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Interactive
Curated OER

Texas Cities Map Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive geography learning exercise, students examine a map of Texas and identify the 15 noted cities on the map using a pull down menu within 3 minutes.
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Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas in Transition: Railroads, Oil, and the Rise of Urban Texas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A collection of lesson plans that explore the changes that have taken place in Texas as a result of the railroad and oil industries. There are case studies of the impact of urbanization on six Texas cities, as well as online exhibits on...
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Lesson Plan
Other

Amon Carter Museum: Landmarks Over Time

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will compare bird's-eye views of Texas cities in the 1800's to those in the 2000's by identifying landmarks and summarize how the cities have changed over time.
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Handout
Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers much general information regarding Texas history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.