Common Planner
K–12 Standards

6-8 Ancient World History

Other Missouri Social Studies sets

History: Continuity and Change

  • A.

    Create and use tools to analyze a chronological sequence of related events in world history.6-8.WH.1.CC.A

  • B.

    Explain connections among historical context and peoples’ perspectives at the time in world history.6-8.WH.1.CC.B

  • C.

    With assistance, develop a research plan, identify appropriate resources for investigation social studies topics and create a research product that applies an aspect of world history prior to 1450 to contemporary issue.6-8.WH.1.CC.C

  • D.

    Using an inquiry lens, develop compelling questions about world history prior to c. 1450, to determine helpful resources and consider multiple points of views represented in the resources.6-8.WH.1.CC.D

  • E.

    Analyze the causes and consequences of a specific problem in world history prior to c. 1450 as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem.6-8.WH.1.CC.E

Government Systems and Principles

  • A.

    Analyze laws, policies and processes to determine how governmental systems affecting individuals and groups in society in world history prior to c.14506-8.WH.1.GS.A

Geographical Study

  • A.

    Create and use maps and other graphic representations in order to explain relationships and reveal patterns or trends in world history prior to 1450.6-8.WH.1.G.A

  • B.

    Describe the impact of human settlement activities on the environmental and cultural characteristics of world regions prior to c. 1450.6-8.WH.1.G.B

  • C.

    Locate major cities of the world and key world nations - the world’s continents, and oceans - and major topographical features of the world.6-8.WH.1.G.C

Economic Concepts

  • A.

    Using a world history lens, examine the opportunity costs and benefits of economic decisions on society as a whole as well as on individuals prior to c. 14506-8.WH.1.EC.A

People, Groups, and Cultures

  • A.

    Using a world history lens, describe how peoples’ perspectives shaped the sources/artifacts they created.6-8.WH.1.PC.A

  • B.

    Using a world history lens, examine the origins and impact of social structures and stratification on societies and relationships between peoples.6-8.WH.1.PC.B

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
Missouri Priority Standards 2021

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