DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GRADE

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1 GRADE 1 Content/Standard FIRST GRADE Every first grader should be able Identify family/household members and relate information about each member Name/describe the people in his/her immediate family Explain the relationships among family members such as: parent, child, father, mother, brother, sister, etc. Identify roles of adults and children in families. 1 Distinguish the characteristics of a family Discuss unique family customs Name/describe the people in extended families Tell about a special family custom or activity. Relate a special time the family shared together. Discuss how the family celebrates holidays or special occasions. Identify members of the extended family. Describe the special role of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other extended family.

2 2 Discuss the homes and activities of family members. GRADE 1 FIRST GRADE Every first grader should be able Characterize different types of houses and name the rooms in each Describe different types of jobs performed by people in their family Describe vehicles used for different professions. Distinguish single-family house and apartment building. Identify rooms in a home and explain use of each. Compare shelters of families from different parts of the world. Identify addresses on homes and give the address of their home. Describe different types of homes such as teepees, igloos, log cabin, etc. Define the word job. Identify the various jobs done by the members of the family at work and at home. Identify the s used in various occupations. Identify different forms of transportation associated with different occupations. Differentiate modes of transportation from long ago and today. 2

3 3 Describe the school family GRADE 1 FIRST GRADE Exhibit cooperation techniques by following rules and showing responsibility for actions Recognize classmates uniqueness through likenesses, differences, talents, and feelings Name/describe the jobs of the adults in the school. Every first grader should be able Identify and distinguish rules at home and at school. Explain why people need rules. Demonstrate the effect of what might happen when rules in various types of settings are not followed. (Field Trip, pool party, playground, school, etc.) Identify ways that people are alike and different. Identify their own likes, dislikes and talents, such as favorite pets, foods, clothing, games, toys, etc. Compare likes, dislikes, and talents with their classmates. Distinguish ways they are different from one of their friends. Identify jobs needed to run a school. Identify and distinguish the roles of faculty and staff members. Identify the leaders and explain what they do in school. 3

4 GRADE 1 FIRST GRADE Every first grader should be able Define kindness, honesty and courage as qualities of a hero. 4 Recognize selected famous figures and symbols in American History Define heroes and recognize American Heroes. Explain who Christopher Columbus was and what he did. Identify Martin Luther King, Jr. as a man who worked for fairness for people and explain why we celebrate a holiday in his name. Identify other American heroes such as veterans and service personnel. Recognize the American flag and bald eagle as symbols for American values Recognize the American flag and other important symbols of our country. Explain the significance of the stars and stripes on the United States flag. Explain the importance of American symbols. 4

5 GRADE 1 FIRST GRADE Recognize George Washington as the First President of the United States and his importance to America. Every first grader should be able Identify George Washington as the first president of the United States in List the contributions of George Washington as a general in the American Revolution. 5 Identify selected Presidents of the United States Recognize Abraham Lincoln as the Sixteenth President of the United States and his importance to America Recognize the current president of the United States and his job. Identify Abraham Lincoln as the 16 th President of the United States. Explain Abraham Lincoln s work as the President during the Civil War. Identify the President as the leader of our country. Name and identify the current President of the United States. Identify the roles of civic leaders. Explain that leaders are elected by the peoples vote. 5

6 6 Recognize our world and identify its resources GRADE 1 FIRST GRADE Recognize that earth is made up of land and water and locate both on a globe and map Identify the plants, fish, and other creatures that live in or near the water and people who live, work, or play near the water. Identify the woods as a home for wildlife as well as a provider of jobs, recreation activities, and products for people Identify ways to do his/her part to take care of the earth Identify the four seasons and describe the type of weather that usually comes during each season. Every first grader should be able Describe the differences between water and land. Compare different types of land formations. Describe and identify different bodies of water. Identify the human characteristics of landscapes. Identify things that live on land and things that live in the water. Describe animals found in or near the water. Describe activities carried out by people who live or work by the water. Describe the various types of trees found in the woods. Identify woodland creatures. List jobs which utilize the woods. Identify products that people use which come from the woods. Name ways we can recycle at home and at school Classify items as recyclable (e.g. paper, metal, plastic) or nonrecyclable. Identify ways people depend on and interact with physical environment. Identify ways the earth is being cared for and being neglected. Describe weather associated with each of the four seasons. Identify and explain how the four seasons affect people, animals, and plants. Describe seasonal work on a farm. 6

7 GRADE 1 FIRST GRADE Compare and contrast a map and a globe. Every first grader should be able Recognize a globe as a model of the earth. Compare a globe to a world map. Understand that a map is a picture of a real place as seen from above. 7 Use basic map skills Utilize cardinal directions on a map, north, south, east, west Recognize one s country, and one s state, and identify the people who live here as Americans. Identify directions on a map as north, south, east and west. Identify points on a map as being north, south, east or west. Understand the concept of immigration as people who move to the United States to live from another country. Identify the United States on a map. Identify Pennsylvania on a United States Map. 7

