Social Studies Fifth Grade

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1 Geography Harbor Creek School District Social Studies Fifth Grade Principles and Documents of Basic Geographic Literacy American Symbols and Map Skills August / September E Describe the proper use, display and respect for the U.S. flag. Explain the significance of reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and standing for the national anthem. E Describe the purpose of symbols of historical events celebrated in the U.S. Historical Events: Independence Day Constitution Day 9/11 Martin Luther King Day (January) Symbols: Historical Monuments / Memorials in D.C. (For example: Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial) E Describe geographic tools and their uses: Absolute and Relative Location Population and Distribution Flows Scale Maps (scale, map grids, cardinal and intermediate directions) Compass Rose E Locate places on a map using latitude and longitude. E Identify the time zones in the United States. E Locate major countries and cities on a world map. Physical E Describe the physical characteristics of a 7.2 Characteristics region / place. Geography Human American E Describe characteristics of a place/region 7.3 Social Studies Grade 5 Page G K.3.B A B

2 Characteristics United States Symbols and Map Skills August / September Migration to America / Early American Cultures (10 days) September / October according to: Economic activities Historical activities Natural resources Settlement patterns Political activities E Identify and explain early life in the Ice Age and the migration to America. E Explain why and how early people migrated from Asia to America. E Describe how the first Americans lived during the Ice Age. E Identify how their way of life changed from being nomads, to hunter-gatherers, to living in communities. E Describe the importance and development of agriculture during the Ice Age. E Identify how people of early American cultures utilized the natural resources in their particular environment to meet their needs. (Anasazi cliff dwellers, irrigation because of no water, mound builders, Inuit) E Compare and contrast early cultures. E Comprehend and construct a climograph. E Describe how natural resources influenced Native Americans of North America October Native American s way of life (homes, food, clothing). E Explain the Iroquois League as an early form of representative government. E Compare the Iroquois League to the present U.S. government. United States Native E Compare and contrast Eastern Woodlands, Social Studies Grade 5 Page 2

3 Americans of North America Oct. Great Plains, SW Desert and Northwest Coast Native American Groups. E Explain the causes and effects of Marco Polo s journey (led other explorers with the desire to explore and trade). E Identify the Vikings as the first explorers to reach North America. E Identify the effects of improved navigation and technology in regards to finding new trade routes to Africa and Asia (Prince Henry sailing school). United States Early Trade and Exploration United States Early Trade and Exploration November Exploration E Describe the evolution of early exploration: Prince Henry Columbus Amerigo Vespucci Magellan Cortes Henry Hudson DeSoto E Identify each explorer s major accomplishment. E Identify the route of each explorer. E Explain the impact of the explorers voyages on the Americas and how they led to future settlements. E Describe and define the Columbian Exchange and explain its causes and effects. E Describe the factors that enabled Cortes to defeat the Aztecs. E List the sequence of Spanish conquests in the Americas and identify them on a map. Social Studies Grade 5 Page 3

4 Exploration November E Describe how European countries claimed land and established settlements in North America. E Explain colonial life in the 13 English colonies. E Identify the name of the original 13 colonies. E Describe how the early colonists began to The First Colonies Colonial Life December specialize in their occupations: (blacksmith, printer, miller) E- Identify imports and exports on the Triangular Trade Routes. E Compare and contrast life in cities, towns, and farms (plantations). E Analyze the cause of religious diversity in the colonies. E Compare how and why slavery developed in different regions of the colonies. Spanish and French Colonies French and Indian War French and Indian War (5 days) January E Identify lands controlled by the Spanish and French. E Identify the cause of conflicts over land among the British, French, and Native Americans. E Analyze the major effects of the French and Indian War, specifically in context to the American Revolution. American Revolution The American Revolution E Explain the American Revolution by identifying the causes of colonists anger toward England: Social Studies Grade 5 Page 4

