Texas TEKS 7.12

7.12 is a TEKS knowledge and skills statement. These are the student expectations under it.

• 7.12.A

  explain the impact of national and international markets on the production of goods and services in Texas, including agriculture and oil and gas

• 7.12.B

  explain the impact of economic concepts within the free enterprise system such as supply and demand, profit, and world competition on the economy of Texas

• 7.12.C

  analyze the impact of significant industries in Texas such as aerospace, medical, and computer technologies on local, national, and international markets.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students explain how supply, demand, profit, and global competition shape Texas agriculture, energy, and technology businesses. They trace how Texas industries affect jobs, prices, and markets beyond the state.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

Students can build a clear cause-and-effect chain from a market change to decisions by Texas producers. They support claims with accurate examples from agriculture, oil and gas, aerospace, medicine, or computers.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may think Texas businesses sell only within the state or that higher prices always mean higher profits. They may confuse demand with supply or overlook labor, shipping, and production costs.

04

How to Assess It

Exit ticket: Choose one Texas industry and explain how a change in national or global demand could affect its production, profits, and workers.

1. 01

   Give groups product cards, market event cards, and yarn to build cause-and-effect chains connecting global events with Texas producers and workers.

2. 02

   Ask students to write: How could rising global demand for Texas oil help some Texans while creating problems for others?

3. 03

   Run a market simulation where teams buy and sell Texas cotton as supply, demand, shipping costs, and foreign competition change each round.

4. 04

   Students inspect grocery labels and fuel price data, then explain how imports, exports, or transportation costs affect one Texas business.

• 4.9

  Economics. The student understands the basic economic activities of early societies in Texas. The student is expected to:

• 4.10

  Economics. The student understands the characteristics and benefits of the free enterprise system in Texas. The student is expected to:

• 4.11

  Economics. The student understands patterns of work and economic activities in Texas. The student is expected to:

• 5.12

  Economics. The student understands patterns of work and economic activities in the United States. The student is expected to: