5.SS.12.B
Identify and explain how geographic factors have influenced the location of economic activities in the United States.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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Skills
- identify (geographic factors influencing location of economic activities in the United States) #dok1
- explain (how geographic factors influence the location of economic activities) #dok2
- analyze (the relationship between geography and economic activity) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify geographic factors that influence where economic activities are located in the United States. #dok1
- I can explain how geographic factors such as climate, landforms, and resources affect the location of different economic activities. #dok2
- I can analyze the relationship between geography and the types of economic activities found in various regions of the United States. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Geographic factors play a significant role in shaping where different types of economic activities develop in the United States.
- Understanding the connection between geography and economy helps explain regional patterns of economic activity.
Essential Questions
- What geographic factors influence where people choose to start certain economic activities in the United States?
- How do climate, landforms, and natural resources affect the types of economic activities in different regions?
- Why are some types of industries or businesses located in certain places but not others?
- How do changes in the environment or available resources impact economic activities in a region?
- What might happen to a region's economy if its geographic factors change?