8 1 Demonstrate a knowledge of different family styles and traditions found in the United States GRADE 2 SECOND GRADE Recognize that families vary in composition. They share different traditions and treasures that are a part of a family s history. Every second grader should be able Recognize that every family has its own heritage. Give examples of family traditions Explore the diversity of people in the United States and identify and appreciate examples of various cultures within their own community. Define culture and explore the diversity of the United States. Compare and contrast people s work, interests and talents. Explain how new ideas and culture spread from one place to another when immigrants move, as well as, through the forms of communication systems. Identify cultural holidays celebrated in the community and the customs associated with them. Identify and explain expressions of culture in the community. Identify examples of the local cultural heritage. 8

9 2 Demonstrate an understanding of resources that serve his/her neighborhood. GRADE 2 SECOND GRADE Recognize the difference between goods and services and goods come from many places in the community, state and beyond Recognize how resources are needed and used to create products Explore needs and wants. Discuss concepts of working to earn money to provide these. Every second grader should be able Distinguish between goods and services. Identify people who provide goods and services to the community. Recognize jobs associated with resources in a place. Explain that people from around the world and within our own country and community depend on one another through trade. Explain how people depend on the physical environment and its natural resources to satisfy their basic needs. List natural resources and give examples of their uses. Describe how natural resources affect activities Trace the development of a product from a natural resource to a finished product. Explain the difference between needs and wants. Explain how work provides income to purchase goods and services. Describe various means of exchange, such as money and barter. Discuss modern methods of payments for good and services. 9

10 GRADE 2 SECOND GRADE Identify how people work interdependently to benefit their community and solve community problems. Every second grader should be able Describe how government establishes order, provides security and manages conflict. Recognize laws in the community and the consequences of breaking them. 3 Demonstrate an understanding of how a government works to solve community problems. Identify characteristics of good citizenship such as a belief in justice, truth, equality, and responsibility for the common good. Describe their state government and identify its responsibilities Explore their local, state, and national government. Describe our national government and its responsibilities. Compare the roles of public officials, including mayor, governor, and President. 10

11 GRADE 2 SECOND GRADE Identify holidays celebrated by Americans of various ethnic, cultural, or racial groups. Every second grader should be able Describe ways people honor their heroes and where individuals are remembered in their community. Explain why we celebrate certain holidays, such as Columbus Day, President s Day, Veterans Day, etc. 4 Demonstrate an understanding of special Americans and holidays celebrated in our country Identify some famous Americans of various ethnic groups who have contributed to their community, state, or country (e.g. Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Boone, Clara Barton, Sojourner Truth, Sandra Day O Connor, and Grandma Moses) Explain the significance of various national celebrations. Identify contributions of historical figures who have influenced the community, state and nation. Identify and explain the significance of various community, state, and national memorials such as Mt. Rushmore and the Lincoln Memorial. Identify American heroes and explain their achievements. 11

12 5 Read and interpret simple globes and maps. GRADE 2 SECOND GRADE Identify the elements of a map and use them to create, interpret and read simple maps of local communities Describe the physical characteristics of landforms and water using maps and pictures Identify the uses of maps, globes and the various types of information found on maps. Every second grader should be able Use a compass rose and cardinal directions to find locations and determine directions on maps. Use a map key and its symbols to locate and identify points or areas on a map. Recognize that maps can be different sizes, define map scale and use scale to find real distances. Draw maps to show places and routes. Use maps to describe land and bodies of water. Identify and describe the physical characteristics of various landforms. Compare the features of different bodies of water. Use symbols, colors and labels on maps to identify different bodies of land and water. Use a globe to find the poles, the cardinal directions, and the equator. Identify major landforms and bodies of water, including continents and oceans on maps and globes. 12

13 GRADE 3 THIRD GRADE Review map and globe skills. Every third grader should be able Identify and locate places and regions such as: 7 continents, 4 oceans, equator, prime meridian, 4 hemispheres and the cardinal directions (north, south, east, and west). Identify map and globe elements such as: latitude, longitude, map key, symbols, compass rose and title. List advantages of using a map and/or a globe. 1 The students will be able to understand how Physical Geography is a part of daily life Identify and recognize the diversity of geographical features in the United States. Classify maps based on their uses. (E.g. physical, political, product). Name characteristics of landforms found in the United States. (E.g. Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, Great Plains, etc.). Identify geographic terms such as prairie, canyon, plateau, continent, river basin, ocean, etc. Identify a place in a region by it weather and climate Distinguish between weather and climate. Give a definition of weather and climate. Identify regions of the United States for its distinct climate: cold/wet, cold/dry, hot/dry, hot/wet. 13

