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· 2nd Grade, GP1
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· 2nd Grade, GP3
· 2nd Grade, GP4
· 2nd Grade, GP5
· 3rd Grade, GP1
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· 3rd Grade, GP3
· 4th Grade, GP1
· 4th Grade, GP2
· 4th Grade, GP3
· 5th Grade-GP1
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· 5th Grade-GP4
· 5th Grade-GP5
· 5th Grade-GP6
· 6th Grade, GP1
· 6th Grade, GP2
· 6th Grade, GP3
· 6th Grade, GP4
· 6th Grade, GP5
· 6th Grade, GP6
· 7th Grade, GP1
· 7th Grade, GP2
· 7th Grade, GP3
· 7th Grade, GP4
· 7th Grade, GP5
· 7th Grade, GP6
· 8th Grade, GP1
· 8th Grade, GP2
· 8th Grade, GP3
· 8th Grade, GP4
· 8th Grade, GP5
· 8th Grade, GP6

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Alcorn School District 2009-2010
Alcorn Curriculum-6 Weeks 
Social Studies - 8th Grade, GP6

Competency One

1D Immigration
The learner will be able to identify reasons for immigration to the United States.
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
1G Slavery
The learner will be able to explain how the expansion of slavery led to regional tension.
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
1H Civil War & Reconstruction
The learner will be able to evaluate the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on the United States.
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
1I Causes and Effects of War
The learner will be able to iIdentify the causes and effects of the Civil War and describe the sequence of events that led to the Union victory.
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
1J Reconstruction
The learner will be able to examine Reconstruction.
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
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Competency Two

2D Political Parties
The learner will be able to describe the formation and development of political parties.
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
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Competency Three

3A Causes/Effects
The learner will be able to identify the causes and effects of the Civil War and the Reconstructio.
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
3B Union Victory
The learner will be able to describe the sequence of events that led to the Union victory.
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
3C Impact of Reconstruction
The learner will be able to examine the impact of Reconstruction.
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
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Competency Four

4A Migration/Expansion (E)
The learner will be able to analyze and evaluate the patterns of migration and the consequences of human migration and territorial expansion within the United States (e.g., Native Americans, 49ers). ESSENTIAL.
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
4E Interpret Maps
The learner will be able to interpret special purpose maps (e.g., historical, population, etc.).
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
4F Analyze Information
The learner will be able to analyze statistical information using social studies tools (e.g. charts or graphs on crop production, etc.).
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
4G Political Cartoons
The learner will be able to analyze political cartoons.
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
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Competency Six

6A Traits of Character
The learner will be able to assess the importance of certain traits of character in a democracy (e.g., civility, persistence, nationalism, integrity, courage, common good, loyalty, honesty, fairness, justice, equality, responsibility, freedom, diversity, compassion, authority, etc.).
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
6B Diversity
The learner will be able to evaluate the value and challenge of diversity in American life.
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
6C Political Parties
The learner will be able to explain how political parties provide opportunities for citizens to participate in government.
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
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Competency Eight

8A Effect of Inventions
The learner will be able to analyze the effect of inventions on the United States (e.g., cotton gin, mechanical reaper, Franklin stove, etc.).
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
8B Industrial Revolution
The learner will be able to examine the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the United States.
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
8C Importance of Improvements
The learner will be able to evaluate the importance of improvements in transportation and communication (e.g., steamboats, railroads, canals, telegraph, etc.).
Source
Mississippi Social Studies Framework
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
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Alcorn Essential Concepts

Geography Skills (E)
The learner will be able to identify states and capitals/Abbreviations, Cardinal Directions, Latitude/Longitude,Identify Hemispheres. ESSENTIAL.
Source
Alcorn School District(a)
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
Native Americans (E)
The learner will be able to undersand North American Societies, Customs, Treatment by European Settlers. ESSENTIAL.
Source
Alcorn School District(a)
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
Exploration (E)
The learner will be able to explain competition for New World by European Countries, Columbian Exchange. ESSENTIAL.
Source
Alcorn School District(a)
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
Colonization (E)
The learner will be able to identify Thirteen Colonies, Historical Background of each one. ESSENTIAL.
Source
Alcorn School District(a)
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· TheAmericanNationBeginning-1877, PearsonPrenticeHall, 2005, Chapters 16-18 [Textbook].  
  
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