STSS.SS.1.A

Apply social studies methodologies encompassing a variety of research and analytical tools to explore questions or issues thoroughly and fairly to include multiple perspectives.

Special Topics in Social Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
social studies methodologiesresearch toolsanalytical toolsquestionsissuesmultiple perspectives
Skills
  • apply (social studies methodologies, research and analytical tools) #dok3
  • explore (questions or issues thoroughly and fairly) #dok3
  • consider (multiple perspectives) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify social studies methodologies and the tools used in research and analysis. #dok1
  • I can describe various research and analytical tools important for social studies inquiry. #dok1
  • I can recognize multiple perspectives related to a social studies issue. #dok1
  • I can explain how to use different methodologies to explore a social studies question. #dok2
  • I can compare various analytical tools for examining social studies topics. #dok2
  • I can apply research and analytical tools to a social studies topic to explore it thoroughly and fairly. #dok3
  • I can incorporate multiple perspectives when analyzing questions or issues in social studies. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • A thorough and fair exploration of social studies topics requires the use of varied methodologies and tools that account for multiple perspectives.
  • Critical research in social studies involves not only gathering information, but also analyzing issues from several viewpoints to gain a comprehensive understanding.
Essential Questions
  • What research and analytical tools can be used to investigate social studies questions or issues?
  • Why is it important to consider multiple perspectives when exploring a social studies topic?
  • How can different methodologies influence the conclusions we draw about social issues?
  • What does it mean to investigate a topic thoroughly and fairly in the context of social studies?
  • How do we balance and weigh different perspectives in our analysis of social studies issues?