5.SS.5.B
Analyze various issues and events of the 21st century such as the War on Terror and the 2008 presidential election.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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issuesevents21st centuryWar on Terror2008 presidential election
Skills
- analyze (various issues and events of the 21st century) #dok3
- identify (issues and events of the 21st century) #dok1
- explain (the significance of selected events such as the War on Terror and the 2008 presidential election) #dok2
- compare (different events or issues in the 21st century) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify important issues and events of the 21st century such as the War on Terror and the 2008 presidential election. #dok1
- I can explain the significance of the War on Terror and the 2008 presidential election. #dok2
- I can compare different 21st-century events by analyzing their similarities and differences. #dok2
- I can analyze the impacts of major 21st-century events on the United States and the world. #dok3
- I can analyze multiple perspectives on issues such as the War on Terror or the 2008 presidential election. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The 21st century has brought new challenges and events that have shaped the United States domestically and globally.
- Understanding the significance of contemporary issues helps us interpret present-day society and government.
Essential Questions
- What are the major issues and events that have shaped the 21st century in the United States?
- How did the War on Terror impact American society, government, and foreign policy?
- What was significant about the 2008 presidential election in American history?
- How do different perspectives influence our understanding of current events?
- Why is it important to analyze how recent events affect the United States and the world?