MAS.SS.6.B
Identify physical and human geographic factors related to the settlement of American Indian societies.
Ethnic Studies: Mexican American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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physical geographic factorshuman geographic factorssettlementAmerican Indian societies
Skills
- identify (physical geographic factors related to the settlement of American Indian societies) #dok1
- identify (human geographic factors related to the settlement of American Indian societies) #dok1
- differentiate (between physical and human geographic factors) #dok2
- describe (relationships between geographic factors and settlement patterns) #dok2
- analyze (how specific geographic factors influenced the settlement of American Indian societies) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify physical geographic factors that influenced the settlement of American Indian societies. #dok1
- I can identify human geographic factors related to where American Indian societies settled. #dok1
- I can differentiate between physical and human geographic factors that contributed to settlement patterns. #dok2
- I can describe how specific geographic factors shaped the development of American Indian communities. #dok2
- I can analyze historical examples of how physical and human geography impacted the settlement of American Indian societies. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Settlement patterns of American Indian societies were shaped by both physical and human geographic factors.
- Understanding geographic influences helps explain why American Indian societies developed in particular locations.
Essential Questions
- What physical geographic factors influenced the settlement choices of American Indian societies?
- How did human geographic factors affect where and how American Indian societies lived?
- In what ways did geography contribute to differences among American Indian communities?
- How can we distinguish between physical and human geographic factors when studying historical settlements?
- Why is it important to consider both types of geographic factors in understanding the development of societies?