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Here are the teacher pack items for The Texas Agricultural Economy:
Overview In this experience, students first brainstorm the purpose of an unidentified farm machine (cotton compressor). Then they learn about the rise of commercial farming in Texas. Next they examine basic economic concepts, such as supply, demand, and competition, and apply them to commercial farming in Texas. Finally they read about modern agriculture in Texas and create a map of agricultural activity. Estimated duration: 45-55 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
Cotton was the main cash crop in Texas during much of the 1800s. After the Civil War, farming changed because slavery had ended. Many landowners began using sharecropping and tenant farming instead of slave labor. As cotton farming spread to more land and new tools helped farmers work more efficiently, the number of farms in Texas grew.
Objectives
Look at the picture of a plan for a farming machine. What do you think it is? What do you think it does? What do you think it is used for?
If you don’t know, look at the image and make observations about what you see
Give students a few minutes to enjoy one another’s answers.
