TEXAS UNIT STUDY



We have been having lots of fun studying about Texas!

I split it into a four week process, basically four different small unit studies within the big one.

The first week we spent talking and learning about how different each region is in Texas, there were eight that we learned about;

The South Texas Plains Plains, the Hill Country, the Piney Woods, Prairies and Lakes, Gulf Coast, Big Bend Country, and the Panhandle Plains.

We learned the characteristics of each and each of the boys completed a diorama of the region of their choice. (they both chose the Hill Country as we had just taken a trip there and they were in awe of enchanted rock)

The next topic we studied was Texas plants, we learned about all of the trees and wildflowers that are native to Texas. We went on hikes to see them in real life (no wildflowers-wrong season for that)and did some great drawings of them.

We covered Texas animals next, learning about all of the indigenous animals of the state. We are going to revisit this one as the holidays hit and it was a little chilly for the zoo, which is our field trip for this unit. The boys are anxious to learn more...especially the hawks and snakes that are prevalent here. (M learned first hand about one snake at enchanted rock, he went hopping around right OVER a Western Diamondback. It was a good thing it was late November and he was in hibernation or M could have been in some real trouble. Watch out M!!)

This week we are wrapping up Texas for now, learning about the history, signs and symbols. They have made some Texas time-lines, a Texas tornado in a jar, and they are finishing up their Texas themed stories as well as some cowboy art.

So far, the Texas unit has captured their attention and been a fun subject to cover...especially since we live here and can experience so much first hand!