WS/FCS Unit Planning Organizer Subject(s) Social Studies Conceptual Lenses Grade/Course Fifth National Identity Unit of Study American Revolution and Government Government Systems Unit Title Got Government? Conflict Pacing 15-18 days Unit Overview The points of focus in this unit include developing an understanding of the influence of conflict on the development of a nation, the role of individuals and founding documents in the establishment of national identity, and the structure and function of government systems. Students will develop an understanding of Influence of conflict on the political, social, and economic development of the United States. Founding Fathers. Founding documents. How self-government in other parts of the world influenced the development of the United Branches of government. United States government was structured to meet the needs of the people. Unit Enduring Understanding(s) Conflict and/or war may influence a nation s political, social, and economic development. Battles can influence the direction and outcome of wars. Individuals can play an important role in society. Conflicting ideas can lead to debates and consensus about the nature of government. Governments are structured to address the basic needs of the people. The branches of government are complex system of checks and balances. A nation s founding documents reflect its basic principles. Unit Essential Question(s) How did the American Revolution influence the political, social, and economic development of the United States? What role did the Founding Fathers play in the development of our country? How did other governments (Roman, Greek, Iroquois, European, and British) influence the development of United States government? What are the organizational and structures and powers of the United States government? How are the nation s basic principles reflected in our founding documents?
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. H.2.1 Summarize the contributions of the "Founding Fathers" in the development of our country. 5. C&G.1.1 Explain how ideas of various governments influenced the development of the United States government (Roman, Greek, Iroquois, European, and British). 5. C&G.1.2 Summarize the organizational structures and powers of the United States government (legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government). 5. C&G. Analyze historical documents that shaped the foundation of the United Supporting Objectives 5. H.1.2 Summarize the political, economic, and social aspects of colonial life in the thirteen colonies. 5. C&G.2.1 Understand the values and principles of a democratic republic. 5. C&G.2.2 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&G.2.3 Exemplify ways in which the rights, responsibilities and privileges of citizens are protected under the United States Constitution. 5. C&G.2.4 Explain why civic participation is important in the United States. Unpacked Concepts (students need to know) Social, political, and economic issues that were a source of conflict during colonial time period. The significance of the American Revolution. The role of specific significant battles in the American Revolution. Contributions made by the Founding Fathers. How ideas about selfgovernment influenced the development of the United States. Organizational structures of the branches of the United Unpacked Skills (students need to be able to do) Analyze major conflicts, battles, and wars. Summarize role of Founding Fathers. Explain how the United States system of government was developed. Understand how the ideas of various governments contributed to the development of the United Summarize structures and powers of United States government o Judicial o Legislative o Executive COGNITION (RBT Level) Understanding Analyzing
Powers of the United States government. The influence of key founding documents (Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers, United States Constitution, various state constitutions) on the United States government. Analyze historical documents. Essential Vocabulary Self-government Founding Fathers Historical Documents Conflict Branches of Government Revolution Enrichment Vocabulary Enrichment Factual Content Unit Chunking & Enduring Understandings Essential Factual Content Suggested Lesson Essential Questions H G C & G E C Impact of Conflict on the Social, Political, and Economic Development of the United States. No taxation without representation Battle of Yorktown Battle of Saratoga Revolutionary War Why did colonists resent being taxed without the opportunity to represent themselves politically? What were the social, political, and economic issues that were sources of conflict leading up to the American Revolution? How did the Battle of Saratoga and Battle of Yorktown influence the direction and outcome of the Revolutionary
War? What was the significance of the American Revolution? Founding Fathers Founding Documents George Washington John Adams Alexander Hamilton Thomas Paine Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin James Madison Patrick Henry Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation Federalist papers Anti-federalist papers US Constitution Various state constitutions How did the Founding Fathers contribute to the development of The United States? What impact did the Declaration of Independence have on the colonies? What principles did the Articles of Confederation establish? What were the arguments and beliefs that lead to the Federalist papers and Anti-Federalist papers? 2.1 How does the United States Constitution exhibit the beliefs that were important to colonists? Self-Government Roman Greek Iroquois British What are the basic principles reflected in our nation s founding documents? 1.1 How did the framers of the Constitution draw upon elements of the 1.1
Iroquois Constitution? What philosophical theories influenced our nation s political documents? 1.1 Branches and Powers of United States Government Legislative Branch Judicial Branch Executive Branch What are the powers of the United States government? What is the organizational structure of the United States government? 1.2 1.2 Rules and Conflict Resolution Resources Web Sites/Games/Blogs: Learn 360 Videos: Books:
General Unit Resources Straight Ahead Uphill Mountainous Additional resources will be listed here as unit development continues. Additional resources will be listed here as unit development continues. Additional resources will be listed here as unit development continues. 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).