Mississippi State Standards for Social Studies: Grade 6

MS.1. Western Hemisphere Studies: Examine characteristics of societies in the Western Hemisphere and trace their development. (C, H)

1.a. Investigate the history and cultures of the regions of the Western Hemisphere (e.g., Canada, North America, Middle America, South America, and Antarctica). 8
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1.b. Compare and contrast the development of the United States with the development of other countries in the Western Hemisphere (e.g., Canada, Mexico, etc.). 14
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MS.2. Western Hemisphere Studies: Apply spatial and ecological perspectives to people, places, and environment using social studies tools (e.g., timelines, maps, globes, resources, graphs, a compass, technology, primary and secondary sources, charts, etc.). (C, H, E)

2.a. Identify the relative location of the United States in relation to other countries in the Western Hemisphere (e.g., mapping Western Hemisphere, etc.).

2.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). 5
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2.c. Describe and compare population settlement patterns during different periods and in different regions of the Western Hemisphere (e.g., Mayan Empire, Aztec Empire, Native American regions, etc.). 10
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2.d. Analyze the physical characteristics of places in the Western Hemisphere (e.g., climate, resources, etc.). 7
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2.e. Describe ecosystems and the differences between them throughout time. 4
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2.f. Analyze migration patterns of people over time in the Western Hemisphere e.g., triangular trade, immigration, etc.). 4
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2.g. Interpret special purpose maps (e.g., climate, vegetation, population). 39
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2.h. Analyze information using social studies tools (e.g., graphs, maps, charts, tables, political cartoons, etc.). 41
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MS.3. Western Hemisphere Studies: Analyze civic life, politics, and government in the Western Hemisphere. (C, H)

3.a. Describe the essential characteristics of democracy, socialism, and communism, as found in the countries of the Western Hemisphere. 8
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3.b. Trace the evolution of political organizations in the Western Hemisphere (e.g., Organization of American States, etc.). 9
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3.c. Assess the interactions of nations over time in the Western Hemisphere (e.g., political conflicts, commerce, transportation, immigration, etc.). 10
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3.d. Recognize the responsibilities of citizens in the regions of the Western Hemisphere. 9
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MS.4. Western Hemisphere Studies: Examine the economic interactions of individuals, families, communities, businesses, and governments in the Western Hemisphere. (H, G, E)

4.a. Determine the factors associated with the production of goods and services in the Western Hemisphere (e.g., trade, interdependence, supply, demand). 2
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4.b. Determine the factors associated with the consumption of goods and services in the Western Hemisphere (e.g., trade, interdependence, supply, demand). 2
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4.c. Identify and analyze the primary geographic causes for world trade.

MS.5. Western Hemisphere Studies: Describe the impact of technology on development of the Western Hemisphere and its ecology. (C, H, G, E)

5.a. Locate areas of ecological disasters brought on by man and the development of technology. 17
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5.b. Identify new technology and the direct effect it has had on the development of a specific area (e.g., drilling for oil and minerals, pollution from factories, new jobs, etc.). 15
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