Category Archives: 7.12

(12) Economics. The student understands the factors that caused Texas to change from an agrarian to an urban society. The student is expected to:

(A) explain economic factors that led to the urbanization of Texas;

(B) trace the development of major industries that contributed to the urbanization of Texas such as transportation, oil and gas, and manufacturing; and

(C) explain the changes in the types of jobs and occupations that have resulted from the urbanization of Texas.

Texas History – Lesson Plans

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05/16/16 thru 05/20/16

Mond. Students will read Ch. 19 and discuss how the cattle industry became an increasingly important part of the Texan economy. Students will complete Ch. Review Questions 1 thru 7 on page 499.

Tue. Students will read Ch. 20 and discuss how the lives of African Americans and roles of women all changed dramatically. Students will complete Ch. 20 Review Questions 2 through 7 on page 523

Wed. Students will read Ch. 21 and discuss how the discovery of large oil deposits in Texas greatly affected the economy of Texas. Students will complete Ch. 21 Review Questions 2 through 9 on page 553.

Thur. Students will read Ch. 22 and discuss the role Texans played in the Mexican Revolution and World War I. Students will complete Ch. 22 Review questions 2 through 9 on page 577.

Fri. Students will read Ch. 23 and discuss how the Great Depression and Dust Bowl hurt the economy and forced Texans to search for remedies. Students will complete Ch. 23 Review questions 2 through 7 on page 605

Texas History – Lesson Plans

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09/07/15 thru 09/11/15

Objectives: The students will understand the effects of the interaction between humans and the environment of Texas.

Mon. Labor Day Holiday.

Tues. Students will take a probe over the Geography of Texas.

Wed. Students will review for a test over Ch. 2.

Thu. Students will take a test over Ch. 2.

Fri. Students will take the Universal Test.

Texas History – Lesson Plans

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08/31/15 thru 09/04/15

Objectives: Students will learn how geography influences the way people live in Texas.

Mon. Students will read and discuss Ch. 2 Lesson 1 and understand why it is important to understand geography. Students will answer the guiding questions 2, 3, 4 and 5 on pg. 56.

Tue. Students will read and discuss Ch. 2 Lesson 2 and identify the key geographic features and resources of Texas. Students will complete Lesson 2 review.

Wed. Students will read and discuss Ch. 2 leson 3 and explain how the climate affects the people of Texas. Students will complete Lesson 3 review question 3.

Thu. Students will complete a review activity.

Fri. Students will complete an assessment over Ch. 2.