Famous Texans

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Famous Texans
A powerpoint presentation to help students
identify contributions of historical figures.
Click here for a Quiz at the end.
Addressing Kindergarten Social Studies TEKS K.2a
and K.2b
By Rebecca Nolen Carver Elementary
Georgetown, Texas 2012
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Famous Texans
In this presentation, you will learn about four
famous Texans
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Famous Texans
In this presentation, you will learn about four
famous Texans Stephen F. Austin
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Famous Texans
In this presentation, you will learn about four
famous Texans Stephen F. Austin Jose Navarro
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Famous Texans
In this presentation, you will learn about four
famous Texans Stephen F. Austin Jose
Navarro George Glasscock
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Famous Texans
In this presentation, you will learn about four
famous Texans Stephen F. Austin Jose
Navarro George Glasscock Annie Purl
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Who were these people?
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Who were these people?
leaders
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Who were these people?
leaders
Community builders
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Who were these people?
leaders
Community builders
good citizens
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Who were these people?
heroes
leaders
Community builders
good citizens
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Who were these people?
heroes
leaders
Community builders
good citizens
Some served in the government
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Who were these people?
heroes
leaders
one was a teacher
Community builders
good citizens
Some served in the government
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Who were these people?
heroes
leaders
one was a teacher
Community builders
good citizens
Some served in the government
one was a surveyor
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Who were these people?
heroes
leaders
one was a teacher
Community builders
Texans
good citizens
Some served in the government
one was a surveyor
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Stephen F. Austin
From http//www.lsjunction.com/people/austin.htm h
ttp//www.famoustexans.com/sfaustin.htm http//www
.tamu.edu/faculty/ccbn/dewitt/adp/history/bios/aus
tin/austin.html
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Stephen F. Austin
The Father of Texas
From http//www.lsjunction.com/people/austin.htm h
ttp//www.famoustexans.com/sfaustin.htm http//www
.tamu.edu/faculty/ccbn/dewitt/adp/history/bios/aus
tin/austin.html
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This is one famous drawing of Stephen F. Austin
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This is one famous drawing of Stephen F. Austin
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This is one famous drawing of Stephen F. Austin
This is another
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Do you know why we dont have any photographs of
him?

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Do you know why we dont have any photographs of
him?
Thats right! There were no cameras back then.
But you can see an engraving of him here.
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Why is Austin famous?
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Why is Austin famous?

• He convinced a lot of American settlers to move
  to Texas back when Texas was still a part of
  Mexico.

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Why is Austin famous?

• He convinced a lot of American settlers to move
  to Texas back when Texas was still a part of
  Mexico.
• He tried to keep peace with Mexico.

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Why is Austin famous?

• He convinced a lot of American settlers to move
  to Texas back when Texas was still a part of
  Mexico.
• He tried to keep peace with Mexico.
• He led Texans in battle when keeping
  peace was no longer an option

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Why is Austin famous?

• He convinced a lot of American settlers to move
  to Texas back when Texas was still a part of
  Mexico.
• He tried to keep peace with Mexico.
• He led Texans in battle when keeping
  peace was no longer an option
• Our state capital, Austin, is named
  for Stephen F. Austin

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Stephen Austin was the Father of Texas Do you
know another Father of something?
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George Washington Father of our Country
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George Washington Father of our Country
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George Washington Father of our Country
Stephen F. Austin Father of our State
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Where We Live
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Where We Live
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Where We Live
My Country
My State
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Where We Live
My Country
My State
The United States of America
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Where We Live
My Country
My State
The United States of America
Texas
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Where We Live
My Country
My State
The United States of America
Texas
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Where We Live
My Country
My State
The United States of America
Texas
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Where We Live
My Country
My State
The United States of America
Texas
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Where We Live
My Country
My State
The United States of America
Texas
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Where We Live
My Country
My State
The United States of America
Texas
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Where We Live
My Country
My State
The United States of America
Texas
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Task

1. Complete your own tree map of where you live.
2. Stephen Austin convinced a lot of people to move
   to Texas. Make a sign telling people why Texas
   is a great place to live.

