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Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Esc 20: Did Nature Help or Hinder the Building of Railroads in Texas? [Pdf]
In this lesson unit, students examine how Texans altered the environment in order to construct railroads, and the impact of those changes, both positive and negative. They then complete a project where they develop a plan for a railroad...
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Agriculture in the Classroom
Usda: Look at Texas Agriculture [Pdf]
Learn a variety of aspects about the agricultural industry of Texas with these bulleted facts on climate, soil, crops, and animals.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: To Love the Beautiful: The Story of Texas State Parks
Learn much information about the history of Texas and in particular its state parks. Includes suggested reading material and links to related sites.
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Texas Parks and Wildlife: Tpwd Kids: Texas Regions
Texas Parks and Wildlife offers an excellent resource for elementary and middle school kids to learn the regions of Texas. The cross-curricular activities are great for hands-on experience. Explore the tabs at the top of the screen to...
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Texas Parks and Wildlife: Primary Kids: Texas Regions
Texas Parks and Wildlife offers an excellent resource for young children to learn the regions of Texas. The cross-curricular activities are great for hands-on experience. Explore the tabs at the top of the screen to discover all TPWD has...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Big Bend
Deemed more than just a desert, Big Bend is indeed that! Find excellent narrative on the history and culture of this incredible park as well as notes on nature and science. Be sure to click on Visitor Photo Gallery for stunning views.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Texas' Natural Environment
Presents information and data on all aspects of the geography, natural resources, and climate of Texas, including natural disasters and extreme weather events.
Other
Esc 20: How Does Changing the Land Change Your Life? [Pdf]
In this lesson unit, students learn about the impact of changing the environment on people's lives, in both the past and in present-day Texas. They then complete a project and present it.
Other
Mr. Palm: Regions of Texas
The four major geographic regions of Texas are described in text and a slideshow, with a discussion of their landforms, climate, vegetation, animals, and resources.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Texas
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.
NSTATE
The Geography of Texas
Here you will find a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Texas. Find out the geographic center, total area, climate and much more.
DLTK
Texas State Map
Provides a blank map of Texas. Teachers will find many uses for this in the classroom. Students will enjoy coloring it and locating different parts of the state.
Other
Mr. Palm:positive/negative Consequences of Human Modification of the Environment
A short slideshow explaining several ways that changes to the environment can have both positive and negative consequences.
Other
Mr. Palm: Ways People Have Adapted to and Modified Their Environment in Texas
Ways that Texans have altered the environment in order to improve their living conditions are presented, for example, through forest clearing, irrigation, and dams.