5.SS.21.B
Summarize the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups to our national identity.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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contributionspeopleracial groupsethnic groupsreligious groupsnational identity
Skills
- summarize (the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups) #dok2
- identify (various racial, ethnic, and religious groups in the United States) #dok1
- describe (how diverse groups have shaped national identity) #dok2
- analyze (the impact of these contributions on U.S. culture and identity) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify various racial, ethnic, and religious groups in the United States. #dok1
- I can summarize the contributions of people of different backgrounds to our national identity. #dok2
- I can describe how people from diverse groups have shaped American culture and national identity. #dok2
- I can analyze the impact of contributions from different groups on U.S. national identity. #dok3
Big Ideas
- People of many racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds have contributed to the culture and identity of the United States.
- Understanding the diverse contributions of Americans helps us appreciate what makes our national identity unique and inclusive.
Essential Questions
- In what ways have people from different racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds contributed to American culture?
- How have the contributions of diverse groups shaped our national identity?
- Why is it important to recognize and value the contributions of all groups in the United States?
- What examples can you find of traditions or achievements that reflect the influence of different groups?
- How does learning about these contributions change your understanding of what it means to be American?