Contemporary Texas

1950-Present

Today, Texas is one of the most diverse economic and social atmospheres of anywhere in the world. The rich cultural heritage, agricultural magnitude and its technological novelties create a very productive environment, with noticeable population growth in the modern era as it has had throughout its notable history.

Linked Educational Resources

How will Texas address the demands for public education, healthcare and transportation in the 21st century?

Municipal Government

Dell Computers


Constitutional Comparison

Fossil Fuels

NASA-Houston

Off-Shore Drilling

MD Anderson

BIOGRAPHIES

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Denton Cooley

Benjy Brooks

Michael DeBakey

Walter Cunningham

Michael Dell

So, what's the story?

(linked articles)

Skill Building Activities

Copy of 7thGradeBioCards.pdf

BIO Cards

Use the Interactive Map to learn about some of Texas' major cities...

General Resources: Many of the wonderful resources found throughout this site are gathered from dozens of available links from other dynamic teachers, districts or organizations accessible on the web. The external resources are not the property of Lubbock I.S.D.