Geography and Culture Strand
Stephanie, Ernesto, and Syuna
Geography and Culture Stand
Verbs Throughout the Strands:
identify, compare, describe, explain, compare, summarize, analyze, evaluate, interpret
identify, compare, describe, explain, compare, summarize, analyze, evaluate, interpret
K-12th Characteristics
Strand remains consistent from kinder through 5th grade. Both readiness and supporting were equally aligned. They increase in depth and complexity.
6th - Notice a separation in the reporting category between geography and culture. There is a heavier focus on geography.
7th - Focus on Texas
8th & High School - US History; These are also the two grade levels which are tested.