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Chapter 30 Resources
Texas on Tape
View the Texas on Tape Chapter 30 Video Segment Online broadband
version or dialup version
(Requires QuickTime
Player)
Read the Texas on Tape Chapter 30 Video Lesson Review
Questions and Answers
Chapter Summary
Listen to a summary of each section of the chapter as you read along.
Available both in English and Spanish.
Escuche el resumen de cada sección del capítulo meintras
lo lees. Disponible en Ingles y Español.
- more about Chinese Texans, including "Pershing's Chinese"
(Section 1, p. 621)
- information on cultural celebrations in Texas (Section 1, p. 622)
- details on national trade policies(Section 1, p. 627)
- additional information on government
energy and agricultural subsidies (Section 1, p. 627)
- information on Texas's
exports to Canada (Section 2, p. 630)
- articles about proposed ways to cut down on crime (Section 3, p. 634)
- data on employment
statistics for major Texas metropolitan areas (Skillbuilder, p. 635)
- help in researching high-tech
industries in Texas (Science, Technology & Society Activity, p. 637)
- Online
TAKS Diagnostic and Practice Tests
Additional Resources
For more information on topics covered in this chapter, see the following Web sites:
- TravelTex,
the official state tourism site, which offers information on the many cultures of Texas
- Texas's Business
Information Data Center
- articles and graphs on trade, industry, cities, and employment from the Texas Almanac
For more information on people related to this chapter, see:
Learning from Museums
There are several museums that provide ways of extending the
content of Chapter 30.
Students will enjoy audiovisual exhibits on 26 ethnic and cultural groups
and a living history area, where historic buildings recreate the life of
early Texans. In addition, the Institute offers excellent online resources
for both students and teachers, including
The Mexic-Arte Museum offers changing shows of Mexican, Latino, and Latin American
art and culture. It also sponsors cultural exhibits, plays, and activities celebrating
the Día De los Muertos (including a parade), the Noche de Fiesta Navideña (Christmas)
and La Posada. The museum also offers innovative educational programs.
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