Fulfills the standards: "Science as Inquiry," "Physical Science," "Earth and Space Science," "Science and Technology," and "Science in Personal and Social Perspective" from the National Science Education Standards for Grades 5-8.Fulfills the standards: "Time, Continuity, and Change," "People, Places, and Environments," "Individuals, Groups, and Institutions," "Power, Authority, and Governance," and "Science. Technology, and Society" from the National Council for the Social Studies Curriculum Standards for Middle School.Fulfills the standards: "Read from many periods to build an understanding of human experience," "Apply strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts," and "Conduct research on issues by generating ideas and questions" from the National English Education Standards for Middle School.