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The State of Texas

The State of Texas. Kate Griffith 4 th Grade April/ May 2012. State Information. State Capitol: Austin State Flower: Bluebonnet State Tree: Pecan Tree State Bird: Mockingbird . Texas State Flag. Texas became a state in 1845. What is Texas like?.

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The State of Texas

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  1. The State of Texas Kate Griffith 4th Grade April/ May 2012

  2. State Information • State Capitol: Austin • State Flower: Bluebonnet • State Tree: Pecan Tree • State Bird: Mockingbird

  3. Texas State Flag • Texas became a state in 1845.

  4. What is Texas like? • 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

  5. Famous People from Texas • Selena Gomez was born in Texas and is a famous singer. • Beyoncé Knowles is a pop singer from Texas.

  6. The History of 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.

  7. The Climate in Texas • Texas’ climate is hot and cold • In the Spring, it is 60 to 70 degrease • In the Summer, it is around 83 degrease • In the Fall, it is around 50 degrease • In the Winter, it is 36 degrease

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