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ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE Teacher: Jon Steinke Grade 5 Social Studies (Master) September 2014 CEQ: Native Americans Native Americans Native Americans Native Americans **How have people/events affected the growth of the United States? **How do the cause/effect relationships affect to the development to the United States? **How has freedom shaped the foundation of our country? Native Americans **Who were the first Americans? **How did the environment affect early migration and the cultures of the different Native American tribes? 1. Explain how/why scientists theorize Paleo Americans arrived in North America. 2. Compare/Contrast the culture and lifestyles of the Native American tribes of the four regions. 3. Discuss how the Native Americans tribes adapted to their environments and used the natural resources available to them. 4. Identify specific cultural practices among the different Native American tribes and those that still continue up to the present time. 1. I can explain how scientists think the first people came to North America. 2. I can compare and contrast the Native American tribes of the different regions in North America. 3. I can give examples of how the Native American tribes adapted to their environments and used the natural resources they had around them. 4. I can describe Native American cultural practices that still continue today. United Streaming Native Americans: People of the Northwest Coast (Video Quiz) Native Americans: People of the Desert Southwest (Video Quiz) Native Americans: People of the Plains (Video Quiz) Native Americans: People of the Eastern Woodlands (Video Quiz) Quiz on Tribal Characteristics Day in the Life Journal Writing (Narrative) Unit Test from Textbook CFA=Region Grid Quiz CSA= Native Houghton Mifflin Social Studies: United States History the Early Years Chapter 2 Lessons 1-5 Silver Burdett Ginn Social Studies: The United States Yesterday and Today Chapter 2 United Streaming Native Americans: People of the Northwest Coast Native Americans: People of the Desert Southwest Native Americans: People of the Plains Native Americans: People of the Eastern Woodlands The Legend of Minnesota by Kathy-jo Wargin The Story of Wisconsin by Kathy-jo Wargin Youtube videos about: Harvesting wild rice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v... ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v... Hunting buffalo 1 of 16

American Unit Test (Chapter 2) **What customs, tools, foods, languages, etc. have been passed on to present day America? A. Chapter 2, Lesson 1 "Ancient Americans" A1. Beringia A2. Early Migration A3. Paleo Indians/Ancient Cultures B. Chapter 2, Lesson 2 "Peoples of the Northwest" B1. Regional Tribes (Tlingit) C. Chapter 2, Lesson 3 "Peoples of the Southwest" C1. Regional Tribes (Hopi) D. Chapter 2, Lesson 4 "Peoples of the Plains" D1. Regional Tribes (Comanche) D2. Eastern/Western Plains E. Chapter 2, Lesson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v... ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v... Mound Builders http://www.youtube.com/watch?v... ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v... Making maple syrup hhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v... ">ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvxebol4fxy 2 of 16

5 "Peoples of the Eastern Woodlands" E1. Regional Tribes (Haudenosaunee) October 2014 The New World The New World The New World Explorers The New World Explorers Explorers Explorers **How did trade in the Eastern Hemisphere affect global travel/inventions? **What were the important results of European Exploration for their countries? **What were the lasting effects on the Native Americans due to Exploration? **How did the search for the Northwest Passage lead to the exploration of North 1. Describe how the travels of early merchants such as Marco Polo led other Europeans to search for an easier trade route to Asia. 2. Explain how new inventions made navigation and exploration easier. 3. Identify the different European explorers and describe their main contributions to New World exploration. 4. Defend the value of 1. I can identify early explorers and describe adventures and main accomplishments while searching for an easier trade route to Asia. 2. I can name new navigation inventions and describe how they made exploration easier. 3. I can explain the positive and negative effects of European exploration and the Columbian Exchange on natives of the New World. 4. I can describe how the search for a Northwest Passage led to more exploration and settlement of present-day North America. Various Lesson Practice Sheets Video Quizzes Textbook/News of Nations Test Explorers World TODAL Map CFA=Explorer Who Am I? CSA= Explorers Unit Test (Chapter 3, Chapter 4 Lesson 1) The New World Explorers Houghton Mifflin Social Studies: United States History the Early Years Chapter 3 Lessons 1-5, Chapter 4, Lesson 1 News of the Nations (Various Explorers) Explorer Crosswords (Various Explorers) UnitedStreaming: "Exploring the World: The Portuguese Explorers" "Exploring the World: The 3 of 16

America? exploration versus the Viking Explorers" destruction of the Native American cultures. A. Chapter 3, Lesson 1 "World Trade and Travel" A1. Trade With China A2. African trading Kingdoms B. Chapter 3, Lesson 2 "New Ideas in Europe" B1. The Renaissance B2. Sea Route to Asia C. News of the Nation "The Vikings" C1. Erik the Red C2. Leif Ericsson D. Chapter 3, Lesson 3 "Europeans Arrive in the Americas" D1. Christopher Columbus D2. The Columbian Exchange D3. Exploration Continues E. Chapter 3, Lesson 4 "Conquest of the Americas" E1. Cortes Conquers the Aztecs E2. Exploring North America F. Chapter 3, Lesson 5 5. Determine the importance of the search for the Northwest Passage to the exploration of North America 6. Compare and contrast the benefits versus the consequences of the Columbian Exchange for Native Americans as well as Europeans. "Animated Hero Classics: Marco Polo" "Animated Hero Classics: Christopher Columbus" Time Warp trio "Viking it and Liking It" 4 of 16