14 2 Identify the features which make a community GRADE 3 THIRD GRADE Describe a community as a place where people live, work, and play together Identify the places in a community Identify ways people in a community cooperate. Explain how a community develops and grows. Every third grader should be able Define the concept of a community. Identify reasons people form communities. Identify and explain similarities and differences among communities in different places. Explain how communities help people to meet their needs. Name places that people share in a community and explain how these places are shared. Identify and describe the features of a community that are recreational, local government, business and residential areas. Locate and describe the central business district of a city. Explain the role of citizens in a community. Describe ways people in a community share holidays and customs. Describe actions that change and improve a community. Explain how geographic features of a community affect its growth. Distinguish between natural resources, human resources, and capital resources and how they influence the growth of a community. Identify ways in which communities change and stay the same over time. 14

15 3 Distinguish various types of communities. GRADE 3 THIRD GRADE Identify farming areas as a rural community and distinguish between various types of farms Identify a city as an urban area and a suburb as a part of an urban area Describe living and working in a city and suburb. Every third grader should be able Distinguish between a town and a village as types of rural communities. Define a rural area. Recognize that location, climate, and natural resources determine the products that a rural community produces. Name and describe three different types of farms. Distinguish between a city and a town. Identify a suburb as a community located near a city. List common features that most suburbs share. Explain what is meant by the term urban communities. Demonstrate that major cities in our country are located near important natural resources that help them grow. Compare the ways people in communities meet their needs. Outline the similarities and differences between a large city and a small community. 15

16 4 Explore the history of early communities. GRADE 3 THIRD GRADE Define the term culture and give examples of a cultural aspect Identify Native Americans as the first people to live in North America and describe the culture of a Native American people Identify early Spanish settlements in North America and describe the influence of their culture on our country Identify the people of the Plymouth community and describe daily life in a pilgrim colony Every third grader should be able Explain what culture is. Describe ways in which people learn about their culture, such as through legends. Name some aspects of culture. Explain how natural resources have affected the way of life of the Plain Indians. Describe the landforms and climate of different Native American groups and how they affected their culture. Locate the places in the United States that the Spanish settled. Describe the oldest community, St. Augustine, in North America and its importance to the Spanish to protect trading routes. Evaluate how Spanish settlements have influenced American Culture. Describe how early colonists adapted to the land. Name the natural resources that made Plymouth a good place to build a community. Describe the interaction between the colonists and the native people. Recognize that cooperation among the colonists helped to bring the community together. 16

17 1 To know and understand the geography of Pennsylvania. GRADE 4 FOURTH GRADE Locate and identify the state of, its capital, major cities, and student s hometown Describe the relative location of Pennsylvania Identify and describe major landforms and river systems in Pennsylvania Locate and describe Pennsylvania s major geographic regions. (E.g. Atlantic Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Allegheny Plateau and Lake Plain). Every fourth grader should be able Locate and highlight the state of, its capital city, and major cities. Identify the line of latitude closest to the student s hometown and two other towns/cities along that same parallel. Identify the line of longitude closest to the student s hometown and two other towns/cities along that same meridian. Locate and identify the states that border Pennsylvania. Identify proximate and distant locations using a graphic organizer of concentric circles with the student s hometown and/or state at the center. Identify major landforms and rivers using physical maps. Identify the source and mouth of each major river. Define and identify major geographic landforms. Describe the effect of elevation on waterways. Identify the major regions of the United States. Locate and identify the major geographic regions of. Describe the features that make up each region. 17

18 1 (continued) Content/Standard To know and understand the geography of Pennsylvania. GRADE 4 FOURTH GRADE Read and interpret a climate map of Read and interpret a resource map of Pennsylvania Explore environmental issues relevant to the hometown community and the state (e.g. nuclear power, farmland preservation, wetlands, Chesapeake Bay pollution). Every fourth grader should be able Define climate Explain how climate is related to temperature and precipitation. Describe how climate is affected by proximity to bodies of water. Describe the types of severe weather that affects Pennsylvania. Describe the major natural resources of Pennsylvania. Distinguish renewable from nonrenewable resources. Relate resources found near the student s hometown to local industry. Explore and identify the variety of environments found in state parks. Analyze the importance of protecting local rivers and lakes. Evaluate conservation methods and efforts in the community. Evaluate the energy options available in the community 18

19 2 Demonstrate an understanding of major events, cultures, groups and/or individuals in the historical development of Pennsylvania. GRADE 4 FOURTH GRADE Identify and locate the Native American tribes who lived in present-day and compare their cultures Identify contributions of the European settlers to the culture of (e.g. Swedes, Dutch, English). Every fourth grader should be able Explain how people may have come to North America from Asia. Describe the way of life of the Susquehannock and Leni Lenape cultures. Identify place names in that are of Native American origin. Identify and compare the location and cultures of five Native American groups that lived in (e.g. Delaware, Shawnee, Nanticoke, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca, Susquehanna, Erie, Tuscarora). Analyze the reasons for European settlement in. Identify and describe early settlements in and the country of origin of the people who founded them. Explain how William Penn s personal beliefs affected how he set up and governed his colony. 19

