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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic SiteArcheologists seek to locate battle lines from the 1846 battle.
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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site
Curriculum Materials
 

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site is pleased to offer a variety of lesson plans to help students learn about the initial battles of the U.S.-Mexican War and the historical context for these events.  We encourage you to use these activities to supplement for field trips or to reinforce other materials presented in the classroom.

The materials listed are divided into two categories.  The first group of materials is designed for use with elementary age students.  The second group is designed for middle school students.  All lessons are based on national and Texas educations standards.

 
 
Battle of Palo Alto  

Did You Know?
The battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma introduced a new form of news gathering. Following the clashes, many newspapers sent reporters to the Rio Grande to cover the unfolding events, ushering in the era of the war correspondent.
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Last Updated: May 06, 2009 at 10:55 EST