7.SS.9.A
Identify ways in which Texans have adapted to and modified the environment and explain the positive and negative consequences of the modifications.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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Texansenvironmentadaptationmodificationpositive consequencesnegative consequencesmodifications
Skills
- identify (ways Texans have adapted to the environment) #dok1
- identify (ways Texans have modified the environment) #dok1
- explain (positive consequences of environmental modifications) #dok2
- explain (negative consequences of environmental modifications) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify ways Texans have adapted to their environment. #dok1
- I can identify ways Texans have modified their environment. #dok1
- I can explain positive consequences of human modifications to the Texas environment. #dok2
- I can explain negative consequences of human modifications to the Texas environment. #dok2
- I can compare the positive and negative effects of environmental modifications by Texans. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Humans adapt to and modify their environment in various ways to meet their needs and improve their lives.
- Changes made to the environment by Texans have both intended beneficial outcomes and unintended negative effects.
Essential Questions
- In what ways have Texans adapted to their natural environment throughout history?
- How have Texans modified their environment to suit their needs?
- What are some positive outcomes of the ways Texans have changed their environment?
- What are some negative consequences of environmental modifications in Texas?
- How can we balance the benefits and drawbacks when modifying the environment?