 The Biography Channel and The History Channel have partnered with the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas Cable & Telecommunications Association in a national educational event entitled Live From Austin: The Story of Davy Crockett ™.   The educational content on this Web site was developed by author and educator William R. Chemerka, along with the education teams at The History Channel, The Biography Channel, and the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. |
| Image Credit: | Art Collection, Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center, |
| The University of Texas at Austin |
Use this Web site to prepare your students to participate in the live Webcast. The content is linked to National Standards for History and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies for grades 6-8.
The student readings, timeline, and video segments featured on this Web site introduce students to the life and legend of Crockett, as well as to the important national events of his lifetime.
The activities featured on this Web site provide teachers with creative strategies to help students to distinguish between the historical and legendary Crockett and to interpret defining moments in the nation's history.
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