Education and Certification. Typically, first grade teachers earn at least a bachelorâs degree in elementary education. They may specialize in a particular content area, such as reading, and take courses in education and child psychology in addition to field training.
This map shows the approximate path of the 1900 Galveston hurricane. Click image for larger view and full description. Isaac M. Cline is most famous for his actions as Meteorologist in Charge of Galveston, Texas, during the Great Hurricane of 1900.
The Port of Galveston was established in 1825 by the Congress of Mexico following its successful revolution from Spain. The city served as the main port for the Texas Navy during the Texas Revolution and later served as the capital of the Republic of Texas. During the 19th century, Galveston became a major U.S. commercial center and one of the largest ports in the United States. Galveston is known for the hurricane that devastated the city in 1900. The natural disaster that followed still counts as the deadliest in American history.