WGS.SS.14.C

Analyze the human and physical factors that influence control of territories and resources, conflict/war, and international relations of sovereign nations such as China, the United States, Japan, and Russia and international organizations such as the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU).

World Geography Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
human factorsphysical factorscontrolterritoriesresourcesconflictwarinternational relationssovereign nationsChinaUnited StatesJapanRussiainternational organizationsUnited Nations (UN)European Union (EU)
Skills
  • analyze (the human and physical factors that influence control of territories and resources) #dok3
  • analyze (the causes and effects of conflict and war among sovereign nations) #dok3
  • analyze (how human and physical factors shape international relations) #dok3
  • compare (the roles of sovereign nations and international organizations in global affairs) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify human and physical factors that influence the control of territories and resources. #dok1
  • I can describe how conflict, war, and international relations arise between nations and organizations. #dok2
  • I can compare the influence of different sovereign nations and international organizations, such as the UN and EU, on global issues. #dok2
  • I can analyze how specific human and physical factors (such as geography, population, or access to resources) affect the control of territories, conflict, and international relationships. #dok3
  • I can evaluate case studies to determine how conflict and international relations are shaped by the contest for territories and resources. #dok4
Big Ideas
  • Human and physical factors are key drivers in the control of territories, conflict, and the relationships between nations and international organizations.
  • Competition for resources and territory among nations and organizations leads to conflict and shapes global interactions.
Essential Questions
  • How do human and physical factors determine who controls territories and resources?
  • What role do resources play in conflicts and wars between nations?
  • How do international organizations like the United Nations or European Union influence international relations and conflict resolution?
  • In what ways do geography and human actions shape world power dynamics and international relationships?
  • Why do some regions experience more conflict over territory and resources than others?