7.SS.9.B
Explain ways in which geographic factors such as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the Dust Bowl, limited water resources, and alternative energy sources have affected the political, economic, and social development of Texas.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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geographic factorsGalveston Hurricane of 1900Dust Bowllimited water resourcesalternative energy sourcespolitical developmenteconomic developmentsocial developmentTexas
Skills
- explain (ways in which geographic factors have affected development in Texas) #dok2
- analyze (the impact of specific events such as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 and the Dust Bowl) #dok3
- identify (geographic factors that have influenced political, economic, and social development in Texas) #dok1
- interpret (the effects of natural disasters and resource limitations on communities) #dok3
- differentiate (between types of geographic factors and their unique impacts) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify geographic factors, such as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 and the Dust Bowl, that have influenced Texas. #dok1
- I can identify examples of limited water resources and alternative energy sources in Texas. #dok1
- I can explain how natural disasters, such as hurricanes and drought, led to changes in Texas’s development. #dok2
- I can differentiate the political, economic, and social impacts of specific geographic events in Texas history. #dok2
- I can analyze how the Dust Bowl affected the migration and economy of Texas communities. #dok3
- I can interpret the influence of alternative energy sources on the development of Texas. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Geographic factors, including natural disasters and resource availability, have significantly influenced Texas's political, economic, and social development.
- Understanding the relationship between geography and development helps explain major shifts in Texas history and society.
Essential Questions
- How have major geographic events, like the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 or the Dust Bowl, shaped the development of Texas?
- What are the political, economic, and social consequences of limited water resources in Texas?
- How have Texans responded to and recovered from the challenges posed by natural disasters?
- In what ways have alternative energy sources changed the development of Texas?
- Why is it important to understand how geographic factors influence a region's growth and change?