Texas Geography (CEC)

Texas Geography L1

Learning the geography of Texas is a prerequisite for understanding how land formations and the climate affected Texas history. Let’s take a deeper look into the lay of the land, the types of vegetation found in Texas, what natural resources are found in Texas and where, and why Texans inhabit certain population centers. There’s a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get started!

Learning Objectives for Lesson 1

• Determine the lay of the land in Texas;
• Discover where certain trees grow;
• Locate oil reserves;
• Determine where Texas winds blow;
• Analyze Texas population centers;
• Discover what lies below the surface of Texas.