Symbols from
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Texas SymbolsTexas Symbols
• Texas is a land of rich history and culture. Its symbols represent a people who are as diverse as the land is vast.
• Enjoy this presentation on Texas symbols!
The Cowboy HatThe Cowboy Hat
Life on the Open Range• Represents the historical importance of the
Texas cowboys• As popular today as at any point in Texas history
The Texas LonghornThe Texas Longhorn
Perfect Animal for the State• Strong• Bold• Unique
The State FlagThe State Flag
Lone Star• Symbol of loyalty, independence, bravery, and
strength• Official flag of the Republic of Texas in 1839
The BluebonnetThe Bluebonnet
Blue as Can Be• State flower• Found along roadsides• Looks like a woman’s sunbonnet
The Texas Oil IndustryThe Texas Oil Industry
Black Gold• Lots of wealth from oil• Other energy industries follow
Texas Symbol Response
Choose a symbol below and write about what that symbol means to you.
Day 2Day 2
Texas RegionsTexas Regions
• Texas is divided into 4 regions
Gulf Coastal Region
Central Plains
High Plains
Mountains & Basins
Create a Texas Regions MapCreate a Texas Regions Map
• Now create a map of Texas, using your wax paper, showing where the regions are located.
• Create a labeled map key.
Day 3Day 3
Coastal RegionCoastal Region
Location of Coastal RegionLocation of Coastal Region
• Covers 1/3 of the land of Texas
• Northeast border is the Sabine River
• Southeast border is the Gulf of Mexico
• West border is the Balcones Escarpment
Coastal Animals….Coastal Animals….
• Many kinds of animals live in the coastal region… To name a few…– Quail– Hawks– Owls– Hundreds of other birds– Bald eagle– White tail deer– Foxes– Skunks– River otters– Bobcats– Alligators in the marshes!!! Some weigh up to 500 lbs!!!
Animals of the Coastal PlainsAnimals of the Coastal Plains
PLANTSPLANTS• The land along the Gulf Coast is very near
sea level. It is hard for water to drain off the land, since there is nowhere lower for the water to go. Much of the coast of Texas is made up of marshes----wetlands where a variety of tall grasses grow.
Way of life….Way of life….
• The gulf coast is a major center of economic activity. The marshlands provide breeding grounds for ocean life, which make the fish and shrimp businesses very important.
• The port of Houston is one of the 10 busiest ports in the world.
Oil & GasOil & Gas• Along the coastal region you will find many oil rigs
that are on-shore and off-shore….
• The ocean gives easy access to ship the oil and gas to where it needs to go..
Coastal Cities……Coastal Cities……• Austin
• Houston
• Dallas (on the border of Central Plains)
• San Antonio
• Texarkana
• Corpus Christi
• Brownsville
Coastal Climate…….Coastal Climate…….
• Hot and damp, humid
• Tornadoes, hurricanes
• 30-55 inches of rain per year
Central PlainsCentral Plains
Location of Central PlainsLocation of Central Plains
• The Great Plains include the Llano Estacado, the Panhandle, Edwards Plateau, Toyah Basin and the Llano Uplift.
• It is border on the east by the Caprock Escarpment in the panhandle and by the Balcones Fault to the southeast.
Picture of Edwards Plateau
Central Plain - AnimalsCentral Plain - Animals
• Bobcat
• White-tailed deer
• Turkeys
• Screech Owl
• Mexican Freetail Bat
• Cliff Swallow
Central Plain - PlantsCentral Plain - Plants
• Blue bonnets
• Indian Paintbrush
• Texas Oak Trees
• Mesquite Trees
• Baldcypress Trees
Central Plains ClimateCentral Plains Climate
Central Plain Cities…..Central Plain Cities…..
• Austin• Waco• Fredericksburg• Llano
• The Hill Country is a popular name for the area of hills along the Balcones Fault and is a transitional area between the Great Plains and the Gulf Coastal Plains.
Location of Central PlainsLocation of Central Plains
• The Great Plains include the Llano Estacado, the Panhandle, Edwards Plateau, Toyah Basin and the Llano Uplift.
• It is border on the east by the Caprock Escarpment in the panhandle and by the Balcones Fault to the southeast.
Picture of Edwards Plateau
Day 4Day 4
High PlainsHigh Plains
High Plains CitiesHigh Plains Cities
• Amarillo
• Lubbock
• Abilene
• San Angelo
• Wichita Falls
Location of High PlainsLocation of High Plains
• Northeast Texas
• The Colorado and Red River border the High Plains.
• Geographic Features:• Rolling grassy lands
• Thick grasses
• Cross Timbers area - large areas of hardwood trees
• Limestone rock
• Higher elevation because limestone doesn't wear down easily
ClimateClimate
• Dry air
• Tornadoes • 20-30 inches of rain per year
Way of LifeWay of Life
• Farming - fruits, vegetables, watermelons, oats
• Ranching - cattle, angora goats (mohair)
• Cedar trees – fence posts
• Oil and gas
PlantsPlants
• Prickly pear
• Yucca
• Indian Paintbrush
• Cactus
AnimalsAnimals
• Pronghorn
• Prarie Dog
• Snakes
• Horny Toad
Welcome to the Mountains and Welcome to the Mountains and Basins!!Basins!!
LocationLocation
• Far west Texas
• East border near Pecos River
• South border is the Rio Grande
• North border is New Mexico
CitiesCities
• El Paso
• Pecos
• Kermit & Monahans in Permian Basin area
• Fort Davis, Marfa, & Alpine in Mountain area
ClimateClimate
• Driest part of state
• 8 inches of rain per year, 20 inches of rain in the mountains
• Hot days, cool nights
Way of LifeWay of Life
• Ranching - cattle, sheep, goat
• Farming - cotton, fruits, vegetables, cantaloupes (irrigation in El Paso and Pecos River Valley)
• Oil and gas - part of Permian Basin
PlantsPlants
• IT IS FLAT!!!!!
• Some sagebrush
AnimalsAnimals
• Javelina
• Roadrunner
• Antelope
• Jack Rabbits
• Deer
• Big Horn Sheep
Day 5Day 5
Create a New MapCreate a New Map
• Title
• Map Key
• 2 animals for each region (SS pg. 40)
• 2 resources for each region