WS/FCS Unit Planning Organizer Subject(s) Social Studies Conceptual Lenses Grade/Course Fifth Conflict Unit of Study The Civil War Power and Authority Unit Title One Nation, Indivisible? Common Good Pacing 10-13 days Rights and Responsibilities Unit Overview The points of focus in this unit include the impact of the Civil War on the development of the United States, the values and principles of our democratic society, the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and the cultural expressions of diverse ethnic groups. Student will develop an understanding of The transformation that took place in the United States during the time of the Civil War. How the values and principles of a democratic society are exhibited during times of conflict and war. The rights and responsibilities of United States citizens in relation to the concept of Common Good established by the US Constitution (Bill of Rights). How diverse ethnic groups use cultural narratives to reveal their values, lifestyles, beliefs, and struggles. Unit Enduring Understanding(s) War can transform society. Conflict may result in compromise. Certain groups are sometimes excluded from membership in a democratic society. Governments balance the rights of individuals with the common good. Cultural expressions can reveal the values, lifestyles, beliefs and struggles of diverse ethnic groups. Unit Essential Question(s) How did the Civil War transform society? How did the conflicts of the time period result in compromise? In what ways did the democratic society of the United States exclude certain groups? How did the government balance the rights of individuals with the common good? How did the cultural narratives of diverse ethnic groups reveal their values, lifestyles, beliefs and struggles?
Essential State Standards Priority Objectives 5. H. Analyze the impact of major conflicts, battles and wars on the development of our nation through reconstruction. 5. C&G. Understand the values and principles of a democratic republic. 5. C&G. Analyze the rights and responsibilities of the United States citizens in relation to the concept of "common good" according to the United States Constitution (Bill of Rights). 5. C.1.4 Understand how cultural narratives (legends, songs, ballads, games folk talks and art forms) reflect the lifestyles, beliefs and struggles of diverse ethnic groups. Supporting Objectives 5. H.2.3 Compare the changing roles of women and minorities on American society from Pre-Colonial through reconstruction. 5. C&G. Analyze historical documents that shaped the foundation of the United States government. 5. C&G.2.4 Explain why civic participation is important in the United States. 5. C.1.2 Exemplify how the interactions of various groups have resulted in borrowing and sharing of traditions and technology. 5. C.1.4 Understand how cultural narratives (legends, songs, ballads, games folk talks and art forms) reflect the lifestyles, beliefs and struggles of diverse ethnic groups. Unpacked Concepts (students need to know) Economic, social and political issues that were a source of conflict during the Civil War time period and the impact on the development of the United States. The exclusion of certain groups from membership in a democratic society leads to conflict. The rights and responsibilities of citizens granted by the United States Constitution as they relate to the concept of the common good. The historical background of cultural narratives in order to understand their context. Unpacked Skills (students need to be able to do) Analyze the impact of the Civil War on the United States. Understand democratic values and principles. Analyze rights and responsibilities of citizens. Understand cultural narratives as they relate to and reflect. o Lifestyle o Beliefs o struggles COGNITION (RBT Level) Understanding Analyzing
Essential Vocabulary Republic Principles Secede Enrichment Vocabulary Enrichment Factual Content Unit Chunking & Enduring Understandings Essential Factual Content Suggested Lesson Essential Questions H G C & G E C Social, Political, and Economic Impact of the Civil War on the Development of the United States Economic characteristic s of the South Economic characteristic s of the North Slavery Compromise of 1850 Kansas/ Nebraska Act Confederacy Union Battle of Gettysburg What were the economic characteristics of Southern States prior to the Civil War? What were the economic characteristics of the Northern states prior to the Civil War? What was the social and political impact of the Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas- Nebraska Act? Values and Principles of a Democratic Society During Times of War Dred Scott Abraham Lincoln Southern secession Gettysburg Address How were slaves and freed African-Americans excluded from membership in our democratic society? How did the secession of Southern States impact democracy? How did democratic values and principles
differ between Northern and Southern states? Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens and Common Good Slave rebellions Abolitionists Underground Railroad Emancipation Proclamation How did abolitionists exemplify the rights and responsibilities of all citizens? What rights and responsibilities were slaves entitled to under the Constitution? How was the concept of common good reflected in society at the time? Cultural Narratives of Diverse Ethnic Groups During the Time of the Civil War Cultural narratives of slaves in the form of Legends songs ballads games folk talks art forms How did the cultural narratives of slaves express their beliefs, lifestyles, and struggles? How do we use historical background to understand the context of cultural narratives? 1.4 1.4 Rules and Conflict Resolution Resources Web Sites/Games/Blogs: Learn 360 Videos:
Books: General Unit Resources Straight Ahead Uphill Mountainous Text differentiation symbols: Texts will be categorized in teacher resource documents as Straight Ahead (less challenging for struggling readers), Uphill (having some challenging words and more complex sentence structure that is appropriate for on-grade level readers), or Mountainous (containing challenging vocabulary, complex sentences, and more abstract ideas).