| Citizenship, Government, and Law |
 | Explain the rights and responsibilities people have as members/citizens of a state. |
| Explain the role/purpose of the governor and legislature of Michigan. |
| History |
| Describe how Michigan and Zimbabwe have changed and stayed the same over time. |
| Explain reasons people settled/settle in Michigan. |
| Explain the role of geography in the settlement of Michigan. |
| Describe and explain from multiple perspectives, a historical event or experience. |
| Describe and explain the importance of individuals and groups who have made a difference. |
| Human Behavior |
| | Explain how people in Michigan and Zimbabwe are different and similar. |
| Describe ways in which people in the state work independently and cooperatively to accomplish goals. |
| | Demonstrate sensitivity and respect toward and respect for others. |
| Geography |
| | Define and describe what a state is. |
| Describe and classify physical and human/cultural characteristics of Michigan and Zimbabwe. |
| Use map and globe skills to locate places. |
| Interpret and apply standard symbols and scales when using maps. |
| Use information obtained from maps to describe climate, natural vegetation and resources in Michigan and Africa. |
| Explain ways in which people depend on, adapt to, change, and use the environment in the state. |
| Economics |
| Identify ways in which individuals and groups in the state depend on each other. |
| Explain the role and impact of economics on the development of Michigan, e.g. lumber, mining, farming, automobile industry, tourism. |
