6.SS.15.B
Identify and describe factors that influence cultural change such as improvements in communication, transportation, and economic development.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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factorscultural changeimprovementscommunicationtransportationeconomic development
Skills
- identify (factors influencing cultural change) #dok1
- describe (how communication, transportation, and economic development influence cultural change) #dok2
- explain (the relationship between improvements in technology and changes in culture) #dok3
- analyze (how specific improvements have led to cultural change in various societies) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify factors that influence cultural change, such as communication, transportation, and economic development. #dok1
- I can describe how improvements in communication, transportation, and economic development affect cultures. #dok2
- I can explain the relationship between technological improvements and cultural change. #dok3
- I can analyze examples of how improved communication, transportation, and economic development have led to cultural change in world societies. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Cultural change is often driven by improvements in technology, communication, transportation, and economic development.
- Societies and cultures are constantly evolving as they interact with new ideas, technologies, and systems.
Essential Questions
- What factors influence cultural change in societies?
- How do improvements in communication and transportation contribute to cultural change?
- In what ways does economic development impact the culture of a society?
- Can technological advancements lead to both positive and negative cultural changes? How?
- What are some examples of cultural change resulting from new technologies or economic growth?