USG.SS.19.B
Create a product on a contemporary government issue or topic using critical methods of inquiry.
United States Government · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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productcontemporary government issuecontemporary government topiccritical methodsinquiry
Skills
- create (a product on a contemporary government issue or topic) #dok3
- use (critical methods of inquiry) #dok2
- organize (information using established research methodologies) #dok2
- identify (valid sources related to a government issue or topic) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify valid sources for researching a current government issue or topic. #dok2
- I can organize information using critical methods of inquiry. #dok2
- I can use critical methods of inquiry to investigate a contemporary government issue or topic. #dok2
- I can create a product that communicates my findings about a contemporary government issue or topic. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Critical inquiry helps students develop informed perspectives on current government issues and topics.
- Creating products using research equips students with skills to participate effectively in civic life.
Essential Questions
- What makes a government issue or topic 'contemporary,' and why is it important to study?
- What are the critical methods of inquiry, and how can they be applied to social studies research?
- How do I determine if a source is valid and appropriate for my research?
- How can creating a product help me communicate my understanding of political issues?
- In what ways can research and inquiry influence public understanding and decision-making about government?