories of three Texas women who spoke up when it mattered most.From a fearless journalist in Laredo who stood her ground against injustice, to a civil rights leader in Houston who helped challenge unfair laws, to a governor who broke barriers and led the entire state, these women used their voices to create real change.You’ll hear the stories of: 📰 Jovita Idár ✊ Lulu Belle Madison White 🎤 Ann RichardsSupport the show 🎉 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!Email [email protected] Listening Response ActivitiesVisit the WebsiteFacebookYouTubeTpT Store

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. March is Women’s History Month—a time to recognize the achievements of women across history.These 3 Texas women made bold choices, faced real challenges, and changed the world around them: Jane Long, Clara Driscoll and Adina De Zavala.Support the show 🎉 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!Email [email protected] Listening Response ActivitiesVisit the WebsiteFacebookYouTubeTpT Store

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. March 2 marks one of the most important days in Texas history. On that day in 1836, a group of delegates gathered at Washington-on-the-Brazos and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, creating a brand-new country called the Republic of Texas.In this episode of Texas History for Kids, we rewind the clock to explore the events that led to the revolution. From the arrival of settlers and rising tensions with Mexico to the first shot at Gonzales, the fall of the Alamo, the tragedy at Goliad, and the decisive Battle of San Jacinto, we follow the timeline that changed Texas forever.Remember, history goes beyond the textbooks. Stay curious.Support the show 🎉 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!Email [email protected] Listening Response ActivitiesVisit the WebsiteFacebookYouTubeTpT Store

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text.  In this episode of Texas History for Kids, Michelle and Zoe uncover the mystery of the Texas State Capitol — how it was built, why it’s pink, and what actually happens inside those historic walls.  Sources:Texas State Preservation Board – Texas State CapitolKids.Kiddle.co – Texas State CapitolTexas Legislature Onlinehttps://tspb.texas.gov/plan/tours/tours.htmlTexas State Historical AssociationCover Image by Kim Broomhall from Pixabay Support the show 🎉 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!Email [email protected] Listening Response ActivitiesVisit the WebsiteFacebookYouTubeTpT Store

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It’s a celebration around the world that recognizes women who work in STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math.Today we're talking about two women who worked with NASA and were not necessarily astronauts.Referenceschrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/hughes-fulford_millie_0.pdf?emrc=61295bhttps://www.ucsf.edu/news/2021/02/419791/millie-hughes-fulford-first-woman-scientist-space-dies-75https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_Jemisonhttps://twu.edu/twhf/honorees/mae-jemisonSupport the show 🎉 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!Email [email protected] Listening Response ActivitiesVisit the WebsiteFacebookYouTubeTpT Store

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today we’re talking about one woman who stood up for her rights,refused to back down and made her voice heard, her name was Susan B Anthony.  Before we get to how Susan B Anthony shocked the nation by voting, we need to understand who she really was. Podcast Response and Slides, Listening ActivityReferences: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_B._Anthonyhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/susan-b-anthonyhttps://www.britannica.com/summary/Susan-B-Anthonys-AchievementsSupport the show 🎉 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!Email [email protected] Listening Response ActivitiesVisit the WebsiteFacebookYouTubeTpT Store

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. In this episode of Texas History for Kids, we explore the 15th Amendment and the long fight to protect voting rights in Texas. You’ll learn why Black History Month is celebrated in February, the role of historian Carter G. Woodson, and the voices that helped push the nation toward change. Black History: Contributions to Texas Resource Bundlehttps://www.history.com/articles/abraham-lincoln-frederick-douglass-relationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Allen_(Texas_politician)https://nmaahc.si.edu/barbara-jordanSupport the show 🎉 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!Email [email protected] Listening Response ActivitiesVisit the WebsiteFacebookYouTubeTpT Store

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Walk in the footsteps of Texas’s official state dinosaur! In this episode of Texas History for Kids, we head to Dinosaur Valley State Park to uncover the mystery of Paluxysaurus jonesi—how it was discovered, how Texas chose its state dinosaur, and what ancient footprints reveal about life during the Cretaceous Period. Packed with facts, adventure, and real Texas science, this episode is perfect for curious listeners in grades 4–7. References: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/drought-reveals-113-million-year-old-dinosaur-tracks-in-texas-180982829/https://phys.org/news/2009-12-world-skeletal-mount-paluxysaurus-jonesi.htmlhttps://www.smu.edu/news/archives/2009/dinosaur-identity-14jan2009#:~:text=Peter%20Rose%20is%20the%20scientist,Maryland%20in%20the%20late%201800sSupport the show 🎉 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!Email [email protected] Listening Response ActivitiesVisit the WebsiteFacebookYouTubeTpT Store

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. In this episode of Texas History for Kids, we explore the mystery of Jean Lafitte, a pirate who ran smuggling and privateering operations across the Gulf of Mexico, negotiated with powerful governments, and even helped the United States win the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.But Lafitte insisted he wasn’t a pirate. He claimed to be a privateer, someone who believed he had permission to control trade and attack enemy ships. Was he telling the truth, or just bending the rules when money was involved?Support the show 🎉 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!Email [email protected] Listening Response ActivitiesVisit the WebsiteFacebookYouTubeTpT Store