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Elementary Social Studies Grade 5
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Fifth grade students will study the development of our nation with emphasis on the people, places, and events up to approximately 1850. Students will be exposed to the historical, geographic, political, economic, and sociological events that influenced the initial inhabitation, exploration, colonization, and early national periods of American history.
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Major Topics and Concepts
Segment One
- Geography Skills
- Ancient American Civilizations
- North American Tribes
- European Exploration
- Colonial Settlement
- American Revolution
Segment Two
- Founding a Nation
- Westward Expansion
- Branches of Government
- State and National Government
- Civic Responsibilities
- Holocaust Education
- Public Health Policies
Course Materials
To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students and families are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers because, when teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful.
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Competencies
Age of Exploration
I can explain the reasons for European exploration. I can describe accomplishments related to European exploration. I can explain the challenges faced by the European explorers. I can describe interactions between Native Americans and settlers from different nations. I can explain the role of trade in North America during the 16th century.
American Revolution
I can explain the events leading up to the American Revolution. I can compare the significance of the Committees of Correspondence and the Continental Congress. I can explain the concepts of the Declaration of Independence. can explain the impact of the major battles of the Revolutionary War. I can explain the role the allies play in the Revolutionary War. I can explain the personal and political impacts of the Revolutionary War I can explain the role of trade in North America during the 16th century.
Colonial Times
I can identify the original thirteen colonies on a map of North America. I can explain the political, economic, and socio-cultural reasons for colonial settlement. I can describe the political, economic, and social characteristics of the New England colonies. I can describe the contributions of individuals to the political, economic, and social characteristics of the development of the colonies. I can describe daily life for enslaved people in the Southern colonies. I can explain the reason for Triangular Trade and the role of trade in economic growth in North America.
Early Civilizations
I can identify geographic regions using coordinates. I can compare cultural aspects of ancient American civilizations. I can identify Native American tribes from different geographic regions. I can describe well-known physical features in the United States
Civics
I can identify United States capitals, and territories. I can explain the role of a good citizen. I can explain types of natural disasters that affect people in different regions of the United States. I can describe how governments or organizations can help after a natural disaster.
Founding a Nation
I can identify the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. I can describe the purpose of the Constitution. I can compare Federalist and Anti-Federalist views of government. I can explain the organization of the federal government according to the Constitution. I can explain the rights protected by the Bill of Rights and examples of amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Westward Expansion
I can describe the causes and effects of the Louisiana Purchase. I can explain the causes and effects of the War of 1812 I can describe push and pull factors that promoted westward expansion I can explain the effects of the Missouri Compromise I can explain the effect of westward expansion on Native Americans.
