History Resource Center: U.S. correlation to the Texas ... - Gale

History Resource Center: U.S.
correlation to the
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
(B) use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation;
US History Resource Center’s Student Research Guide places significant emphasis on using correct
grammar, mechanics and usage in crafting a research paper in its “Draft and Revise a Research Paper”
section.
(C) transfer information from one medium to another, including written to visual and statistical
to written or visual, using computer software as appropriate; and
US History Resource Center includes thousands of primary and secondary source materials presented in
text and graphics, providing ample opportunity for students to transfer information from one medium, e.g.,
print, into another, e.g., timeline or graphic. Students can also use the maps and images provided in
response to search pathways to create multimedia presentations.
(D) create written, oral, and visual presentations of social studies information.
US History Resource Center includes thousands of primary and secondary source materials presented in
text and graphics, providing ample source material from which students can create a variety of researchbased
presentations. In addition, the Student Research Guide steps through the process of creating
research-presentations, from investigating sources to taking notes, organizing the presentation, drafting
the presentation, and revising the presentation.
(26) Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working
independently and with others, in a variety of settings. The student is expected to:
(A) use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider
options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate
the effectiveness of the solution; and
US History Resource Center includes thousands of primary and secondary source materials indexed to
key United States History topics. Students can use these materials to analyze the problem solving
processes used by historical figures, and to identify current problems facing America and the world--for
example, pollution, overpopulation, etc.--and to apply a problem-solving model to address these issues.
(B) use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather
information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision.
US History Resource Center includes thousands of primary and secondary source materials indexed to
key United States History topics. Students can use these materials to analyze the decision making
processes used by historical figures, and to identify current challenges facing America and the world--for
example, pollution, overpopulation, etc.--and to apply a decision-making process to address these issues.
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