WHS.SS.28.A
Identify methods used by archaeologists, anthropologists, historians, and geographers to analyze evidence.
World History Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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methodsarchaeologistsanthropologistshistoriansgeographersevidence
Skills
- identify (methods used by archaeologists to analyze evidence) #dok1
- identify (methods used by anthropologists to analyze evidence) #dok1
- identify (methods used by historians to analyze evidence) #dok1
- identify (methods used by geographers to analyze evidence) #dok1
- analyze (how methods are applied to different types of evidence) #dok2
- compare (methods used by different social science disciplines) #dok2
- explain (the significance of using evidence-based methods) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify methods used by archaeologists to analyze evidence. #dok1
- I can identify methods used by anthropologists to analyze evidence. #dok1
- I can identify methods used by historians to analyze evidence. #dok1
- I can identify methods used by geographers to analyze evidence. #dok1
- I can analyze how different social scientists apply their methods to specific types of evidence. #dok2
- I can compare the methods used by archaeologists, anthropologists, historians, and geographers. #dok2
- I can explain why using evidence-based methods is important for understanding the past. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Different social science disciplines use specific methods to analyze evidence and interpret the past.
- Understanding methods used by archaeologists, anthropologists, historians, and geographers helps us evaluate the reliability of historical interpretations.
Essential Questions
- Why do different social science fields use different methods to study evidence?
- How do the methods used by archaeologists differ from those used by historians?
- In what ways does the analysis of evidence shape our understanding of the past?
- Why is it important to identify the methods used by those who study history?
- How does knowing the methods of different disciplines help us critically evaluate historical claims?