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If George Washington was the Father of our
Country and Stephen F. Austin was The Father of
Texas, then who would be the Father of
Georgetown?
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If George Washington was the Father of our
Country and Stephen F. Austin was The Father of
Texas, then who would be the Father of
Georgetown?
Does Georgetown have a Father?
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YES!!!
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YES!!!
And you will never guess his name
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YES!!!
And you will never guess his name
well, if you think really hard you might guess
his first name
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Did you guess George?
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George Washington Glasscock
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Now thats not the same as George Washington.
George Washington Glasscock was named for the
Father of our Country but they are two
different people.
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George Washington Father of our Country
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Stephen F. Austin Father of our State
George Washington Father of our Country
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Stephen F. Austin Father of our State
George Glasscock Founder of Georgetown
George Washington Father of our Country
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What do we know about George Glasscock?
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What do we know about George Glasscock?
He was a surveyor.
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What do we know about George Glasscock?
He was a surveyor.
Image from http//www.surveyantiques.com/old_surve
y_photos/1920s_Surveyor_Gurley_Transit.jpg (Not a
picture of George Glasscock)
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What do we know about George Glasscock?
He was a surveyor.
A surveyor measures land in order to tell people
important information, like how much seed to buy,
or where fences should go.
Image from http//www.surveyantiques.com/old_surve
y_photos/1920s_Surveyor_Gurley_Transit.jpg (Not a
picture of George Glasscock)
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Do we know any other famous Surveyors?
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Do we know any other famous Surveyors?
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Do we know any other famous Surveyors?
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Do we know any other famous Surveyors?
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Why was Georgetown named for George Glasscock?
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Why was Georgetown named for George Glasscock?
According to the historical marker in downtown
Georgetown, George Glasscock helped organize
Williamson County and donated 172 acres of land
for the county seat (thats Georgetown).
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Task
Austin, Texas and Georgetown, Texas are both
named for famous men. What are some other ways
to honor important people? If you were to do
something important for your community, how would
you want to be honored?
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Jose Navarro
From http//www.lsjunction.com/people/navarro.htm
http//www.tamu.edu/faculty/ccbn/dewitt/Navarro.ht
m
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Did you know that Texas was not always a part
of the United States of America?
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North America 1832 Click on the picture for
source information.
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When Texas was part of Mexico, there were
Americans, like Stephen F. Austin who encouraged
other Americans to move to Texas.
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There were also Mexican citizens, like Jose
Navarro who lived in Texas.
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Navarro and Austin both worked to keep Texans
free. Even though Austin was born in the United
States and Navarro was born in Mexico, both men
wanted the best for Texas.
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When Texas declared its independence from Mexico,
Navarro was one of the men who signed the Texas
Declaration of Independence.
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When Texas declared its independence from Mexico,
Navarro was one of the men who signed the Texas
Declaration of Independence.
He also helped to write the state constitution,
including sections that would protect the rights
of Hispanic Texans.
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After Texas won its independence from Mexico,
Jose Navarro served in the state senate. He
continued to support Hispanic rights and worked
to create laws that would benefit all Texans.
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After Texas won its independence from Mexico,
Jose Navarro served in the state senate. He
continued to support Hispanic rights and worked
to create laws that would benefit all Texans.
Navarro County is named for him. (We live in
Williamson County.)
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After Texas won its independence from Mexico,
Jose Navarro served in the state senate. He
continued to support Hispanic rights and worked
to create laws that would benefit all Texans.
Navarro County is named for him. (We live in
Williamson County.)
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Task
Trace your hand on manilla, tan, and brown paper.
Glue on a piece of construction paper.
Underneath the hands, write I am a Texan. You
are a Texan. We are all Texans.
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Annie Purl
From http//www.georgetownisd.org/Page/1009
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Famous People become famous for lots of different
reasons. A lot of them help in the government
like Stephen Austin and Jose Navarro. But even
ordinary people can help their community.
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Annie Purl was a teacher. She taught for many,
many years. Many people here in Georgetown
remember being in Miss Annies class.
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In 1948 Annie Purl Elementary was named for Annie
Purl, to show her how much her teaching meant to
the children of Georgetown.
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The air blows sweet with grass new-mown,And the
children bend to their taskHearts to open and
minds to lead -What more could a teacher
ask?The room is large, and the light is
good,And theres chalk dust over the floorBut
future citizens come and goEach day through my
open doorTheres a glimpse from our Magnolia
tree,And a glint of the sprinkler thats blue
-Oh, Maker of money and Lover of Ease,I
wouldnt exchange with you.There are piles of
papers to check tonight,There are problems to
numb the brain.But what is defeat when each
shining dawnBrings the will to begin again?Our
flag floats high from the school yard pole,And -
maybe Im a foolBut of all the positions the
world could giveIm glad that Im teaching
school.
Annie Purl wrote this poem in 1947. It was
published in the Williamson County Sun.
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Task
Annie Purl made a difference in the lives of many
children. Who (other than your parents) makes
you feel special and loved? Draw a picture and
write a thank you note to that person.
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Famous Texans
These people became famous for many different
reasons. Can you remember one fact about each
one?
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Which famous person is called The Father of
Texas?
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Stephen Austin
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Which famous person fought for Rights for all
Texans?
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Jose Navarro
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Which famous person was a Teacher?
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Annie Purl
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Which famous person was Georgetown named for?
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George Glasscock
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Which famous person is most Like you?