6.SS.8.B
Describe levels of economic development of various societies using indicators such as life expectancy, gross domestic product (GDP), GDP per capita, and literacy.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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levels of economic developmentsocietiesindicatorslife expectancygross domestic product (GDP)GDP per capitaliteracy
Skills
- describe (levels of economic development for various societies) #dok2
- use (indicators to describe economic development) #dok2
- compare (levels of economic development using indicators) #dok2
- analyze (what indicators reveal about societies) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can list indicators used to measure economic development, such as life expectancy, GDP, GDP per capita, and literacy. #dok1
- I can describe the levels of economic development in various societies. #dok2
- I can use indicators like GDP and literacy to describe the economic development of different societies. #dok2
- I can compare multiple societies using economic indicators to determine levels of development. #dok2
- I can analyze what economic indicators reveal about the quality of life in a society. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Economic development can be measured and compared using specific indicators such as life expectancy, GDP, and literacy.
- Indicators of economic development reveal important characteristics about the quality of life and opportunities within a society.
Essential Questions
- What indicators can we use to measure the economic development of a society?
- How do life expectancy, GDP, GDP per capita, and literacy reflect a society's economic health?
- In what ways do the levels of economic development differ among societies?
- How can economic indicators help us compare the development of different societies?
- What can economic indicators tell us about the daily lives of people in various societies?