Welcome to Magnolia Moments Blog
Explore our collection of blog posts, where we share learning, projects, and highlights from our 8th-grade Mississippi Studies classroom. Follow along as our students discover the story of Mississippi through geography, history, economy, and culture.
Welcome
Date: October 27, 2025
Welcome to Magnolia Moments! This blog is where we share learning, projects, and highlights from our 8th-grade Mississippi Studies classroom. Explore posts about geography, history, economy, and culture — and follow along as our students discover the story of Mississippi.
Mission: Locate Mississippi
Date: October 20, 2025
Students explored Mississippi’s absolute and relative location using maps and Google Earth. They learned about latitude, longitude, and elevation while connecting geography to real-life locations.
From Cotton to Catfish
Date: October 13, 2025
This week, we learned about Mississippi’s economic changes — from cotton farming to catfish production. Students discussed resilience and the importance of communities in shaping the state’s economy.
Magnolia Moments in Action
Date: October 6, 2025
Highlights of student projects and interactive lessons! From digital map explorations to mini-presentations, our students are bringing Mississippi Studies to life through creativity and collaboration.
Mississippi History Highlights
Date: September 29, 2025
This post highlights key events and figures in Mississippi history. Students explored Reconstruction, the Civil Rights Movement, and cultural landmarks, connecting past events to our communities today.
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