Using Lesson Plan
Texas Oil Boom
Objective: The student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history
of Texas during the 20th and early 21st centuries. TEKS §113.19. Social Studies, Grade 7
(A)(B).
The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a
variety of sources including electronic technology. TEKS §113.19. Social Studies, Grade 7
(30)(A)(B)(D)(E)(F)(G)(H).
The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. TEKS §113.19. Social Studies,
Grade 7 (31)(A)(B)(C)(D).
Assumptions: Students will develop an understanding of the Texas Oil industry and its
influence on the economic development of Texas.
Materials: Students will develop an understanding of the Texas Oil Boom and its economic
impact. This can be an individual or group assignment. They will use the PowerPoint slide
notes to view online newspaper articles and follow the permalinks embedded in the pictures
and shapes [oil rig] to find out more.
Worksheets: Texas Oil Boom! T-chart , Big Bucks!, Fact & Opinion, Writing Prompt
Puzzles and Games: Crossword
Anticipatory Set: Do the class activity and locate the commonly used vocabulary words
(listed on slide # 3). You may use an online resource or your textbook. Then use the
embedded permalinks on slides # 5 & 11 to explore the online newspapers.
Instructional Input: Students will use embedded links in the pictures and shapes [oil rig]
from the the PowerPoint slides to access the online newspapers to research the topic and find
out more. The teacher will play the slideshow to familiarize students with content and
navigation and maybe go over one activity with students before they explore the links on their
own.
Assessment: The “Texas Oil” worksheet and additional worksheets.
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The student is expected to explain the growth and development of the cattle and oil
industries. TEKS §113.6. Social Studies, Grade 4 (4.4)(A).
(7.12) The student understands the factors that caused Texas to change from an agrarian to
an urban society. The student is expected to trace the development of major industries that
contributed to the urbanization of Texas. TEKS §113.6. Social Studies, Grade 7 (7.12)(B)
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