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Lesson Plan
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Esc 20: How Did Texas Grow One City at a Time? Case Study: Dallas [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
An examination of the factors that led to the urbanization of Dallas, Texas, and the impact of the resulting changes.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Esc 20: What Happens to Jobs When Cities Grow? [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A lesson examining how the urbanization of Texas has impacted on the types of jobs and occupations available to people.
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PPT
Other

Slide Player: Industry in Texas: Railroad, Lumber, Coal, and Oil

For Students 4th - 8th
A narrated slideshow that is a summary of two chapters in a history text. It outlines the factors that led to the industrialization and urbanization of Texas, away from an agrarian economy. These included the growth of the railroad,...