TEKS 7.20(A)
differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as media and news services, biographies, interviews, and artifacts to acquire information about Texas;
Source: Texas Administrative Code §113.19 (Chapter 113) · Adopted 2022
Knowledge & Skills 7.20
Social studies skills
The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired through established research methodologies from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:
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Other expectations under 7.20
- TEKS 7.20(B) analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the m…
- TEKS 7.20(C) organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps;
- TEKS 7.20(D) identify bias and points of view from the historical context surrounding an event that influenced the participants;
- TEKS 7.20(E) formulate and communicate visually, orally, or in writing a claim supported by evidence and reasoning related to a social studies topic; and
- TEKS 7.20(F) evaluate a variety of historical and contemporary sources for validity, credibility, bias, and accuracy.