20 GRADE 4 FOURTH GRADE Every fourth grader should be able Describe their location on the earth-absolute and relative. 3 Read and interpret maps and globes Read, distinguish and interpret information from a variety of maps and globes. Locate and identify the oceans, hemispheres and continents. Compare the purposes and uses of various types and projections of maps. Explain the function of standard map features (e.g. legend, scale). Compare information on a map and globe. 20

21 GRADE 4 FOURTH GRADE Every fourth grader should be able Identify each state and capital city within each region Read, distinguish and interpret information from a variety of maps and globes. Name and describe the location of major landforms and water systems within each region. Describe two ways mountains are formed. 4 Analyze the physical geography of each region of the United States. Explain why more people settle along coasts and rivers. Describe the climate(s) of each region of the United States Describe the climate of each U.S. region. Describe the ways the climate of the region affects the people who live there. Explain how plants and animals have adapted to the environment of the region. Explain why the climate of the region is so varied. 21

22 GRADE 4 FOURTH GRADE Every fourth grader should be able Identify the major natural resources in each region and the ways people use them Explain how the resources of a region determine its products, goods and services. List the products that come from these natural resources. Describe how people change their environment to meet their needs. 5 Demonstrate an understanding of a region s resources and economy. Compare the methods used by each region to conserve natural resources. Define market economy. Distinguish between producer and consumer Describe the economy of each region. Describe the kinds of work people do in each region. Describe the basic law of supply and demand. Explain why many businesses choose to build factories in the Mid-West. 22

23 GRADE 4 FOURTH GRADE Every fourth grader should be able Define immigration. Identify three groups of people who have lived in the region Identify the peoples that contributed to the culture of a region. Identify place names within the region that can be attributed to those peoples. Describe the contributions of each group of people. 6 Analyze the influence upon a region by a culture, individual, historic event or geographic site. Analyze the settlement patterns and regions in which Americans live. Explain the reasons for European Colonization of the East Analyze historic events that contributed to the culture of a region. Explain the connection between the Civil War and slavery. Describe and explain the effects of the Louisiana Purchase. Identify the reasons behind Westward Expansion. Describe the impact of the transcontinental railroad on the U.S Describe the importance of a historic site to a particular region. List three historic points of interest for each region and explain the significance of each. 23

24 GRADE 4 FOURTH GRADE Every fourth grader should be able Identify three transportation and communication systems that link states and regions. Explain the importance of trade between states and regions. 7 Identify contributions of a region to United States history Analyze the historic, economic, and cultural contributions of a selected region to the history of the U.S. Define heritage and describe two ways the people of a region celebrate theirs. Identify songs and/or poems representative of a region s history or culture. Identify three events that took place in each region that influenced the history of the U.S. 24

25 GRADE 4 FOURTH GRADE Every fourth grader should be able Define Specialization. 8 Analyze the interdependence of the regions of the United States Evaluate the economic interdependency and human activities in the regions of the United States Identify the contributions of immigrants and analyze the reasons they came to. Explain how Economic Specialization causes interdependence of states and regions. Compare regional and global interdependence of trade. Explain the impact of a current event and/or disaster from one region on another U.S. region. Analyze why immigrants came to colonial Pennsylvania. Identify the different peoples who immigrated to colonial Pennsylvania. Explain how immigration affected economically Recognize the role of Pennsylvania in historical events of the late 1700 s. Identify the allies and analyze the events and out come of the French and Indian War. Analyze the colonists reasons for declaring their independence from Britain. Identify and describe Pennsylvania s contributions to the American Revolution. 25

26 GRADE 4 FOURTH GRADE Describe the key role Philadelphia played in America s early history. Every fourth grader should be able Identify and describe Benjamin Franklin s inventions and contributions to Pennsylvania. Describe the actions of the Continental Congress. Identify the key Pennsylvanians at the Constitutional Convention. 8 Analyze the interdependence of the regions of the United States (continued) Describe the events that took place at the 1787 Convention. Describe the effect that canals and steamboats had on water travel in Pennsylvania Trace the development of transportation and industrialization in. Analyze the impact of turnpikes and railroads on Pennsylvania. Describe the development of the coal and oil industries in. Identify other Pennsylvania industries of the 1800 s. 26

