Texas TEKS 7.10.C

Social Studies7th GradeGeography

The Standard

describe the structure of the population of Texas using demographic concepts such as growth rate and age distribution

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students interpret Texas census tables, growth rates, and age-group charts. They compare places or years and explain what the data shows about the population.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student can identify the largest age group and determine which place or period grew faster. The student supports each conclusion with numbers from the data.
Common Misconceptions: Students may confuse total population with growth rate. They may assume the largest age group is also the fastest-growing group. Some compare raw totals when the chart shows percentages.
How to Assess It: Exit ticket: A Texas county is 24% ages 0 to 17, 62% ages 18 to 64, and 14% age 65 or older. Write two accurate statements about its population structure.

Lesson moves

Give groups 100 counters to model three age groups from a Texas county data table, then compare models.
Ask students to write which public service a fast-growing county should expand first, using age data as evidence.
Play a chart-match game where students pair Texas population graphs with accurate descriptions and reject misleading claims.
Give students a county profile and ask them to recommend a school, clinic, or senior center based on the data.

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