SSRM.SS.6.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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studentprinciplesrequirementsscientific methodsocial studies issuetopicarea of interest
Skills
- identify (social studies issues) #dok1
- recognize (areas of interest in social studies) #dok1
- select (a social studies issue, topic, or area of interest) #dok2
- differentiate (between issues, topics, and areas of interest) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples of social studies issues, topics, and areas of interest. #dok1
- I can recognize the difference between a topic and an area of interest in social studies. #dok1
- I can select a relevant social studies issue, topic, or area of interest to investigate. #dok2
- I can differentiate between issues, topics, and areas of interest in the context of social studies research. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Students must be able to choose a meaningful social studies issue, topic, or area of interest before beginning a research project.
- The ability to select and define a research focus is foundational to applying the scientific method in social studies.
Essential Questions
- How do I identify a compelling social studies issue or topic to research?
- What makes an area of interest suitable for social studies investigation?
- How do issues, topics, and areas of interest differ in the context of social sciences?
- Why is it important to carefully select an issue or area of interest before starting research?
- What criteria can I use to ensure my chosen topic is appropriate for research using the scientific method?