27 GRADE 4 FOURTH GRADE Every fourth grader should be able Identify the reasons that the Civil War began Describe Pennsylvania s role in the Civil War. Describe the importance of the Battle of Gettysburg. Describe Pennsylvania s role in the Underground Railroad. 8 Analyze the interdependence of the regions of the United States. (continued) Identify the reasons for Pennsylvania becoming part of the Union rather than the Confederacy. Describe Pennsylvania s role in World War I and World War II Demonstrate an awareness of the important people and events in Pennsylvania during the 1900 s. Describe Pennsylvania s role in the Woman s Suffrage movement. Describe how Pennsylvania was affected by the Great Depression. Describe the events of the Johnstown flood. Analyze the events of the incident at Three Mile Island. 27

28 GRADE 4 FOURTH GRADE Analyze Pennsylvania s agriculture industry. Every fourth grader should be able Define and give an example of an agribusiness. Identify the major agricultural products of Pennsylvania. Describe how modern technology has affected farming. 9 Demonstrate an understanding of the growth of business and industry and their influence on Pennsylvania s economy Analyze Pennsylvania s processing and manufacturing industries and describe their development and importance Describe Pennsylvania s service industries. Define free enterprise system and describe how it works. Describe how an assembly line works. Identify major products that are manufactured in. Analyze the effects of major industries on the State of (e.g. chocolate, steel, glass, paper, machinery, furniture). Identify the service industries found in Pennsylvania. Describe the role of the service employee in the community. Analyze the interdependence of the service industries. 28

29 GRADE 4 FOURTH GRADE Every fourth grader should be able Define entrepreneur Identify inventors and entrepreneurs of And recognize their contributions to the economy. 9 Demonstrate an understanding of the growth of business and industry and their influence on Pennsylvania s economy. (continued) Identify factors that influence(d) the economy of Pennsylvania. Identify five state and/or local entrepreneurs and describe their contributions to the community. Describe the roles of investors and consumers. Identify the factors that impact the transportation of goods (time, cost, refrigeration, etc.). Identify the most efficient means of transporting goods to given locations (local, national, international). Describe how various methods of communication have impacted the growth of industry in Pennsylvania. 29

30 GRADE 4 FOURTH GRADE Every fourth grader should be able Identify the three branches of state government Explain the organization of state government. Describe the responsibilities of each branch of the state government. 10 Explain the function of government in Pennsylvania and the rights and duties of citizenship. Describe the services provided by each branch of the state government. Identify the officials who oversee each branch of the state government. Identify the four types of local government Explain the organization of local and county governments. Identify the services provided by each type of government. Identify the leaders of each type of local/county government. Describe the function and organization of school districts and school boards. Define home rule. 30

31 GRADE 4 FOURTH GRADE Explain the organization of national government. Every fourth grader should be able Define and explain the system of checks and balances. Identify the three branches of national government and describe the function of each. 10 Explain the function of government in Pennsylvania and the rights and duties of citizenship. (continued) Identify the duties and rights of citizenship Recognize official commonwealth symbols Explain the relationship between rights and responsibilities. Identify examples of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Describe the impact of consequences when the rules/laws of a civil society have been violated. Explain the importance of participating in government and civic life. Identify the official commonwealth symbols. Describe the origin of each official commonwealth symbol. 31

32 GRADE 5 United States History: Pre-Columbia to 1877 FIFTH GRADE Every fifth grader should be able Read a map key to interpret information. 1 Read and interpret maps and globes Read, distinguish, and interpret a variety of information from different types of maps and globes. Use latitude and longitude to determine the exact location of a site. Use a compass rose to distinguish cardinal and intermediate directions. Compare and contrast types of information found on globes and maps. Recognize and interpret different kinds of specialized maps. 32

33 GRADE 5 United States History: Pre-Columbia to 1877 FIFTH GRADE Locate and distinguish major geographic regions of the United States. Every fifth grader should be able Describe and locate landform regions of the U.S. Identify vegetation common to each geographic region. 2 Identify and distinguish the geographic regions of the U.S Identify the major landforms, water systems, and climate zones in the U.S Describe patterns of land use in the U.S. Identify and locate mountain chains, plateau areas, and plain areas of the U.S. Identify and locate major rivers, lakes, sounds, bays and gulfs of the U.S. Describe the climate features of each major geographic region. 33

34 GRADE 5 United States History: Pre-Columbia to 1877 FIFTH GRADE Describe the transition from the Ice Age to early civilization. Every fifth grader should be able Explain how and why the first natives traveled to the Americas. Tell how climatic factors influenced location of early settlements. Explain Native Americans reliance on hunting and gathering. 3 Summarize of the origins and traits of the first Americans Trace the development of farming and its effect on early Indian civilizations. Discuss how first Americans adapted to and modified their environment. Identify agricultural products raised by the native Americans. Explain how Native American lifestyle changed with the introduction of agriculture Compare and contrast early American Indian cultures. Identify distinguishing features of the major culture groups of the Americas including the Aztec, Inca, and Maya. Distinguish cultural habits and lifestyle of the major Native American groups. Describe and differentiate the economic activities of the major Native American culture groups. 34

