MAS.SS.8.A
Describe how Mexican Americans have participated in supporting and changing government.
Ethnic Studies: Mexican American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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Skills
- describe (how Mexican Americans have participated in government) #dok1
- describe (how Mexican Americans have supported government) #dok1
- describe (how Mexican Americans have changed government) #dok1
- analyze (ways Mexican Americans have influenced government decisions and policies) #dok3
- explain (the significance of Mexican American political participation) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can describe ways Mexican Americans have participated in supporting government. #dok1
- I can describe ways Mexican Americans have participated in changing government. #dok1
- I can explain the significance of Mexican American political participation in the United States. #dok2
- I can analyze examples of Mexican American influence on government decisions and policies. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Mexican Americans have played an important role in supporting and changing government throughout U.S. history.
- Political participation by Mexican Americans has contributed to social change and the shaping of democratic processes in the United States.
Essential Questions
- In what ways have Mexican Americans participated in supporting and changing government throughout U.S. history?
- How have Mexican Americans influenced important government decisions and policies?
- Why is political participation significant for the Mexican American community?
- What challenges have Mexican Americans faced in their efforts to support or change government?
- How does Mexican American participation help shape a more inclusive democracy?