Mississippi Social Studies Frameworks, Western Hemisphere Studies (Grade 6) SIXTH GRADE (Western Hemisphere Studies) STRANDS: (C-Civics); (H-History); (G-Geography); (E-Economics) COMPETENCIES and Suggested Objectives 1. Examine characteristics of societies in the Western Hemisphere and trace their development. (C, H) a. Investigate the history and cultures of the regions of the Western Hemisphere (e.g., Canada, North America, Middle America, South America, and Antarctica). 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.). SE/TE: The Arrival of the Europeans, 174 179; Growth and Conflict in the United States, 180 186; The United States on the Brink of Change, 187 192; The United States: A Nation of Immigrants, 222 223; Early Civilizations of Middle America, 368 372; The Incas: People of the Sun, 373 377; European Conquest, 378 384; The Cultures of Mexico and Central America, 402 407 SE/TE: The Arrival of the Europeans, 174 179; Growth and Conflict in the United States, 180 186; The United States on the Brink of Change, 187 192; The United States: A Nation of Immigrants, 222 223; Early Civilizations of Middle America, 368 372; The Incas: People of the Sun, 373 377; European Conquest, 378 384; The Cultures of Mexico and Central America, 402 407-1 -
2. 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) a. Identify the relative location of the United States in relation to other countries in the Western Hemisphere (e.g., mapping Western Hemisphere, etc.). 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). 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.). d. Analyze the physical characteristics of places in the Western Hemisphere (e.g., climate, resources, etc.). World Overview, 2 7; The Five Themes of Geography, 10 13; The Geographer s Tools, 16 22 SE/TE: Social Groups, Language, and Religion, 96 103; A Heritage of Diversity and Exchange, 214 221; The United States: A Nation of Immigrants, 222 223; The Canadian Mosaic, 227 230; European Conquest, 378 384; The Cultures of Mexico and Central America, 402 407 SE/TE: Human Migration, M1, M14 M15; Why People Migrate, 67 73; The Arrival of the Europeans, 174 179; Growth and Conflict in the United States, 180 186; Human Migration, 405, 407 World Overview, 2 7; Climate and Weather, 40 49; Climate and Vegetation, 156 162; Resources and Land Use, 163 168; Climate and Vegetation, 343 351-2 -
d. Analyze the physical characteristics of places in the Western Hemisphere (e.g., climate, resources, etc.). e. Describe ecosystems and the differences between them throughout time. SE/TE: Climate and Vegetation, 156 162, 343 351; Resources and Land Use, 163 168 f. Analyze migration patterns of people over time in the Western Hemisphere (e.g., triangular trade, immigration, etc.). g. Interpret special purpose maps (e.g., climate, vegetation, population). SE/TE: Human Migration, M1, M14 M15; Why People Migrate, 67 73; The Arrival of the Europeans, 174 179; Growth and Conflict in the United States, 180 186; The United States: A Nation of Immigrants, 222 226; The Canadian Mosaic, 227 230Human Migration, 405, 407 World Overview, 2 7; The Five Themes of Geography, 10 15; The Geographer s Tools, 16 22; Geography: Tools and Concepts, 26 57-3 -
h. Analyze information using social studies tools (e.g., graphs, maps, charts, tables, political cartoons, etc.). World Overview, 2 7; The Five Themes of Geography, 10 13; The Geographer s Tools, 16 22; Geography: Tools and Concepts; 26 57; Charts, Graphs, Tables, 155, 157, 169 3. Analyze civic life, politics, and government in the Western Hemisphere. (C, H) a. Describe the essential characteristics of democracy, socialism, and communism, as found in the countries of the Western Hemisphere. b. Trace the evolution of political organizations in the Western Hemisphere (e.g., Organization of American States, etc.). SE/TE: Political Systems, 80 84; ; Cuba: Clinging to Communism, 462 467; The Arrival of the Europeans/The Break with Britain, 179; Growth and Conflict in the United States, 182, 184 186; The United States on the Brink of Change, 189, 191 192; Standardized Test Prep, 211Haiti: A Democracy in Progress, 470 475 SE/TE: Political Systems, 80 84; The United States and Canada Today, 208; The United States: A Nation of Immigrants, 222 223; European Conquest, 378 384; Cuba: Clinging to Communism, 462 469; Haiti: A Democracy in Progress, 470 475-4 -
c. Assess the interactions of nations over time in the Western Hemisphere (e.g., political conflicts, commerce, transportation, immigration, etc.). d. Recognize the responsibilities of citizens in the regions of the Western Hemisphere. SE/TE: The United States and Canada Today, 202 208; A Heritage of Diversity and Exchange, 214 219; The United States: A Nation of Immigrants, 222 223; European Conquest, 378 384; Cuba: Clinging to Communism, 462 469; Haiti: A Democracy in Progress, 470 475 SE/TE: Earth s Human Geography/Representative Democracy, 83; Growth and Conflict in the United States, 182, 184 186; The United States on the Brink of Change, 189, 191 192; Standardized Test Prep, 211 4. Examine the economic interactions of individuals, families, communities, businesses, and governments in the Western Hemisphere. (H, G, E) a. Determine the factors associated with the production of goods and services in the Western Hemisphere (e.g., trade, interdependence, supply, demand). SE/TE: Economic Systems/World Trade Patterns, 78 79; How People Use the Land, 120 125; Resources and Land Use, 163 168; Trade, 207-208, 309 310, 372, 383; The Atlantic Provinces: Relying on the Sea, 311 317; Resources and Land Use, 352 358; Brazil: Geography Shapes a Nation, 494 500; Venezuela: Oil Powers the Economy, 516 522-5 -
b. Determine the factors associated with the consumption of goods and services in the Western Hemisphere (e.g., trade, interdependence, supply, demand). c. Identify and analyze the primary geographic causes for world trade. SE/TE: Economic Systems/World Trade Patterns, 78 79; How People Use the Land, 120 125; Resources and Land Use, 163 168; Trade, 207-208, 309 310, 372, 383; The Atlantic Provinces: Relying on the Sea, 311 317; Resources and Land Use, 352 358; Brazil: Geography Shapes a Nation, 494 500; Venezuela: Oil Powers the Economy, 516 522 SE/TE: Economic Systems/World Trade Patterns, 78 79; How People Use the Land, 120 125; Resources and Land Use, 163 168; The Atlantic Provinces: Relying on the Sea; Resources and Land Use, 352 358; Trade, 309 310, 372, 383; Brazil: Geography Shapes a Nation, 494 500; Venezuela: Oil Powers the Economy, 516 522 5. Describe the impact of technology on development of the Western Hemisphere and its ecology. (C, H, G, E) a. Locate areas of ecological disasters brought on by man and the development of technology. SE/TE: People s Effect on the Environment, 128 132; Resources and Land Use, 163 168, 352 358; The Atlantic Provinces, 313, 315 the World CD-ROM - 6 -
a. Locate areas of ecological disasters brought on by man and the development of technology. 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.). TECH: Online World Desk Reference; Teacher Express CD-ROM; Social Studies Skills Tutor CD-ROM SE/TE: Eyewitness Technology, 46, 130, 176, 252, 371, 449; The South, 259; The Midwest, 264 267-7 -