WGS.SS.15.B

Explain how citizenship practices, public policies, and decision making may be influenced by cultural beliefs, including nationalism and patriotism.

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

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Vocabulary
citizenship practicespublic policiesdecision makingcultural beliefsnationalismpatriotism
Skills
  • explain (how citizenship practices may be influenced by cultural beliefs) #dok2
  • explain (how public policies may be influenced by cultural beliefs) #dok2
  • explain (how decision making may be influenced by cultural beliefs) #dok2
  • analyze (the impact of nationalism and patriotism on public policies) #dok3
  • analyze (the influence of cultural beliefs on decision-making processes) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can define key concepts such as citizenship practices, public policies, decision making, and cultural beliefs. #dok1
  • I can recognize examples of nationalism and patriotism in society. #dok1
  • I can explain how cultural beliefs can shape citizenship practices. #dok2
  • I can explain how cultural beliefs, including nationalism and patriotism, can influence public policies and decision making. #dok2
  • I can analyze how specific cultural beliefs have affected public policies and decision making in different countries or contexts. #dok3
  • I can evaluate the positive and negative consequences of cultural influences like nationalism or patriotism on policy decisions. #dok4
Big Ideas
  • Cultural beliefs, such as nationalism and patriotism, play a significant role in shaping citizenship practices, public policies, and decision-making processes at different levels of government.
  • Understanding the influence of culture on policy and decision making helps explain why countries may adopt differing policies and citizenship practices.
Essential Questions
  • How do cultural beliefs like nationalism and patriotism influence public policies in different countries?
  • In what ways can citizenship practices be shaped by culture?
  • What are some examples of decision making processes that are affected by cultural beliefs?
  • Why is it important to consider cultural beliefs when analyzing public policy decisions?
  • How can the influence of cultural beliefs have both positive and negative effects on society's policies?