The Changing Face of Texas

7th Grade Texas History

Don’t forget to cite your sources while researching!

Resources

Here is a list of electronic resources, but don’t forget that books are always a good source of information. You must cite your sources on a separate piece of paper.

Library Databases-Be sure to ask your librarian or teacher for a list of passwords for home use!

1. The Handbook of Texas Online

2. Gale Group-Scroll down to use the Texas Almanac

3. Britannica Online

4. Grolier Online

Other Resources

1. Texas! Holt textbook

2. Nicenet.org-Use this for the extra credit discussion board. Your teacher will provide you with a class registration number.

3. The Cattle Kingdom-Navigate using the left side of the page then use the Research Links at the bottom of the page. Links gathered by Holt.

4. The Oil Boom-Navigate using the left side of the page then use the Research Links at the bottom of the page. Links gathered by Holt.

5. Railroads and Farming-Navigate using the left side of the page then use the Research Links at the bottom of the page. Links gathered by Holt.

Citing Sources (for both print and electronic media)

1. Citation Machine-An electronic way to cite your sources

2. Using MLA