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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Vocabulary
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?