Intel Education: Showing Evidence Tool: Turning Points


	Showing Evidence Tool: Turning Points in History Content Standards and Objectives

Targeted Content Standards and Benchmarks
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
10th Grade Social Studies
1A: The student understands traditional historical points of reference in world history. The student is expected to identify the major eras in world history and describe their defining characteristics.
2A: The student understands how the present relates to the past. The student is expected to identify elements in a contemporary situation that parallel a historical situation.
2B: The student describes variables in a contemporary situation that could result in different outcomes.
5A: The student understands causes and effects of European expansion beginning in the 16th century. The student is expected to identify causes of European expansion beginning in the 16th century.
15A: The student understands the historical antecedents of contemporary political systems. The student is expected to explain the impact of parliamentary and constitutional systems of government on significant world political developments.

Student Objectives
Students will be able to:

Evaluate trends in European history from 1500-1939 and identify key turning points
Evaluate evidence to support claims that one turning point is more important than any other
Conduct research using library reference resources and the Internet
Assume various courtroom roles and conduct a mock trial using argumentation and logic skills to debate the merits of two different claims
Collaborate with classmates to rank the importance of various European history turning points
Review the work of their peers for the purposes of editing and constructive criticism

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