35 GRADE 5 United States History: Pre-Columbia to 1877 FIFTH GRADE Locate and identify the major cultural groups of North America. Every fifth grader should be able Distinguish native cultural groups of North America including Indians of the Desert Southwest, Eastern Woodlands, Great Plains, and Pacific Northwest. Identify and describe regional homelands of Native American cultural groups. 4 Describe the lifestyle and culture of the Native American of North America Explain how the Indian lifestyles were shaped by their environment. Explain how environment influences lifestyle. Describe how Native Americans of North America adapted to and modified their environment. Identify the natural resources which shaped the economy and lifestyle of Native American groups Compare and contrast the culture of the Indians of the Desert Southwest, Eastern Woodland, Great Plains, and Pacific Northwest. Identify cultural features which distinguished Native American tribes. Compare the social organization and economic systems of the Native American culture groups. Explain the impact of technology on lifestyle of Native Americans. Analyze the relationships between Native American tribes. 35

36 GRADE 5 United States History: Pre-Columbia to 1877 FIFTH GRADE Explain the motivations for European exploration. Every fifth grader should be able Discuss economic and cultural changes in European lifestyle of the late Middle Ages. Explain how the growth of trade led to European exploration. Tell how improved technology spurred the expansion of trade and exploration. 5 Explain the impact European exploration had on the development of North America Identify major European explorers, the country from which they sailed, and their discoveries Describe the effects of European exploration on Native Americans. Trace the routes of early European explorers searching for a water route to the East. Discuss the role of European explorers in the search for a Northwest Passage. Summarize the role of French and English explorers in North America. List the accomplishments of Dutch explorers. Explain the impact the voyages of Columbus had on Europe and the Americas. Summarize the results of the conquests of Pizarro and Cortes. Discuss the relationship of French explorers and Native Americans in New France. 36

37 GRADE 5 United States History: Pre-Columbia to 1877 FIFTH GRADE Every fifth grader should be able Discuss the work of the Spanish in settling the South and Southwest Identify and locate early European settlements. Summarize the role of the English in the settlement of Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth. 6 Trace the development of European colonies in North America Explain the impact of European settlements on North America Explain how different groups of people in the colonies borrowed and learned from each other. Describe the patterns of French settlement in North America. Locate areas of Dutch interest and settlement in North America. Analyze the effects of European settlement on the Native Americans. Explain the economic impact of colonization on the mother country and the colony. Discuss the relationship between the Native Americans and the settlers at Plymouth. Explain the role of the French fur traders and their interactions with the Native Americans. Describe how European settlers relied on the Native Americans for survival during the early years. 37

38 GRADE 5 United States History: Pre-Columbia to 1877 FIFTH GRADE Identify and locate the original thirteen colonies. Every fifth grader should be able Name the thirteen original colonies and locate each on a map. Trace the settlement pattern of the original colonies. 7 Compare and contrast the development of the thirteen original colonies Identify the reasons for the settlement of each of the thirteen colonies and explain the differences in their development. Tell the primary reason for the settlement of each colony. Describe the political organization and trace the growth of each colony. Discuss factors which promoted the success of the first colonies Compare and contrast the differences in environment and lifestyle within the New England, Middle and Southern colonies. Describe the land, climate and vegetation of New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. Compare the lifestyle of each region including religious beliefs and social customs. Distinguish the economic basis of each region. 38

39 7 Compare and contrast the development of the thirteen original colonies. (continued) GRADE 5 United States History: Pre-Columbia to 1877 FIFTH GRADE Examine how the environment affected the growth of economy in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. Every fifth grader should be able Identify major industries of Colonial America. Analyze the impact of physical geography on the growth of industries. Compare the agricultural development of the New England, Middle and Southern colonies Analyze how the growth of the economy in the colonies affected the development of slavery. Distinguish between indentured servants and slaves. Discuss how the plantation system led to widespread slavery in the South. 39

40 GRADE 5 United States History: Pre-Columbia to 1877 FIFTH GRADE Every fifth grader should be able Discuss the significance of the Albany Plan of the Union to the colonists Identify and explain events leading up to the American Revolution. Identify causes of unrest in the colonies. Analyze the impact of British regulations including the Stamp Act, Tea Act, and the Intolerable Acts. 8 Identify the causes and effects of the Revolutionary War. Discuss the significance of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. Describe the role of the Continental Congress and contributions of its members. Explain the importance of the Declaration of Independence Compare and contrast the British and Continental armies and analyze the factors that influenced the outcome of the war. Explain the significance of the battles at Lexington and Concord. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing armies. Identify the contributions of leading generals of the British and Continental armies. Summarize the contributions of women, significant individuals, and other nations to the outcome of the war. 40

