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Fifth Grade Social Studies Curriculum

Social Studies
Social Studies Goal 1 - Economy
5.E.1, 5.E.2 |
Understand how a market economy impacts life in the
United States. Understand that personal choices result
in benefits or consequences. |
Apply key geographic concepts to the United States and other countries of North America
- location of major landforms, bodies of water, and natural resources in the United States and other countries of North
America
- how absolute and relative location influence ways of living in the United States and other countries of North America
- physical and cultural characteristics of regions within the United States, and other countries of North America
- economic and social differences between developed and developing regions in North America
- population distribution within and between countries of North America
- how people of the United States and other countries of North America adapt to, modify, and use their physical environment
- movement of people, goods, and ideas within and among the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America past and
present
Social Studies Goal 2 - Revolutionary War
5.H.1&2,5.G.1,5.C&G.
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5.H.1 Analyze the chronology of key events in the United
States. 5.H.2 Understand the role of prominent figures
in shaping the United States.
5.G.1 Understand how human activity has and continues
to shape the United States.
5.C&G.1.3 Analyze historical documents that shaped
the foundation of the United States government.
5.C.1 Understand how increased diversity resulted
from migration, settlement patterns and economic
development in the United States. |
Analyze political and social institutions in North America and examine how these institutions respond to human needs,
structure society, and influence behavior
- major documents that formed the foundations of the American idea of constitutional government.
- local, state, and national levels of government in the United States and their legislative, executive, and judicial
functions.
- how the United States government has changed over time.
- Similarities and differences in the governments of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central
America.
- the role of political parties in society.
- the role of public education in the United States.
- movement of people, goods, and ideas within and among the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America past and
present
- the educational structure of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central America.
- the role the family plays in the societal structures of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central
America.
Social Studies Goal 3 - Government & Westward Expansion
5.G.1,5.C&G.1+,5.C.1
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5.H.1 Analyze the chronology of key events in
the United States. 5.G.1 Understand
how human activity has and continues to shape the United
States.
5.C&G.1 Understand the development, structure
and function of government in the United States.
5.C&G.2 Analyze life in a democratic republic
through rights and responsibilities of citizens.
5.C.1 Understand how increased diversity
resulted from migration, settlement patterns and
economic development in the United States. |
Examine the roles various ethnic groups have played in the development of the United States and its neighboring countries
- people of diverse ethnic and religious cultures, past and present, in the United States
- how changes in the movement of people, goods, and ideas have affected ways of living in the United States
- cultural interaction within and among the regions of the United States
- how the differences and similarities among people have produced diverse American cultures
- religious and ethnic impact of settlement on different regions of the United States
- roles various religious and ethnic groups have played in the development of the United States with those of Canada, Mexico,
and selected countries of Central America
- art, music, and craft forms in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central America
Social Studies Goal 4 - Civil War & Reconstruction
H.1
Analyze the
chronology of
key events in
the United
States.
5.H.1.3 Analyze
the impact of
major conflicts,
battles, and
wars on the
development of
our nation
through
Reconstruction.
5.H.2
Understand the
role of
prominent
figures in
shaping the
United States.
5.H.2.3
Compare the
changing roles
of women and
minorities on
American society
from
Pre-Colonial
through
Reconstruction.
5.G.1
Understand how
human activity
has and
continues to
shape the United
States.
5.G.1.3
Exemplify how
technological
advances
(communication,
transportation
and agriculture)
have allowed
people to
overcome
geographic
limitations.
5.G.1.4
Exemplify
migration within
or immigration
to the United
States in order
to identify push
and pull
factors.
5.C&G.2 Analyze
life in a
democratic
republic through
rights and
responsibilities
of citizens.
5.C&G.2.1
Understand the
values and
principles of a
democratic
republic.
5.C.1
Understand how
increased
diversity
resulted from
migration,
settlement
patterns and
economic
development in
the United
States.
5.C.1.4
Understand how
cultural
narratives
(legends, songs,
ballads, games,
folk tales, and
art forms)
reflect the
lifestyles,
beliefs, and
struggles of
diverse ethnic
groups. |
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Trace key developments in United States history and describe their impact on the land and people of the nation and its
neighboring countries
- the role of an historian and the importance of studying history
- when, where, why, and how groups of people settled in different regions of the United States
- contributions of people of diverse cultures throughout the history of the United States
- causes and effects of the American Revolution, and their influence on the adoption of the Articles of Confederation,
Constitution, and the Bill of Rights
- impact of wars and conflicts on United States citizens, including but not limited to, the Civil War, World War I,
World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, and the twenty-first century war on terrorism
- civil rights and social movements throughout United States' history that reflect the struggle for equality and
constitutional rights for all citizens
- changes in rural and urban settlement patterns in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central
America
- development of the United States as a world leader and the impact of its relationships with Canada, Mexico, and selected
countries of Central America
Social Studies Study Guide
- Unit 2
- We The People Study Sheet
- Revolutionary War Project
Social Studies Interactive Websites
- www.harcourtschool.com/ss1
- Student News
- Stories and Video from CNN.com
- US Citizenship Test
- Helpful for We The People
- Ben's Guide to US Government
- Benjamin Franklin Giving Election and American Government Facts
- PBS Kids - It's My Life- Budgeting
- Interactive Game Using Bidgeting to purchase
- Ben's Guide to US Government
- Benjamin Franklin Giving Election and American Government Facts
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States and Capitals Games
Several websites have games that will help you learn your states and capitals. I am hoping that these links will make
learning the states and capitals fun and easy.
- Syvum.com
- There are 4 different states and capitals review games on this site.
- Jimspage.com/States.htm
- This is a very fun interactive map of USA site.
- Quia.com
- This has a states and capitals concentration game.
- 50states.com
- This site has a bunch of quizzes and fill in the blank maps for practice.
- WWILD Team
- This is a very well done interactive game created at the University of Georgia.
- www.libraryspot.com/state
- There references to all state information in the US.
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