State of Texas

Study the 28th State using Online Video

Use these 4 online educational video titles to study the history and geography of the twenty-eighth U.S. state. Learn how Texas is the meeting place of the four main geographical regions that make up most of the United States. Meet the noted personalities who have helped shape Texas's past and present. See how the diversity of the various ethnic groups that make up Texas's populace have contributed to its unique heritage. Identify the major industries found in Texas and the economic issues that may affect its future.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn how Texas is the meeting place of the four main geographical regions that make up most of the United States.
2. Meet the noted personalities who have helped shape Texas's past and present.
3. See how the diversity of the various ethnic groups that make up Texas's populace have contributed to its unique heritage.
4. Identify the major industries found in Texas and the economic issues that may affect its future.

• Geography > US Geography > Texas The Lone Star State
• Geography and Climate (Runtime: 14:32)
• Early History to Independence (Runtime: 16:41)
• Statehood and After (Runtime: 15:23)
• Change and Opportunity (Runtime: 16:17)