Correlations to Missouri’s Course of Study
Module I
8000 years of American Prehistory
Performance Standards:
Goal 1: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.
7. evaluate the accuracy of information and the reliability of its sources
9. identify, analyze and compare the institutions, traditions and art forms of past and present societies
Social Studies Knowledge Standards:
In Social Studies, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of
2. continuity and change in the history of the United States
7. the use of tools of social science inquiry (such as surveys, statistics, maps, documents)
Module II
From Forest to Farm and Back Again
Performance Standards:
Goal 1: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.
6. discover and evaluate patterns and relationships in information, ideas and structures
Social Studies Knowledge Standards:
In Social Studies, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of:
2. continuity and change in the history of the United States
5. the major elements of geographical study and analysis (such as location, place, movement, regions) and their relationships to changes in society and environment
7. the use of tools of social science inquiry (such as surveys, statistics, maps, documents)
Module III
Fueling the Fires of American Industrialization
Social Studies Knowledge Standards:
In Social Studies, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of:
2. continuity and change in the history of the United States
7. the use of tools of social science inquiry (such as surveys, statistics, maps, documents)
Module IV
From Arbor Day to Earth Day
Performance Standards:
Goal 1: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.
2. conduct research to answer questions and evaluate information and ideas
4. use technological tools and other resources to locate, select and organize information
Social Studies Knowledge Standards:
In Social Studies, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of:
2. continuity and change in the history of the United States
3. principles and processes of governance systems
6. relationships of the individual and groups to institutions and cultural traditions
7. the use of tools of social science inquiry (such as surveys, statistics, maps, documents)
Module V
A New Profession Takes Seed
Performance Standards:
Goal 1: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.
6. discover and evaluate patterns and relationships in information, ideas and structures
Social Studies Knowledge Standards:
In Social Studies, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of:
2. continuity and change in the history of the United States
7. the use of tools of social science inquiry (such as surveys, statistics, maps, documents)
Module VI
From Forest to Farm to Urban Forest
Performance Standards:
Goal 1: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.
6. discover and evaluate patterns and relationships in information, ideas and structures
Social Studies Knowledge Standards:
In Social Studies, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of:
2. continuity and change in the history of the United States
5. the major elements of geographical study and analysis (such as location, place, movement, regions) and their relationships to changes in society and environment
7. the use of tools of social science inquiry (such as surveys, statistics, maps, documents)
Module VII
Trees in Your Own Back Yard
Performance Standards :
Goal 1: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.
3. design and conduct field and laboratory investigations to study nature and society
8. organize data, information and ideas into useful forms (including charts, graphs, outlines) for analysis or presentation
Goal 4: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to make decisions and act as responsible members of society.
1. explain reasoning and identify information used to support decisions
Social Studies Knowledge Standards:
In Social Studies, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of:
2. continuity and change in the history of the United States
3. principles and processes of governance systems
7. the use of tools of social science inquiry (such as surveys, statistics, maps, documents)
Module VIII
Harvesting Today in a Global Forest
Performance Standards:
Goal 1: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.
6. discover and evaluate patterns and relationships in information, ideas and structures
Goal 3: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to recognize and solve problems.
1. identify problems and define their scope and elements
2. develop and apply strategies based on ways others have prevented or solved problems
Social Studies Knowledge Standards:
In Social Studies, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of:
2. continuity and change in the history of the United States and the world
4. economic concepts and principles
7. the use of tools of social science inquiry (such as surveys, statistics, maps, documents)
Module IX
Fire:Fight, Flight, or Coexistence?
Performance Standards:
Goal 1: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.
1. develop questions and ideas to initiate and refine research
2. conduct research to answer questions and evaluate information and ideas
4. use technological tools and other resources to locate, select and organize information
8. organize data, information and ideas into useful forms (including charts, graphs, outlines) for analysis or presentation
Goal 2: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively within and beyond the classroom.
1. plan and make written, oral and visual presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences
Social Studies Knowledge Standards:
In Social Studies, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of:
2. continuity and change in the history of the United States
7. the use of tools of social science inquiry (such as surveys, statistics, maps, documents)
Module X
The Significance of Private Forests in the U.S.
Performance Standards:
Goal 1: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.
1. develop questions and ideas to initiate and refine research
2. conduct research to answer questions and evaluate information and ideas
4. use technological tools and other resources to locate, select and organize information
8. organize data, information and ideas into useful forms (including charts, graphs, outlines) for analysis or presentation
Goal 2: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively within and beyond the classroom.
1. plan and make written, oral and visual presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences
Social Studies Knowledge Standards:
In Social Studies, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of:
2. continuity and change in the history of the United States
7. the use of tools of social science inquiry (such as surveys, statistics, maps, documents)
Module XI
Forest Research: Who, What, Where & Why?
Performance Standards:
Goal 1: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.
8. organize data, information and ideas into useful forms (including charts, graphs, outlines) for analysis or presentation
Goal 2: Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively within and beyond the classroom.
1. plan and make written, oral and visual presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences
Social Studies Knowledge Standards:
In Social Studies, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of:
2. continuity and change in the history of the United States
7. the use of tools of social science inquiry (such as surveys, statistics, maps, documents)
