EQ1 Whose story is this?

EQ2 Why does point of view matter?

EQ3 How does where you live affect how you live?

EQ4 How do maps reflect history?

EQ5 What happens when cultures interact?

examine places and regions to identify patterns and relationships.

A diversity of viewpoints influences change.

Where people live influences them, the land, and their culture.

Culture shapes societies.

landforms, climate, vegetation, and economic activities influence patterns of settlement and population distribution.

early societies in Texas earned a living to meet their needs such as hunting, farming, and trading.

identifying and comparing the ways of life of American Indian groups.

summarizing motivations for European exploration and settlement of Texas.

identifying the accomplishments and impact of significant explorers.

explaining details about the Spanish settlements and missions in Texas.

describing and explaining the location and distribution of various cities in Texas.

creating and interpreting maps.

using a decision-making process and a problem-solving process.

analyzing, organizing and interpreting information.

creating written and visual material such as journals and graphic organizers.

differentiating between, locating, and using valid primary and secondary sources.