5 Jan./ Feb. Stamp Act Townshend Acts Tea Act Intolerable Acts Taxation without Representation E Identify the contributions of significant individuals during the revolutionary period. E Explain how colonists rebelled against the British rule. American Revolution The American Revolution Committee of Correspondence Boston Tea Party Sons and Daughters of Liberty Continental Congress militia E Explain the first battles of the American Revolution: Lexington and Concord Bunker Hill E Analyze the decisions made by the Second Continental Congress. E Explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence. E Summarize and sequence the major events of the American Revolution. E Analyze the significance of the American victory at Yorktown. E Identify the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. E Explain how the Constitution of the U.S. was developed: Constitutional Convention Great Compromise Social Studies Grade 5 Page 5

6 Principles and Documents of Westward Expansion Westward Expansion Jan./ Feb. 3/5 Compromise The American Feb. / March Westward Expansion (10 days) March Westward Expansion (10 days) March Preamble Separation of Powers Checks and Balances E Explain the purpose and importance of the national government and who is in charge of each. E Explain the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and other amendments in relationship to how they protect individuals rights. E Describe and define: Equality Checks and Balances Separation of Power E - Explain the describe the following U.S. documents and who framed them: Declaration of Independence Constitution Bill of Rights Mayflower Compact Payne s Common Sense E Explain the meaning of the Preamble of the Constitution. E Summarize the impact that the Louisiana Purchase had on the expansion of the United States. E Explain the importance of early pioneer exploration (Lewis and Clark, Sacagawea, Daniel Boone). E Describe the main battles and the outcome of the War of A D C E E B J C E H F Social Studies Grade 5 Page 6

7 Principles and Documents of Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship How the Works A Growing Nation (10 days) March Today April Today April E Identify that Francis Scott Key wrote the National Anthem while at Fort McHenry. E Explain how the United States expanded and changed politically and geographically between in relationship to: Monroe Doctrine Trail of Tears Industrial Revolution Opposition to Slavery Battle of the Alamo Oregon and Santa Fe Trails Gold Rush 1849 E Define what a republican form of government is: (A republican form of government is a type of government in which the citizens of a country have an active role in the affairs of government, and the government is not headed by a hereditary ruler such as a king.) F Explain the principle of innocent until proven guilty. F Explain the appeals process in U.S. courts. F Explain the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and how the government protects an individual s rights in relationship to: Economic rights (free enterprise) Personal responsibilities (taxes) Civic responsibilities (obeying laws, voting) E Describe the impact of consequences for violating rules and laws through daily classroom interactions. F Compare the structure, organization, and operation of the local, state, and national government. F Describe the responsibilities and powers of the three branches of government I L A B G I F A B Social Studies Grade 5 Page 7

8 Economics Economics Economic Systems Markets and Functions of Scarcity and Choice Work and Earnings Economics May Economics May F Explain how government actions affect citizen s daily lives. F Describe how the local, state, and national government provides services to the people through taxes. F Identify the major leaders of local, state, and national government. F Describe the election / voting process in the U.S. Include the following topics: Electoral College C D I E Voting Requirements J F Describe how the media can affect issues through current events. E Explain how businesses can expand, downsize, and go out of business and the D reasons why. E Identify and give examples of goods and services B E Identify and give examples of producers and consumers A E Identify how businesses market to B consumers K E Define supply and demand and its effects E&F E Explain personal decision making when making a purchase A E Describe the natural, human, and capital resources used to produce a good or service C E Define personal finance. E Identify the purpose of a savings and checking account. E Create a personal budget. E Compare and contrast the differences Social Studies Grade 5 Page 8

9 International Relationships Historical Analysis and Skills Development World Ongoing Unit of Study between a credit card and a check. F Identify how the U.S. is part of an international community using various sources: Weekly Reader Current Events Newspapers / Periodicals Internet E Distinguish between the past, present, and future using timelines and sequential order of events. E Analyze historical sources such as maps, graphs, and tables. E Explain historical interpretations using facts vs. nonfact, multiple points of view, illustrations in historical stories, and causes and effects. E Identify historical research sources: Historical events (time and place) Facts, folklore, and fiction Historical questions Primary sources Secondary sources E Discuss world current events through daily classroom interaction A B C D 8.4 Social Studies Grade 5 Page 9