7.SS.2.A
Compare the cultures of American Indians in Texas prior to European colonization such as Gulf, Plains, Puebloan, and Southeastern.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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culturesAmerican IndiansTexasEuropean colonizationGulfPlainsPuebloanSoutheastern
Skills
- compare (cultures of American Indians in Texas prior to European colonization) #dok2
- identify (distinctive characteristics of Gulf, Plains, Puebloan, and Southeastern groups) #dok1
- describe (ways of life and cultural practices of different American Indian groups) #dok2
- analyze (similarities and differences among multiple American Indian cultures in Texas) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the names and locations of major American Indian groups in Texas before European colonization. #dok1
- I can compare the cultures of Gulf, Plains, Puebloan, and Southeastern American Indian groups using specific examples. #dok2
- I can describe similarities and differences among the lifestyles, housing, and traditions of these groups. #dok2
- I can analyze how geography influenced cultural differences among Texas American Indian groups prior to European colonization. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Different American Indian groups in Texas developed distinct cultures shaped by their environment and resources.
- Comparing the Gulf, Plains, Puebloan, and Southeastern peoples helps us understand cultural diversity in Texas before European contact.
Essential Questions
- What were the major American Indian groups living in Texas before European colonization?
- How did the cultures of the Gulf, Plains, Puebloan, and Southeastern groups differ from one another?
- What factors contributed to cultural differences among American Indian groups in Texas?
- In what ways did the environment shape the lifestyles of different Texas American Indian peoples?
- Why is it important to understand the diversity of American Indian cultures in early Texas?