SSRM.SS.3.E
Employ empathy, skepticism, and critical judgment to analysis of topic.
Social Studies Research Methods · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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empathyskepticismcritical judgmentanalysistopic
Skills
- employ (empathy in analysis of topic) #dok3
- employ (skepticism in analysis of topic) #dok3
- employ (critical judgment in analysis of topic) #dok3
- analyze (topic using various lenses) #dok3
- evaluate (evidence and perspectives on the topic) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can use empathy to understand multiple perspectives related to a social studies topic. #dok3
- I can apply skepticism when evaluating sources and evidence on a social studies topic. #dok3
- I can use critical judgment to draw conclusions about a complex social studies issue. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Empathy, skepticism, and critical judgment are essential skills for objectively analyzing social studies topics.
- Analyzing topics through multiple critical lenses deepens understanding and challenges assumptions.
Essential Questions
- How does using empathy impact our interpretation of social studies topics?
- Why is skepticism important when analyzing sources and evidence?
- What role does critical judgment play in developing informed conclusions about social studies issues?
- How can balancing empathy, skepticism, and critical judgment improve the quality of our analysis?