Grade 7 ยท Social Studies Video Lesson
Economics. The student understands the factors that caused Texas to change from an agrarian to an urban society Video Lesson
Curriculum-aligned Grade 7 Social Studies lesson video for Economics. The student understands the factors that caused Texas to change from an agrarian to an urban society. Use it for classroom preview, instruction support, or home review.
About This Video
Curriculum-aligned Grade 7 Social Studies lesson video for Economics. The student understands the factors that caused Texas to change from an agrarian to an urban society. Use it for classroom preview, instruction support, or home review.
This watch page is dedicated to the video. For the complete text lesson plan, activities, standards alignment, and answer guides, use the companion lesson page: Economics. The student understands the factors that caused Texas to change from an agrarian to an urban society lesson plan.
Video Learning Notes
Texas's transformation from an agrarian to an urban society was driven by economic factors such as transportation improvements, the oil and gas industry, and manufacturing growth. These industries created new jobs and attracted people to cities, changing the types of occupations available and reshaping Texas's social and economic landscape. Understanding these changes helps students see how economic development influences population patterns and community life.
Learning Goals
- Explain the economic factors and development of major industries such as transportation, oil and gas, and manufacturing that led to the urbanization of Texas.
- Describe the changes in types of jobs and occupations that resulted from Texas's urbanization.
Curriculum Context
Grade: Grade 7
Subject: Social Studies
Curriculum: TEKS