6.SS.14.B
Compare characteristics of institutions in various contemporary societies.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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characteristicsinstitutionscontemporary societies
Skills
- compare (characteristics of institutions in various contemporary societies) #dok2
- identify (institutions in various contemporary societies) #dok1
- analyze (differences and similarities of institutions) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify basic institutions found in contemporary societies. #dok1
- I can compare the characteristics of institutions in different contemporary societies. #dok2
- I can analyze similarities and differences in how institutions function across societies. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Institutions such as government, economy, education, and religion exist in all societies but can look very different depending on the society.
- Comparing institutions across contemporary societies helps us understand how cultures organize and sustain themselves.
Essential Questions
- What basic institutions exist in every society?
- How and why do institutions in different contemporary societies differ?
- What factors shape the characteristics of an institution within a society?
- How does comparing institutions help us understand the broader society?
- In what ways do institutions reflect the values and beliefs of the societies they serve?