WHS.SS.2.B
Identify the characteristics of civilization.
World History Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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Skills
- identify (the characteristics of civilization) #dok1
- list (the defining features of major river valley civilizations) #dok1
- categorize (features as characteristics of civilization) #dok2
- explain (why certain features are essential to civilization) #dok2
- compare (the characteristics of different early civilizations) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the characteristics of civilization. #dok1
- I can list the key features that define a civilization. #dok1
- I can categorize examples of social development as characteristics of civilization. #dok2
- I can explain why certain characteristics are necessary for a society to be considered a civilization. #dok2
- I can compare the defining traits of different early civilizations. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Civilizations share key characteristics that distinguish them from less complex societies.
- Understanding the characteristics of civilization helps us compare and analyze early societies.
Essential Questions
- What characteristics define a civilization?
- Why are these characteristics important for the development of a civilization?
- How do different early civilizations compare in terms of their defining features?
- Can a society be considered a civilization if it lacks one of the key characteristics?
- How do the characteristics of civilization influence a society's development over time?