STSS.SS.2.A
Locate, analyze, organize, synthesize, evaluate, and apply information about the selected topic, identifying, describing, and evaluating multiple points of view.
Special Topics in Social Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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informationselected topicpoints of view
Skills
- locate (information about the selected topic) #dok1
- analyze (information about the selected topic) #dok2
- organize (information about the selected topic) #dok2
- synthesize (information about the selected topic) #dok3
- evaluate (information about the selected topic) #dok3
- apply (information about the selected topic) #dok3
- identify (multiple points of view) #dok2
- describe (multiple points of view) #dok2
- evaluate (multiple points of view) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can locate information about a selected social studies topic from a variety of valid sources. #dok1
- I can identify multiple points of view related to a social studies topic. #dok2
- I can analyze and organize information to better understand a social studies issue. #dok2
- I can describe different perspectives on a social studies topic. #dok2
- I can synthesize information from multiple sources to develop a deeper understanding. #dok3
- I can evaluate the quality and relevance of information I find on a topic. #dok3
- I can apply gathered information to answer questions or solve problems about a social studies topic. #dok3
- I can evaluate multiple points of view and determine their significance within a social studies context. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective research and analysis in social studies require considering multiple points of view.
- Critical thinking skills—including locating, organizing, synthesizing, and evaluating information—lead to a deeper understanding of complex topics.
Essential Questions
- What steps should I take to effectively research a social studies topic?
- How can multiple points of view enhance our understanding of an issue in social studies?
- In what ways can I critically analyze the information I gather?
- Why is it important to evaluate the validity and relevance of the sources I use?
- How can synthesizing information from different sources help me build stronger arguments or interpretations?