SSRM.SS.1.A
Select a social studies issue, topic, or area of interest.
Social Studies Research Methods · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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Skills
- select (a social studies issue) #dok1
- select (a social studies topic) #dok1
- select (an area of interest) #dok1
- identify (an area of interest in social studies) #dok1
- determine (a research focus in social studies) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can select a social studies issue that interests me. #dok1
- I can identify a social studies topic suitable for research. #dok1
- I can select an area of interest in the field of social studies. #dok1
- I can determine a research focus based on my interests and available frameworks. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Students must consciously choose what to investigate in social studies by selecting a focused issue, topic, or area of interest.
- An organizing framework helps researchers define and refine their area of study.
Essential Questions
- How do I decide what social studies issue or topic to research?
- Why is it important to select an area of interest before beginning research?
- What role does an organizing framework play in focusing my research?
- How can my personal interests shape my research topic in social studies?
- What factors should I consider when choosing a social studies issue or topic to investigate?