WGS.SS.6.B
Explain the processes that have caused changes in settlement patterns, including urbanization, transportation, access to and availability of resources, and economic activities.
World Geography Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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processessettlement patternsurbanizationtransportationaccess to resourcesavailability of resourceseconomic activitieschanges
Skills
- explain (the processes causing changes in settlement patterns) #dok2
- analyze (the impact of urbanization on settlement patterns) #dok3
- analyze (how transportation affects settlement patterns) #dok3
- evaluate (the effect of resource availability on settlement changes) #dok4
- analyze (the influence of economic activities on settlement patterns) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can describe the processes that cause changes in settlement patterns. #dok1
- I can explain how urbanization influences settlement patterns. #dok2
- I can explain the role of transportation in changing settlement patterns. #dok2
- I can analyze how access to and availability of resources affect where people settle. #dok3
- I can analyze the impact of economic activities on changes in settlement patterns. #dok3
- I can evaluate different factors to determine which has had the greatest impact on settlement changes in a given region. #dok4
Big Ideas
- Settlement patterns are shaped by dynamic and interconnected processes, including urbanization, transportation, access to resources, and economic opportunities.
- Changes in settlement patterns are both a result and a cause of shifts in how humans use and interact with their environment.
Essential Questions
- What factors have historically caused changes in where and how people choose to settle?
- How does urbanization influence the growth and shape of settlements?
- In what ways does transportation impact the distribution and size of settlements?
- How do access to and availability of natural resources drive changes in settlement patterns?
- How do economic activities affect where people live and how communities develop over time?