Famous Mississippians

Social Studies Discipline
History

Social Studies Thematic Strands
Culture
People, Places, and Environment
Individuals, Groups, and Institutions

Mississippi Social Studies Framework
Culture 6. b. Identify the Mississippi artists, musicians, and writers who have an impact on the state, nation, and world.

Mississippi Language Arts Framework
3. b. The student will compose descriptive texts using specific details and vivid language. (DOK 3)
3. f. The student will compose text based on inquiry and research. (DOK 3)
1. Generate questions.
2. Locate sources (e.g., books, interviews, and internet) and gather relevant information.
3. Identify and paraphrase important information from sources.
4. Present the results.

Mississippi Physical Education Framework
5. c. Share and appreciate different culture, national, or ethnic activities or games.

Mississippi Visual and Performing Arts Framework
8. b. Recognize the content of artworks of the past and present, focusing on the different cultures and natural environment that have contributed to Mississippi's history and art heritage.