Sep 26 SS Lesson Significant Explorers

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Social Studies

Science of Reading

Teacher Facing
September 26, 2024

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LO: SWBAT identify the accomplishments and
explain the impact of significant explorers on the
settlement of Texas.

DOL: SWBAT correctly identify the
accomplishments and explains the impact of
significant explorers on the settlement of Texas in
at least 1 of 2 questions.
SST.4.2B Identify the accomplishments and explain the impact of significant explorers, including Cabeza de Vaca; Francisco Coronado; and René Robert

Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle, on the settlement of Texas. Sep26

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the accomplishments and
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the impact of significant ​

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on the
settlement of Texas.

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Lesson Vocabulary

Expedition

Explorer

Settlement

A journey or voyage undertaken
by a group of people, often for a
specific purpose, such as
exploration, research, or
colonization

A person who travels to
unfamiliar places to discover
new lands, people, and
resources. Explorers often
document their findings and
share them with others.

A community established in a
new area where people live,
work, and build homes.
Settlements are often created
by explorers or colonists in
newly discovered territories.

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Match the correct lesson vocabulary with the correct definition.

• expedition

• explorer

• settlement

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a person who travels and explores

A community established in a new area wh

• A journey or voyage undertaken by a grou

• a person who travels and explores

• A community established in a new area wh

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can also be called a journey that ​ ​

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​ go on to find a ​

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.

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RECAP

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Cabeza de Vaca

His writings provided valuable information about the land and people
of Texas, influencing future exploration and settlement.

Complete the table below as we discuss each European
explorer.

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Cabeza de Vaca

Francisco Coronado
René Robert Cavelier, Sieur

de la Salle

Explored the interior of
Texas
Wrote about his
experiences and
interactions with Native
Americans.

His writings provided
valuable information
about the land and
people of Texas

Accomplishments
Impact

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explored the ​

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of Texas and his ​

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provided valuable information about ​

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.

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Francisco Coronado

Although he didn’t find gold, his expedition increased European knowledge
of the geography and indigenous peoples of the region.

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Complete the table below as we discuss each European
explorer.

Cabeza de Vaca

Francisco Coronado
René Robert Cavelier, Sieur

de la Salle

Explored the interior of
Texas
Wrote about his
experiences and
interactions with Native
Americans.

Led an expedition in
search of the mythical
Seven Cities of Gold

His writings provided
valuable information
about the land and
people of Texas

He didn’t find gold
Expedition increased
European knowledge of
the geography and
indigenous peoples of
the region.

Accomplishments
Impact

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​

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led an expedition in search of the mythical Seven Cities of Gold but he did not find any ​

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.

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René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle

La Salle’s
expedition led to
increased French
interest in Texas,
which later
influenced Spanish
efforts to settle
and protect the
region.

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Complete the table below as we discuss each European
explorer.

Cabeza de Vaca

Francisco Coronado
René Robert Cavelier, Sieur

de la Salle

Explored the interior of
Texas
Wrote about his
experiences and
interactions with Native
Americans.

Led an expedition in
search of the mythical
Seven Cities of Gold

Explored the Mississippi
River and established
Fort St. Louis in Texas.

His writings provided
valuable information
about the land and
people of Texas

He didn’t find gold
Expedition increased
European knowledge of
the geography and
indigenous peoples of
the region.

Expedition led to
increased French interest
in Texas, which later
influenced Spanish
efforts to settle and
protect the region.

Accomplishments
Impact

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​

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explored the Mississippi River and established Fort St. Louis in ​

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. His expedition led to ​

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interest in settlement.

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EXIT TICKET

Which explorers impact was most
important and why?

The explorer whose impact was the
most important was … because …