4th and 7th Grade Texas History Teacher Contest 

TEXAS HISTORY 4TH AND 7TH GRADE TEACHER CONTEST RULES  

Instructions:  The teacher should prepare an application that includes
the information found in Nos. 1-4 below.  The deadline for submitting to the local Essay Coordinator is February 15, 2011.  Contact information is Gina Ferren 

1.  Cover page should include:
           a.  Teacher's name and grade taught
           b.  Name of school and city
           c.  Name of principal
           d.  "THE DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS'
           e.  Sponsoring DRT chapter and city
           f.   Chapter contact person and telephone number

2.  Letters of recommendation, limit of four.

3.  Applicant's vita/resume.

4.  The applicant should submit his/her thoughts about teaching;
           about Texas history; manner of instruction in the classroom;
           innovations conceived and executed for 4th or 7th graders; and
           response of the students.  This should be typed on 81/2 by 11
           inch paper.  On computer use 12-14 point type.

5.  The  winning  teacher  will  be  invited  to  attend  the  DRT 
           Convention.  DRT is not responsible for expense incurred to
            attend.  However, the teacher and a guest will be guest of 
            DRT at at the Historical Evening dinner.

AWARDS

• The school of each winner, for 4th grade and 7th grade Outstanding Texas History Teacher Contest , receives $1000.00 with Board of Management Approval.
• Outstanding 4th Grade Texas History Teacher Contest:         $500.00
• Outstanding 7th Grade Texas History Teacher Contest:         $500.00

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