WHS.SS.15.C
Interpret maps, charts, and graphs to explain how geography has influenced people and events in the past.
World History Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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mapschartsgraphsgeographypeopleeventsthe past
Skills
- interpret (maps, charts, and graphs) #dok2
- explain (how geography has influenced people and events in the past) #dok3
- analyze (visual data for geographic influence on history) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify different types of maps, charts, and graphs. #dok1
- I can describe key features found in maps, charts, and graphs. #dok1
- I can interpret information presented in various maps, charts, and graphs. #dok2
- I can explain how geography has influenced people and events in the past using visual data. #dok3
- I can analyze the effects of geographic features on historical developments shown in maps, charts, or graphs. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Geography plays a critical role in shaping historical events and the actions of people.
- Interpreting maps, charts, and graphs helps us understand how the physical world has influenced human history.
Essential Questions
- How can we use maps, charts, and graphs to better understand the impact of geography on history?
- What types of geographic features most commonly influence events and people in the past?
- In what ways have physical and human geography changed the course of world history?
- How does interpreting visual data help us uncover connections between geography and history?
- Why is it important to consider geography when studying major events and societies in the past?