41 8 Identify the causes and effects of the Revolutionary War. (continued) GRADE 5 United States History: Pre-Columbia to 1877 FIFTH GRADE Identify the effects of the Revolutionary War. Every fifth grader should be able Discuss the significance of the victory at Yorktown. Summarize the results of the Revolution. Explain the establishment of the Articles of Confederation. 41

42 GRADE 5 United States History: Pre-Columbia to 1877 FIFTH GRADE Explain how the national government is comprised. Every fifth grader should be able Identify the three branches of our government. Describe the roles of the three branches of national government.. 9 Describe the structure and organization of the U.S. government. Identify Washington, D.C. as the capital of our country. Identify the places where the three branches conduct their work Explain how the new country developed a system of government. Summarize events that led to the Constitutional Convention. Identify the contributions of leading statesmen to the drafting of the Constitution. Explain the Great Compromise and its relation to the structure of the Constitution. 42

43 9 Describe the structure and organization of the U.S. government. (continued) GRADE 5 United States History: Pre-Columbia to 1877 FIFTH GRADE List the three branches of government; explain the powers of each branch and the system of checks and balances. Every fifth grader should be able Explain the purpose of the Constitution as stated in the Preamble. Summarize the functions of each of the three branches of the federal government. Distinguish the powers of each of the three branches of the federal government. Describe the system of checks and balances and explain the importance of the system Discuss how the Constitution was approved. Summarize the debate for and against ratifying the Constitution. Explain the role of the Bill of Rights in the approval process. Discuss the formation of the first political parties. 43

44 GRADE 5 United States History: Pre-Columbia to 1877 FIFTH GRADE Identify the people who played a major role in the expansion of the United States. Every fifth grader should be able Explain the achievements of trailblazers including Daniel Boone and Zebulon Pike. Discuss the role of Lewis and Clark in opening the west. 10 Trace the progress of the westward expansion of the U.S. Summarize the contributions of pioneer families who built homes and farms in the west. Analyze the role of the Forty- Niners in the growth of the U.S. Discuss the significance of the transcontinental railroad Analyze how improved transportation, communication, and industrialization contributed to the growth of the United States. Analyze the impact of the Pony Express and the telegraph on communication. Explain how industry and technology changed the American way of life. 44

45 GRADE 5 United States History Pre-Columbia to 1877 FIFTH GRADE Every fifth grader should be able Explain the Native American response to settlement beyond the Appalachians. 10 Trace the progress of the westward expansion of the U.S. (continued) Evaluate the impact of expansion on the United States. Analyze the significance of the Louisiana Purchase. Discuss the causes and outcome of the War of Evaluate the impact of the Indian Removal Act. Explain the conflict between settlers in Texas and the government of Mexico. 45

46 GRADE 5 United States History: Pre-Columbia to 1877 FIFTH GRADE Identify and explain the events leading up to the Civil War. Every fifth grader should be able Explain how the expansion of slavery and the slave trade divided the nation. Discuss how the issue of states rights led to conflict within the U.S. 11 Identify the causes and effects of the Civil War. Analyze the significance of key legislation and rulings regarding slavery and slave trade including the Missouri Compromise, Kansas- Nebraska Act, and Dred Scott Decision. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing armies Compare and contrast the Union and Confederate armies and analyze the factors that influenced the outcome of the war. Identify the contributions of leading commanders of the Union and Confederate troops. Discuss economic factors and technological innovations which affected the outcome of the war. Summarize the contributions of African American soldiers, and the role of women in the Civil War. Analyze the significance of battles at Vicksburg and Gettysburg and Sherman s March to the Sea. Describe the role of abolitionists and Underground Railroad. 46

47 11 Identify the causes and effects of the Civil War. GRADE 5 United States History: Pre-Columbia to 1877 FIFTH GRADE Evaluate the impact of emancipation of slaves on the United States. Every fifth grader should be able Explain the impact of emancipation on the lifestyle of former slaves. Discuss the effect of emancipation on the plantation system. 47

48 12 Describe the effects of Reconstruction and the Industrial Revolution on the U.S. GRADE 5 United States History: Pre-Columbia to 1877 FIFTH GRADE Describe the impact Reconstruction had on the South. Every fifth grader should be able Differentiate various plans for Reconstruction. Discuss how Reconstruction affected blacks and whites in the South. Explain the significance of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments Explain the effects the Industrial Revolution had on the United States. Describe the role of entrepreneurs in the rise of new industries. Identify changes in American life brought about by the Industrial Revolution. Explain how improved technology affected the economy. 48

49 GRADE 6 SIXTH GRADE Every sixth grader should be able Locate and identify continents, major bodies of water, and major landforms. 1 Interpret maps and globes, and apply to social studies skill work Read and interpret information on various types of maps and globes Apply data from maps and globes to practical uses or authentic situations. Identify and interpret symbols found on map key. Recognize lines of latitude and longitude: use latitude/longitude coordinates to find absolute location. Distinguish map projections; note advantages and disadvantages of varied projections. Define distortion and identify the kinds of distortion found on maps. Distinguish different types of specialized maps and explain use. Interpret information presented in specialized maps. Explain the placement and use of time zones. 49

