AAS.SS.17.E
Identify bias and support with historical evidence a point of view on a social studies issue or event.
Ethnic Studies: African American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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biashistorical evidencepoint of viewsocial studies issuesocial studies event
Skills
- identify (bias in sources) #dok2
- support (a point of view with historical evidence) #dok3
- analyze (the impact of bias in social studies issues or events) #dok3
- evaluate (validity of evidence in supporting a perspective) #dok4
Learning Targets
- I can identify bias in social studies sources and materials. #dok2
- I can support a point of view on a social studies issue or event with relevant historical evidence. #dok3
- I can analyze how bias affects interpretations of historical events or issues. #dok3
- I can evaluate the strength of evidence used to justify a particular point of view. #dok4
Big Ideas
- Understanding and identifying bias is key to critically analyzing historical sources and forming well-supported perspectives.
- Supporting a point of view with credible historical evidence strengthens arguments about social studies issues and events.
Essential Questions
- How does bias appear in historical sources and social studies issues?
- Why is it important to support your point of view with historical evidence?
- In what ways can recognizing bias change the interpretation of a historical event?
- What criteria can be used to evaluate whether evidence effectively supports a point of view on a social studies issue?
- How can differing points of view influence public understanding of historical events?