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Here are the teacher pack items for The Texas Agricultural Economy:
Overview In this experience, students first brainstorm the purpose of an unidentified farm machine (cotton compressor). Then they learn about the rise of commercial farming in Texas. Next they examine basic economic concepts, such as supply, demand, and competition, and apply them to commercial farming in Texas. Finally they read about modern agriculture in Texas and create a map of agricultural activity. Estimated duration: 45-55 minutes Vocabulary words: Objectives
Cotton was the main crop grown in Texas throughout most of the nineteenth century. The number of farms grew quickly after the Civil War. After the war, plantation owners had to learn how to farm the land without using slave labor. New machines were invented that helped farmers increase their production.
Objectives
Look at the picture of a plan for a farming machine. Use your imagination and describe what you think that the machine is designed to do.
Give students a few minutes to enjoy one another’s answers.
