The Pledge of the Texas Flag

Introduction

The Texas Flag and the Pledge are part of a significant portion of Texas and U.S. History.  After going through this WebQuest, you will understand the meaning behind both the Texas Flag and the Pledge, as well as be able to recite the Pledge.  Let's put on our history hats and discover the meaning behind the great state of Texas! Get Ready!  Get Set!  Get Learning!

Task

To learn more about the importance of the Pledge to the Texas Flag, please complete the following activities:

  1. Briefly describe in one paragraph using your own words the history behind the Texas Flag.
  2. Explain in your own words the meaning of the Pledge to the Texas Flag.
  3. Draw an illustration of the Texas Flag with the Pledge.
Process

To understand the history behind the Texas Flag, view the website below and read under the heading "Republic of Texas, 1836-1845.

https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/education/texas-six-flags

Now, view the video below the learn more about the history of the Texas Flag.

To learn the words of the Pledge to the Texas Flag, watch this short video.  Be ready to recite it as a class!

Follow the link below, take the quiz over the Texas Flag, and provide a copy of your quiz score.

https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5eea3e25cee6e9001b60f7bf

Last step: Create a visual of the Texas Flag and with the Pledge.  Be creative!

Example: 

Pledge to the Texas Flag. (With images) | Texas flags, Pledge ...

 

Evaluation

Task

The student completed

the tasks

The student completed 

at least half of the tasks

The student completed less

then half of the tasks

Described the history of the Texas Flag      

Explained the meaning of the Pledge

to the Texas Flag

     
Created a visual of the Texas Flag with the Pledge      

 

Conclusion

Great job on completing your tasks!  

The State of Texas has a lot of history.  It is important that we are informed citizens and understand the history of the state we live in!

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Credits

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