Correlations to Mississipi’s Course of Study
Module I
8000 years of American Prehistory
Grade 6 - Western Hemisphere Studies:
History:
2. Apply spatial and ecological perspectives to people, places, and environment using social studies tools (e.g.,primary and secondary sources)
b. Analyze the human characteristics of places in the Western Hemisphere (e.g., homes, clothing, religion, language, literature, the arts, traditions, beliefs, behavior patterns and other cultural characteristics).
Grade 8 - U.S. History to 1877:
History:
1. Explain how geography, economics, and politics have influenced the historical development of the United States in the global community. (Native American Culture)
4. Analyze spatial and ecological relationships between, people, places, and environments using social studies tools (e.g.,primary and secondary sources).
Module II
From Forest to Farm and Back Again
Grade 6 - Western Hemisphere Studies:
History & Geography:
2. Apply spatial and ecological perspectives to people, places, and environment using social studies tools.
c. Describe and compare population settlement patterns during different periods and in different regions of the Western Hemisphere.
h. Analyze information using social studies tools (e.g., maps).
5. Describe the impact of technology on development of the Western Hemisphere and its ecology.
Grade 8 - U.S. History to 1877:
History:
1. Explain how geography, economics, and politics have influenced the historical development of the United States in the global community.
b. Examine the exploration and colonization periods of the United States.
4. Analyze spatial and ecological relationships between, people, places, and environments using social studies tools (e.g., maps, charts, graphs, technology, etc.).
a. Analyze and evaluate the patterns of migration and the consequences of human migration and territorial expansion within the United States.
c. Trace the shift in United States society from agricultural/rural to industrial/urban.
e. Interpret special purpose maps (e.g., population, etc.).
Module III
Fueling the Fires of American Industrialization
Grade 6 - Western Hemisphere Studies:
History & Geography:
5. Describe the impact of technology on development of the Western Hemisphere and its ecology.
Grade 8 - U.S. History to 1877:
History:
1. Explain how geography, economics, and politics have influenced the historical development of the United States in the global community.
e. Discuss the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution.
8. Describe the impact of technology on the development of the United States and its ecology.
b. Examine the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the United States.
Module IV
From Arbor Day to Earth Day
Grades 6 - Western Hemisphere Studies:
History and Civics:
3. Analyze civic life, politics, and government in the Western Hemisphere.
Module V
A New Profession Takes Seed
Grades 6 - Western Hemisphere Studies:
History and Civics:
3. Analyze civic life, politics, and government in the Western Hemisphere.
Module VI
From Forest to Farm to Urban Forest
Grade 6 - Western Hemisphere Studies:
History & Geography:
2. Apply spatial and ecological perspectives to people, places, and environment using social studies tools.
c. Describe and compare population settlement patterns during different periods and in different regions of the Western Hemisphere.
h. Analyze information using social studies tools (e.g., maps).
5. Describe the impact of technology on development of the Western Hemisphere and its ecology.
Module VII
Trees in Your Own Back Yard
Grade 6 - Western Hemisphere Studies:
History & Geography:
5. Describe the impact of technology on development of the Western Hemisphere and its ecology.
Module VIII
Harvesting Today in a Global Forest
Grades 6 - Western Hemisphere Studies:
History & Civics:
2. Apply spatial and ecological perspectives to people, places, and environment using social studies tools.
h. Analyze information using social studies tools (e.g., political cartoons).
Economics:
4. Examine the economic interactions of individuals, families, communities, businesses, and governments in the Western Hemisphere.
Module IX
Fire:Fight, Flight, or Coexistence?
Grade 6 - Western Hemisphere Studies:
History & Geography:
2. Apply spatial and ecological perspectives to people, places, and environment using social studies tools.
h. Analyze information using social studies tools (e.g., maps, charts, tables, etc.).
Module X
The Significance of Private Forests in the U.S.
Grade 6 - Western Hemisphere Studies:
History, Civics & Geography:
2. Apply spatial and ecological perspectives to people, places, and environment using social studies tools.
g. Interpret special purpose maps
h. Analyze information using social studies tools (e.g., charts, tables).
5. Describe the impact of technology on development of the Western Hemisphere and its ecology.
Module XI
Forest Research: Who, What, Where & Why?
Grade 6 - Western Hemisphere Studies:
History:
5. Describe the impact of technology on development of the Western Hemisphere and its ecology.
