Destination
bulletThe regions of Texas
Objectives (TEKS)
bulletLocate places and regions of importance in Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries
bulletCompare places and regions of Texas in terms of physical and human characteristics
bulletAnalyze the effects of physical and human factors such as climate, weather, landforms, irrigation, transportation, and communication on major events in Texas
bulletExplain ways in which geographic factors have affected political, economic, and social development of Texas
bulletAnalyze why immigrant groups came to Texas and where they settled
bulletDescribe how people from selected racial, ethnic and religious groups attempt to maintain their cultural heritage while adapting to the larger Texas culture
Web Sites
bulletTour Texas
bulletTravel Tex
bulletTexas Parks and Wildlife
bulletTexas Almanac
bulletHandbook of Texas Online

Student Activities
bulletIntroduction to Texas Regions - This activity can be done as a class discussion. Handout in .pdf format
bulletTexas Panhandle Plains - Handout in .pdf format
bulletTexas Piney Woods - Handout in .pdf format
bulletTexas Big Bend Country - Handout in .pdf format
bulletTexas Prairies and Lakes - Handout in .pdf format
bulletSouth Texas Plains - Handout in .pdf format
bulletTexas Hill Country - Handout in .pdf format
bulletTexas Gulf Coast - Handout in .pdf format

 

Assessment
Select the number of assessments appropriate for your class.
bulletTexas Panhandle Plains - Handout in .pdf format; Bingo card in .pdf format
bulletTexas Piney Woods - Handout in .pdf format
bulletTexas Big Bend Country - Handout in .pdf format
bulletTexas Prairies and Lakes - Handout in .pdf format
bulletSouth Texas Plains - Handout in .pdf format
bulletTexas Hill Country - Handout in .pdf format
bulletTexas Gulf Coast - Handout in .pdf format; K-W-L chart in .pdf format
bulletFinal Project - Students will create a travel brochure using Microsoft Publisher for the region of their choice. - Handout in .pdf format