Age of Oil

Middle School
Written By Texas Policy

Part of the mystique and legend that is Texas comes from the history of Texas oil and gas. Oil transformed Texas from a land where farming and ranching dominated the state, into an economic powerhouse that has lifted billions worldwide out of poverty in the last 100 years.

Explore the history of oil and gas in Texas in this Age of Oil newspaper. These activities, based on Texas TEKS, take students through the timeline of Texas oil and gas and its impact.

Learn more about the history of Texas oil and gas.

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