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Items in the ISN (Interactive Notebook)

Stephen Fuller Austin (November 3, 1793 – December 27, 1836) was an American empresario born in Virginia. Known as the Father of Texas, he led a successful, colonization of the region by bringing 300 families from the United States to the region in 1825.

Numerous places and institutions are named in his honor, including the capital of Texas, Austin in Travis County, Austin County, and Stephen F. Austin State University

On the front cover - Create a cover that represents you and the State of Texas

Include five (5) pictures that make you think of Texas

Cities
Famous people that are from Texas or represents Texas
Geographic Features
Places to visit
Festivals / Events
Symbols that represent Texas
Historic places in Texas

Place your first and last name on the outside cover

Use clear packing tape to secure the pictures to the ISN. These notebooks will be kept in class throughout the year

Pictures can also be added using Microsoft Word / Power point. Print off and fit to size of cover and tape.

1st Page of ISN

(Add additional pictures, do not use originals)

Information of location of birth

Include map of location of birth

Distance from Conroe, if appliacable

Texas Governor during birth year

Major world event during birth year

Major U.S. event during birth year

Major Texas event during birth year

2nd Page of ISN

1st grade events (What year where you born)

Pick one events from the categories below

World, U.S. or Texas

Include famous song or movie from this time period

What are your plans / goals

Family

Where did they grow up

Generic Information

3rd Page of ISN

Essential Questions - Pick one question from this unit and brainstrom ideas about this topic