5th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES

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1 5th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES UNIT TITLE Time Frame 21 st Century Themes UNIT 1: Geography Skills Review 8 Weeks Global Awareness; Economic Literacy; Civic Literacy; Leadership and Responsibility Technology Interdisciplinary Focus and Technology Integration Art History Reading Cross-Curricular Resources (i.e. periodicals, novels, current events) Geography Skills Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed Essential Questions Big Ideas What is a compass rose? How can you use a scale? What is the difference between a political map and an elevation map? Define all 50 states and their capitals. Using Globes Understanding Hemispheres Lines of Latitude and Longitude Understanding Political Maps United States and Their Capitals Learning Targets: Students will be able to... Understand the importance of the Prime Meridian. Define the lines of latitude and longitude. Explain how the globe is separated into hemispheres. Identify and locate all 50 states and their capitals.

2 Assessment Section Reviews Teacher-Created Assessment Classroom Participation On-Line Quiz Section Quizzes Homework Creative Projects Document-Based Questions Debriefing Think-Pair-Share 3-Minute Pause Differentiation Re-Teaching Power Points Cooperative Learning Tiered Learning Alternative Assessment Study Guides Stage 2: Backward Planning - From the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry Content Standards B.1.a B.1.b Approaches to Learning Review and Reinforcement: Reading and critical thinking skills are reinforced throughout each lesson Reviewing Essential Questions: Allows focus on main themes and concepts Time Line Activities: Reinforces sequencing and visual literacy skills

3 Teaching With Technology: Incorporating various historical lessons utilizing on-line resources and maps Spotlight Video: Engage students through content based videos Learning Experiences Teaching Strategies Reading Strategies Authentic Assessment With Rubrics Time Line Skills Activity Critical Thinking Skills Activity Linking Past and Present Activity Guided Reading Activity Note-Taking Activities Short-Answer Questions Chapter Assessments Academic and Content Vocabulary Drawing Conclusions Map Reading Analyzing Information Resources World History Journey Across Time: The Early Ages. Glencoe, 2008

4 5th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES UNIT TITLE Time Frame 21 st Century Themes UNIT 2: Life in the United States 8 Weeks Global Awareness; Economic Literacy; Civic Literacy; Leadership and Responsibility Technology Interdisciplinary Focus and Technology Integration Art History Reading Cross-Curricular Resources (i.e. periodicals, novels, current events) Geography Skills Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed Essential Questions Big Ideas How has immigration shaped America? What is the role of the citizen in our country s democratic republic? Why is our country s history important? What are the five regions of the United States? America Today Our Government America s History Our Country s Regions Our Country s Natural Resources Learning Targets: Students will be able to... Define culture in America. Explain the importance of America s Cultural Melting Pot. Understand the role of citizens and the importance of the Constitution. Define the history of our nation and its impact today. Understand the geography of the United States and its natural resources.

5 Assessment Section Reviews Teacher-Created Assessment Classroom Participation On-Line Quiz Section Quizzes Homework Creative Projects Document-Based Questions Debriefing Think-Pair-Share 3-Minute Pause Differentiation Re-Teaching Power Points Cooperative Learning Tiered Learning Alternative Assessment Study Guides Stage 2: Backward Planning - From the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry Content Standards A.1.a A.3.b B.1.a B.1.b B.2.a D.1.b

6 Approaches to Learning Review and Reinforcement: Reading and critical thinking skills are reinforced throughout each lesson Reviewing Essential Questions: Allows focus on main themes and concepts Time Line Activities: Reinforces sequencing and visual literacy skills Teaching With Technology: Incorporating various historical lessons utilizing on-line resources and maps Spotlight Video: Engage students through content-based videos Learning Experiences Teaching Strategies Reading Strategies Authentic Assessment With Rubrics Time Line Skills Activity Critical Thinking Skills Activity Linking Past and Present Activity Guided Reading Activity Note Taking Activities Short-Answer Questions Chapter Assessments Academic and Content Vocabulary Drawing Conclusions Map Reading Analyzing Information Resources World History Journey Across Time: The Early Ages. Glencoe, 2008

7 5th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES UNIT TITLE Time Frame 21 st Century Themes UNIT 3: Culture - West and East 8 Weeks Global Awareness; Economic Literacy; Civic Literacy; Leadership and Responsibility Technology Interdisciplinary Focus and Technology Integration Art History Reading Cross-Curricular Resources (i.e. periodicals, novels, current events) Geography Skills Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed Essential Questions Big Ideas What did the Mayan civilization achieve? How did the Aztec create their empire? Who were the Anasazi? What types of Native Americans lived in the north? Describe the Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands. How did the Chinese increase trade in the east? How did trade in Northern Africa help the kingdoms grow? What was Portugal s role in European Exploration? Early people in Central America Native Americans in North America Native Americans in South America Life in the Eastern Hemisphere Learning Targets: Students will be able to... Define the importance of farming, leading to the development of civilization. Explain the events that led to the creation of the Aztec Empire. Explain the land bridge (Beringia) which led natives to North America. Define the traditions of natives in the southwest.

