WGS.SS.13.B
Compare maps of voting patterns and political boundaries to make inferences about the distribution of political power.
World Geography Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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mapsvoting patternspolitical boundariesdistributionpolitical power
Skills
- compare (maps of voting patterns and political boundaries) #dok2
- make inferences (about the distribution of political power) #dok3
- interpret (maps) #dok2
- analyze (relationships between voting patterns and political boundaries) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can interpret maps that show voting patterns and political boundaries. #dok2
- I can compare maps to identify similarities and differences in voting patterns and political boundaries. #dok2
- I can make inferences about the distribution of political power based on map data. #dok3
- I can analyze relationships between voting patterns and political boundaries to draw conclusions about political power. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Political boundaries and voting patterns are closely connected and can reveal the distribution of political power.
- Maps can be used to interpret and make inferences about political processes within and between regions.
Essential Questions
- How do maps of voting patterns and political boundaries help us understand political power in a region?
- What are the similarities and differences between political boundaries and voting patterns?
- Why might the distribution of political power differ from the boundaries seen on a map?
- How can interpreting maps help reveal relationships between geography and politics?
- In what ways might changes in political boundaries affect voting patterns and political power?