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Here are the teacher pack items for Urban Growth:
Overview In this experience, students make observations about a graph of total Texas population between the years 1900 and 2020. Then they learn about urban growth over the twentieth century and the changes it brought in the Texas economy. Next they examine two population maps to draw conclusions about current urban growth. Finally they write a short profile of their hometown using concepts learned in the lesson. Estimated duration: 40-50 minutes Discovery Reading A printable Discovery Reading is included in the student pack as a support for understanding the experience’s core content and concepts. This Discovery Reading is not necessary to complete the experience and serves as an optional support resource. Vocabulary Words: These vocabulary words are used in the experience or connect closely to the standards and content students examine. Students should understand these terms as they work through the experience. Objectives
Before the twentieth century, Texas was mainly a rural state where many people worked as farmers and ranchers. In the 1900s, the growth of the oil and gas industries and other businesses led many Texans to move to towns and cities. This change is called urbanization, which means more people living and working in cities.
Objectives
Look at the graph of the population in Texas since 1900. Make an observation about the graph by writing what you see, think, or wonder after looking at it
Students will likely make the following observations: Then ask students: How do you think that the growth of Texas cities compares to the growth of the Texas general population? Students will explore this question in the next scene, so accept their predictions now without evaluating them.
