WGS.SS.22.A
Create appropriate graphics such as maps, diagrams, tables, and graphs to communicate geographic features, distributions, and relationships.
World Geography Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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graphicsmapsdiagramstablesgraphsgeographic featuresdistributionsrelationships
Skills
- create (graphics such as maps, diagrams, tables, and graphs) #dok2
- communicate (geographic features) #dok2
- communicate (distributions) #dok2
- communicate (relationships) #dok2
- interpret (information using visual representations) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify various types of graphics, including maps, diagrams, tables, and graphs. #dok1
- I can define geographic features, distributions, and relationships. #dok1
- I can create maps, diagrams, tables, or graphs to represent geographic information. #dok2
- I can use graphics to communicate geographic features of a location. #dok2
- I can organize data into different types of graphics for clarity. #dok2
- I can interpret geographic features, distributions, and relationships from selected graphics. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Visual representations such as maps, diagrams, tables, and graphs are essential tools for communicating geographic information effectively.
- Different types of graphics can reveal patterns, distributions, and relationships that may not be easily seen in other formats.
Essential Questions
- How do different types of graphics help us understand geographic information?
- What are the advantages and limitations of using maps, diagrams, tables, and graphs to communicate geographic features and relationships?
- How can you choose the most appropriate graphic to convey specific geographic information?
- In what ways can graphics mislead or enhance understanding of geographic patterns?
- Why is visual literacy important in the study of geography?