WS/FCS Unit Planning Organizer Subject(s) Social Studies Conceptual Lenses Grade/Course 5th Migration Unit of Study Colonization Settlement Patterns Unit Title Oh the places we will go Pacing 12-15 days Unit Overview The points of focus in this unit include the migration and settlement patterns exhibited during the colonization of The New World, the effects of the physical environment on settlement patterns, and the push/pull factors that led to immigration to and migration within the original thirteen. Students will develop an understanding of Push/Pull Factors. Political, social, and cultural characteristics of the. The effect of physical environment on settlement patterns. The role of cultural groups in the development of regions. Unit Enduring Understanding(s) Colonies develop distinct identities based upon the physical location, cultural makeup of the population and political/economic circumstances. Physical environment can determine the way people meet basic needs such as food and shelter. Migration can be forced or voluntary. Geographic, political and economic factors can influence settlement patterns. Regions may experience differences in economic growth, political systems and social structures due to geographic and cultural diversity. Unit Essential Question(s) What are the push/pull factors (why people left/why people came) that led to the settlement of the thirteen How did the physical environment of the New World impact the settlement patterns? How do political, social, and cultural characteristics vary among the thirteen How did the settlement patterns of various cultural groups develop regions?
Essential State Standards Priority Objectives 5. H. Summarize the political, economic and social aspects of colonial life in the thirteen. 5. G. Explain the impact of the physical environment on early settlements in the New World. 5. G.1.4 Exemplify migration within or immigration to the United States in order to identify push and pull factors (why people left/why people come). 5. C.1.3 Exemplify how the movement of goods, ideas and various cultural groups influenced the development of regions in the United States. Supporting Objectives 5. H.1.3 Analyze the impact of major conflicts, battles and wars on the development of our nation through reconstruction. 5. H.2.3 Compare the changing roles of women and minorities on American society from Pre-Colonial through reconstruction. 5. G. Explain the positive and negative effects of human activity on the physical environment of the United States, past and present. 5. C. 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) Daily life in the varied based upon the cultural background of the inhabitants. Political and economic structures varied among the. The physical environment impacted settlement patterns and daily life in the New World. Migration and settlement patterns are affected by push/pull factors. Regions (formal and informal) are defined by Unpacked Skills (students need to be able to do) Summarize political, economic, and social aspects of thirteen. Explain impact of physical environment Exemplify migration and immigration to the. Identify push/pull factors Exemplify the role cultural groups played in regional development. COGNITION (RBT Level) Understanding Applying
unifying characteristics (human, physical, economic). Essential Vocabulary Region Push/Pull Factors Migration Colony Enrichment Vocabulary Cultural Infusion Charter Enrichment Factual Content Unit Chunking & Enduring Understandings Essential Factual Content Suggested Lesson Essential Questions H G C & G E C Political, social, and economic characteristics of the. Proprietary Shipping and trading in the New England Farming, skilled trade, and port cities in the Middle Cash crops and plantations in the Southern What was the purpose of proprietary political characteristics of the social characteristics of the economic characteristics of the Push/pull factors that influenced immigration and migration patterns. Middle Passage Religious persecution Why did Europeans migrate to the new world? 1.4
Indentured servants Debtors What role did forced migration of Africans play in the social, political, and economic development of the new world? 1.4 How did push/pull factors influence colonial settlement patterns? 1.4 The effect of physical environment on colonial settlement patterns. Landforms Vegetation Climate Soils Hydrology Animal life Jamestown How did the physical environment affect settlement patterns? What valuable lessons did colonist learn from the settlement of Jamestown? How did the adapt to the physical environment of each region? The role of cultural groups on the development of regions within the. Puritans Religion Quakers The Great Awakening What human characteristics defined the development of regions within the 1.3 Rules and Conflict Resolution Resources Web Sites/Games/Blogs:
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