Kate Griff ith

4th Grade

April/ May 2012

The State of Texas

State Capitol: AustinState Flower: BluebonnetState Tree: Pecan TreeState Bird: Mockingbird

State Information

Texas became a state in 1845.

Texas State Flag

Texas is made up of plains and ranches

It’s natural resources include: Oil, lumber, salt, sulfur ,gypsum, natural gas, solar power, biomass, water, coal, silver, gold

Some of the industry and farming include: petroleum and natural gas, farming (cotton, livestock), steel, banking, insurance, tourism

What is Texas like?

Selena Gomez was born in Texas and is a famous singer.

Beyoncé Knowles is a pop singer from Texas.

Famous People from Texas

In 1845, Texas became a state.In 1964 the NASA established its

headquarters in Texas.In 1689 Mexican explorer Alonso de Leon

reached Fort St. Louis, and found it abandoned, during an expedition planned to reestablish Spanish presence in Texas.

The History of Texas

Texas’ climate is hot and coldIn the Spring, it is 60 to 70 degreaseIn the Summer, it is around 83 degrease In the Fall, it is around 50 degrease In the Winter, it is 36 degrease

The Climate in Texas