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Human-Environment Interaction, Migration, and Settlement in Wyoming

7th Grade · Social Studies · US-WY-SS

9 lessons

Goal

Analyze how physical geography, natural resources, and demographics shape human settlement patterns, tribal lands, and environmental change across Wyoming and the American West.

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  6. Demographic Shifts, Boom-and-Bust Cycles, and Community GrowthNot started yet
  7. Predicting Future Settlement and Demographic Trends in the Mountain WestNot started yet
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us-wySS8.5.2Wyoming Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Analyze and evaluate how physical features and changes influenced historical events (e.g., route of Union Pacific Railroad, location of Wind River Indian Reservation, state and national monuments and parks) and participate in collaborative problem solving and decision making in the selection of professional and personal choices.