WGS.SS.18.D

Evaluate the spread of cultural traits to find examples of cultural convergence and divergence such as the spread of democratic ideas, language, foods, technology, or global sports.

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

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Vocabulary
spreadcultural traitscultural convergencecultural divergencedemocratic ideaslanguagefoodstechnologyglobal sports
Skills
  • evaluate (the spread of cultural traits) #dok3
  • find (examples of cultural convergence) #dok2
  • find (examples of cultural divergence) #dok2
  • analyze (the spread of democratic ideas, language, foods, technology, or global sports) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can define the concepts of cultural convergence and divergence with real-world examples. #dok1
  • I can identify examples of the spread of cultural traits such as language, foods, or technology. #dok1
  • I can find examples of cultural convergence and divergence in different regions or societies. #dok2
  • I can explain how specific cultural traits (like democratic ideas, foods, or technology) have spread globally. #dok2
  • I can evaluate the significance of cultural convergence and divergence in shaping societies. #dok3
  • I can analyze how the spread of certain cultural traits, such as global sports or language, leads to either blending or distinctions among cultures. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Cultural convergence and divergence result from the spread of cultural traits and have significant impacts on societies around the world.
  • The diffusion of ideas, practices, and technologies can both unify cultures and create distinctions between them.
Essential Questions
  • What are some examples of cultural traits that have spread across the world?
  • How do cultural convergence and divergence shape societies and regions?
  • In what ways have global sports, foods, or languages contributed to cultural blending or differences?
  • How can the spread of democratic ideas or technology lead to changes in traditional cultures?
  • Why do some cultural traits promote unity while others foster distinct identities?