Overland Trails — Grades 6-8

Nebraska Social Studies/History Standards for 6-8
8.1.5    Growth and change in the United States from 1801-1861
8.1.7    Post Civil War changes in the United States
8.4.2    Skills for historical analysis

Nebraska Social Studies/History STAR Standards for 6-8
8.4.2    Demonstrate skills for historical analysis

Nebraska Language Arts Standards for 6-8
6.1       Reading skills and strategies to comprehend text
6.2       Apply writing skills and strategies to communicate
6.3       Apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate
7.1       Reading skills and strategies to comprehend text
7.2       Apply writing skills and strategies to communicate
7.3       Apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate
8.1       Reading skills and strategies to comprehend text
8.2       Apply writing skills and strategies to communicate
8.3       Apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate

Nebraska Language Arts STAR Standards for 6-8
8.1.1    Identify main idea and supporting details in what they have read
8.1.5    Apply knowledge of the text structure and organizational elements to analyze nonfiction or informational text
8.3.2    Use multiple presentation styles for specific audiences and purposes