WGS.SS.14.A
Analyze current events to infer the physical and human processes that lead to the formation of boundaries and other political divisions.
World Geography Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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current eventsphysical processeshuman processesformation of boundariespolitical divisions
Skills
- analyze (current events for underlying processes) #dok3
- infer (causes of boundaries and political divisions) #dok3
- identify (physical and human processes in formation of boundaries) #dok2
- explain (relationships between events and boundaries) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify physical and human processes involved in the formation of boundaries. #dok2
- I can explain how current events are shaped by or contribute to the formation of political divisions. #dok2
- I can analyze current events to determine the physical and human processes that lead to the formation of boundaries and other political divisions. #dok3
- I can infer connections between recent developments and the creation of political boundaries. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Physical and human processes, including current events, play a critical role in shaping political boundaries and divisions.
- Understanding the factors and processes behind the creation of boundaries helps explain international and internal conflicts and cooperation.
Essential Questions
- How do current events influence the formation of political boundaries?
- What physical and human processes lead to the creation or change of boundaries and divisions?
- Why do boundaries change over time, and what factors drive these changes?
- How can we use analysis of current events to understand the underlying causes of new political divisions?
- In what ways do natural and human factors interact when forming political boundaries?