Social Studies

Unit One

MI: Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, & Technical Subjects 6-12

Content Expectations

6 and 7 Draw a sketch map from memory of the world1 showing the major regions (Canada, G1.1.2: United States, Mexico, Central American, South America, Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia/Oceania, Antarctica).

6 and 7 Explain the locations and distributions of physical and human characteristics of Earth G1.3.2: by using knowledge of spatial patterns.

Common Core State Standards

RH.6-8.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.

WHST.6-8.9: Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.