8 Compare how the Chinese and the African Empires traded with Europe. Understand the importance of Portugal s role in European Exploration. Assessment Section Reviews Teacher-Created Assessment Classroom Participation On-Line Quiz Section Quizzes Homework Creative Projects Document-Based Questions Debriefing Think-Pair-Share 3-Minute Pause Differentiation Re-Teaching Power Points Cooperative Learning Tiered Learning Alternative Assessment Study Guides Stage 2: Backward Planning - From the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry Content Standards C.1.a C.1.b D.1.a D.1.c A.1.a A.1.b B.2.a B.4.b B.4.c C.1.a C.1.b C.4.d C.4.e D.1.a D.3.b

9 Approaches to Learning Review and Reinforcement: Reading and critical thinking skills are reinforced throughout each lesson Reviewing Essential Questions: Allows focus on main themes and concepts Time Line Activities: Reinforces sequencing and visual literacy skills Teaching With Technology: Incorporating various historical lessons utilizing on-line resources and maps Spotlight Video: Engage students through content based videos Learning Experiences Teaching Strategies Reading Strategies Authentic Assessment With Rubrics Time Line Skills Activity Critical Thinking Skills Activity Linking Past and Present Activity Guided Reading Activity Note Taking Activities Short-Answer Questions Chapter Assessments Academic and Content Vocabulary Drawing Conclusions Map Reading Analyzing Information Resources World History Journey Across Time: The Early Ages. Glencoe, 2008

10 5th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES UNIT TITLE Time Frame 21 st Century Themes UNIT 4: Contact and Exploration 8 Weeks Global Awareness; Economic Literacy; Civic Literacy; Leadership and Responsibility Technology Interdisciplinary Focus and Technology Integration Art History Reading Cross-Curricular Resources (i.e. periodicals, novels, current events) Geography Skills Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed Essential Questions Big Ideas How did Columbus change the world? What is a historical map? What European explorers followed Columbus? What is the mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke? Why was there a need for the Northwest Passage? Who helped the colony of Jamestown survive? Why did the Pilgrims come to Plymouth? Europeans Come to the Americas The Columbian Exchange Using Historical Maps Spain and the Americas European Settlements in Northern America Northwest Passage Jamestown The Voyage of the Mayflower Learning Targets: Students will be able to... Explain the Columbian Exchange and the impact it has on the world today. Understand Spain s impact in Central America. Describe how disease destroyed the Native American population. Understand the hardships at Jamestown.

11 Describe the importance of Henry Hudson s voyages in North America. Understand the contributions of John Rolfe. Describe how the Wampanoag helped the Pilgrims at Plymouth. Assessment Section Reviews Teacher-Created Assessment Classroom Participation On-Line Quiz Section Quizzes Homework Creative Projects Document-Based Questions Debriefing Think-Pair-Share 3-Minute Pause Differentiation Re-Teaching Power Points Cooperative Learning Tiered Learning Alternative Assessment Study Guides Stage 2: Backward Planning - From the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry Content Standards A.2.a A.2.b A.2.c B.3.a C.2.b D.2.a B.2.b

12 Approaches to Learning Review and Reinforcement: Reading and critical thinking skills are reinforced throughout each lesson Reviewing Essential Questions: Allows focus on main themes and concepts Time Line Activities: Reinforces sequencing and visual literacy skills Teaching With Technology: Incorporating various historical lessons utilizing on-line resources and maps Spotlight Video: Engage students through content-based videos Learning Experiences Teaching Strategies Reading Strategies Authentic Assessment With Rubrics Time Line Skills Activity Critical Thinking Skills Activity Linking Past and Present Activity Guided Reading Activity Note Taking Activities Short-Answer Questions Chapter Assessments Academic and Content Vocabulary Drawing Conclusions Map Reading Analyzing Information Resources World History Journey Across Time: The Early Ages. Glencoe, 2008

13 5th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES UNIT TITLE Time Frame 21 st Century Themes UNIT 5: Colonization and Conflict 8 Weeks Global Awareness; Economic Literacy; Civic Literacy; Leadership and Responsibility Technology Interdisciplinary Focus and Technology Integration Art History Reading Cross-Curricular Resources (i.e. periodicals, novels, current events) Geography Skills Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed Essential Questions Big Ideas Who were the Puritans? Why did William Penn build the colony in Philadelphia? Why did people from Europe flock to the English Colonies? What was the Plantation System? What were Ben Franklin s contributions to Philadelphia? Why did the Spanish build missions in the Southwest? Why did France build colonies in the Northeast? The New England Colonies The Middle Colonies The Southern Colonies Life in the Colonies Struggles in North America The French in the Far North Learning Targets: Students will be able to... Describe the religious beliefs of the Puritans. Describe life in the thirteen colonies. Explain the importance of the Atlantic Ocean to the people of New England. Define the Middle Passage. Understand the development of slavery in the colonies. Explore the accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin. Describe the positive relationship between the French and the Native Americans.

14 Assessment Section Reviews Teacher-Created Assessment Classroom Participation On-Line Quiz Section Quizzes Homework Creative Projects Document-Based Question Debriefing Think-Pair-Share 3-Minute Pause Differentiation Re-Teaching Power Points Cooperative Learning Tiered Learning Alternative Assessment Study Guides Stage 2: Backward Planning - From the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry Content Standards A.4.a C.2.a C.2.c D.2.b

15 Approaches to Learning Review and Reinforcement: Reading and critical thinking skills are reinforced throughout each lesson Reviewing Essential Questions: Allows focus on main themes and concepts Time Line Activities: Reinforces sequencing and visual literacy skills Teaching With Technology: Incorporating various historical lessons utilizing on-line resources and maps Spotlight Video: Engage students through content-based videos Learning Experiences Teaching Strategies Reading Strategies Authentic Assessment With Rubrics Time Line Skills Activity Critical Thinking Skills Activity Linking Past and Present Activity Guided Reading Activity Note Taking Activities Short-Answer Questions Chapter Assessments Academic and Content Vocabulary Drawing Conclusions Map Reading Analyzing Information Resources World History Journey Across Time: The Early Ages. Glencoe, 2008