STSS.SS.1.C

Appraise a geographic perspective that considers physical and cultural processes as they affect the selected topic.

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

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Vocabulary
geographic perspectivephysical processescultural processesselected topic
Skills
  • appraise (geographic perspective in context of selected topic) #dok3
  • consider (effects of physical processes on selected topic) #dok2
  • consider (effects of cultural processes on selected topic) #dok2
  • analyze (relationships between physical and cultural processes and the selected topic) #dok3
  • integrate (geographic perspective to interpret a social studies topic) #dok4
Learning Targets
  • I can define the concept of geographic perspective. #dok1
  • I can identify physical and cultural processes relevant to a selected topic. #dok1
  • I can describe how physical and cultural processes relate to specific social studies topics. #dok2
  • I can explain how a geographic perspective provides insight into a selected topic. #dok2
  • I can analyze how physical and cultural processes affect a selected social studies topic. #dok3
  • I can appraise the importance of considering multiple processes when studying a topic from a geographic perspective. #dok3
  • I can integrate the consideration of physical and cultural processes to develop a comprehensive understanding of a selected topic. #dok4
Big Ideas
  • Physical and cultural processes shape our understanding of social studies topics through the lens of geographic perspective.
  • Applying a geographic perspective helps reveal the complex interactions between environment, culture, and social issues.
Essential Questions
  • How does using a geographic perspective change the way we understand social studies topics?
  • In what ways do physical processes (like climate or landforms) impact the selected topic?
  • How do cultural processes influence the development or outcome of the selected topic?
  • Why is it important to consider both physical and cultural perspectives when analyzing social studies issues?
  • What might we overlook if we ignore geographic factors in the study of a social studies topic?