7.SS.18.C
Identify examples of Spanish influence and the influence of other cultures on Texas such as place names, vocabulary, religion, architecture, food, and the arts.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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Skills
- identify (examples of Spanish influence on Texas) #dok1
- identify (the influence of other cultures on Texas) #dok1
- describe (ways Spanish and other cultures have influenced place names, vocabulary, religion, architecture, food, and the arts in Texas) #dok2
- compare (the influence of Spanish and other cultures in different cultural aspects) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples of Spanish influence on Texas culture. #dok1
- I can identify the ways other cultures have influenced Texas. #dok1
- I can describe how Spanish and other cultures have affected place names, vocabulary, religion, architecture, food, and the arts in Texas. #dok2
- I can compare how Spanish and other cultures have shaped different aspects of Texas culture. #dok2
- I can analyze the lasting impact of cultural influences on the identity of Texas. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Many elements of Texas culture, including place names, language, food, religion, and the arts, have been shaped by Spanish and other cultural influences.
- Understanding the cultural influences on Texas helps explain the state's diverse identity and traditions.
Essential Questions
- What are some examples of Spanish influence visible in Texas today?
- How have other cultures, in addition to Spanish, contributed to Texas's cultural landscape?
- In what ways do cultural influences affect everyday life in Texas?
- Why is it important to understand the different cultural influences on Texas?
- How do place names, architecture, religion, food, and the arts reflect the cultural diversity of Texas?