50 GRADE 6 SIXTH GRADE Read, interpret and create a time line and apply to the development of civilization. Every sixth grader should be able Distinguish BC and AD time; BCE and CE time. Interpret information on a time line. Organize events on a time line. 2 Demonstrate an understanding of the development of civilization and cultures from the prehistoric era Define culture and recognize cultural components and their origins. Explain the meaning of values in a culture. Discuss how cultures originate and spread. Analyze the impact of technology on culture Describe the way of life of prehistoric people detailing their use of tools and nomadic hunting. Describe how people met their need for food, clothing, and shelter in prehistoric times. Trace the development of technology in making tools and weapons. Explain how fire changed the lives of early people. Relate how early humans discovered and used metals. 50

51 GRADE 6 SIXTH GRADE Relate the effect of geography to the development of civilization in the Tigris and Euphrates River Valleys. Every sixth grader should be able Describe the land and climate of Mesopotamia. Relate how people moved from a hunting/gathering society to a farming community. Explain why civilizations prospered in river valleys. 3 Evaluate the impact of geography on the growth of civilization and culture in ancient Mesopotamia Identify and compare the cultural accomplishments of the various peoples of the Fertile Crescent. Trace the development of the city-state as political unit. Explain the development of cuneiform and relate its importance to Sumer. Discuss the importance of Hammurabi s Code of Law. Describe Assyrian warfare and conquest of Babylon. Distinguish cultural advancements of Assyrians, Babylonians, Chaldeans, Sumerians. 51

52 GRADE 6 SIXTH GRADE Every sixth grader should be able Explain the covenant God made with Abraham. 3 Evaluate the impact of geography on the growth of civilization and culture in ancient Mesopotamia. (continued) Trace the origins of the Hebrew people and contrast monotheism with polytheism. Distinguish monotheism from polytheism. Tell how Moses led the Israelites out of slavery. Discuss the role of David and Solomon in the Kingdom of Israel. 52

53 GRADE 6 SIXTH GRADE Relate the impact of geography to the growth of civilization in the Nile River Valley. Every sixth grader should be able Describe the land and climate of Egypt. Explain how Egyptian life depended on the annual flood of the Nile 4 Compare and contrast the geography and cultural traits of ancient Egypt with that of Mesopotamia Describe the religion of the ancient Egyptians and identify its impact on Egyptian society Summarize ancient Egypt s cultural development as evidenced in pyramids, hieroglyphics, papyrus, and sailing vessels. Analyze the place of religion in Egyptian society. Explain how the Egyptians belief in an after life influenced their lifestyle and burial practices. Discuss Egyptian advancements in building as seen in construction of pyramids and temples. Explain the development of hieroglyphics and relate its importance to Egypt. Describe sailing vessels of Egypt and explain their role in the expansion of trade Analyze the historical development of the Egyptian Empire. Include unification, progress of the three kingdoms, and expansion of the empire. Explain how the kingdoms of ancient Egypt were unified. List the changes that marked the years of the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms. Describe how Egypt prospered and became an empire during the New Kingdom. 53

54 GRADE 6 SIXTH GRADE Evaluate the influence of its physical setting on the development of civilization in the Indus Valley. Every sixth grader should be able Describe the land and climate of the Indus Valley. Analyze why people settled in the region of the Indus River. Explain how the Indus River affected farming in the valley. 5 Identify the cultural contributions of ancient India and China and explain their impact List the special features of the Identify the unique city of Mohenjo Daro. characteristics of the city of Mohenjo-Daro. Describe Harappan civilization. Explain the origins of Hinduism and list key beliefs Compare and contrast the teachings of Hinduism and Buddhism. Trace the development of Buddhism and identify core beliefs. Analyze how Hinduism and Buddhism spread and changed. Distinguish key differences between Hinduism and Buddhism. 54

55 GRADE 6 SIXTH GRADE Explain the effect geographical features had on the people of China. Every sixth grader should be able Describe the land and climate of China. Explain the role of the Huang He in the development of Chinese civilization. 5 Identify the cultural contributions of ancient India and China and explain their impact. (continued) Describe the cultural achievements of the ancient Chinese civilization. Describe the culture and government of the Shang Dynasty. Explain how China changed under the Zhou Dynasty. Identify the cultural advances of the Warring States Period. Trace the expansion and cultural development under Shihuangdi. List the contributions of the Han Dynasty Identify the teachings of Confucius and describe their impact on Chinese society. Trace the origins of Confucianism and identify core teachings. Explain why Confucius placed great value on education. 55