""New Spain" F1. New Spain Grows F2. Life in New Spain G. Chapter 4, lesson 1 "A Northwest Passage" G1. Searching for a Passage to Asia G2. The Spanish Armada November 2014 The New World The New World The New World Explorers The New World The New World Explorers Explorers Explorers Explorers **How did trade in the Eastern Hemisphere affect global travel/inventions? **What were the important results of European Exploration for their countries? **What were the lasting effects on the Native Americans due to Exploration? **How did the search for the Northwest Passage lead 1. Describe how the travels of early merchants such as Marco Polo led other Europeans to search for an easier trade route to Asia. 2. Explain how new inventions made navigation and exploration easier. 3. Identify the different European explorers and describe their main contributions to New World exploration. 1. I can identify early explorers and describe adventures and main accomplishments while searching for an easier trade route to Asia. 2. I can name new navigation inventions and describe how they made exploration easier. 3. I can explain the positive and negative effects of European exploration and the Columbian Exchange on natives of the New World. 4. I can describe how the search for a Northwest Passage led to Various Lesson Practice Sheets Video Quizzes Textbook/News of Nations Test Explorers World TODAL Map CFA=Explorer Who Am I? CSA= Explorers Unit Test (Chapter 3, Chapter 4 Lesson 1) Houghton Mifflin Social Studies: United States History the Early Years Chapter 3 Lessons 1-5, Chapter 4, Lesson 1 News of the Nations (Various Explorers) Explorer Crosswords (Various Explorers) UnitedStreaming: "Exploring the World: The Portuguese Explorers" "Exploring the World: The 5 of 16

to the exploration of North more exploration and settlement Viking Explorers" America? of present-day North America. A. Chapter 3, Lesson 1 "World Trade and Travel" A1. Trade With China A2. African trading Kingdoms B. Chapter 3, Lesson 2 "New Ideas in Europe" B1. The Renaissance B2. Sea Route to Asia C. News of the Nation "The Vikings" C1. Erik the Red C2. Leif Ericsson D. Chapter 3, Lesson 3 "Europeans Arrive in the Americas" D1. Christopher Columbus D2. The Columbian Exchange D3. Exploration Continues E. Chapter 3, Lesson 4 "Conquest of the Americas" E1. Cortes Conquers the Aztecs E2. Exploring North America 4. Defend the value of exploration versus the destruction of the Native American cultures. 5. Determine the importance of the search for the Northwest Passage to the exploration of North America 6. Compare and contrast the benefits versus the consequences of the Columbian Exchange for Native Americans as well as Europeans. "Animated Hero Classics: Marco Polo" "Animated Hero Classics: Christopher Columbus" Time Warp trio "Viking it and Liking It" 6 of 16

F. Chapter 3, Lesson 5 ""New Spain" F1. New Spain Grows F2. Life in New Spain G. Chapter 4, lesson 1 "A Northwest Passage" G1. Searching for a Passage to Asia G2. The Spanish Armada December 2014 Colonial America Colonial America Colonial America Colonial America Colonial America **What were the English colonies and why were each of them settled? **How would you describe the conflicts the colonists had with Native Americans during their settlement of the New World? **What role did religious freedom play in the settlement of the English colonies? 1. Identify each of the thirteen colonies, categorize them by region, and describe reasons for settlement. 2. Compare/contrast the climate, geography and lifestyles of the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. 3. Analyze the effect(s) of the colonists settlement on Native American lands. 4. Explain how religion played a role in the 1. I can place each of the thirteen colonies and important landforms on a map of the three colonial regions. 2. I can compare and contrast the climate, geography, reasons for settlement, and lifestyles of the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. 3. I can explain the effects of colonial settlement on Native American lands. 4. I can explain how Video Quizzes Practice Sheets form the various lessons News of the Nation Questions 3-part Venn Diagram-- English, French, and Spanish Colonies Textbook/News of Nations Quizzes CFA=Colony Note Grid CSA= Colony TODAL Houghton Mifflin Social Studies: United States History the Early Years Chapter 4-6 News of the Nations Colonial America 1-20 UnitedStreaming: Plymouth Plantation Animated Hero Classics: Pocahontas, The First Thanksgiving, Ben Franklin Peanuts: The Mayflower Voyage 7 of 16

European settlement of the religion played a role in the Map and Unit Test A. Chapter 4, Lesson 2 "Roanoke and Jamestown" A1. The Lost Colony A2. The Jamestown Colony B. Chapter 4, Lesson 3 "The New England Settlements" B1. The Plymouth Colony B2. Massachusetts Bay Colony C. Chapter 4, Lesson 4 "The Dutch and French Colonies" C1. New Netherland C2. New France D. Chapter 5, Lesson 1 "Geography of the Colonies D1. The Thirteen Colonies E. Chapter 5, Lesson 2 "New England" E1. Massachusetts E2. Conflicts Over Land F. Chapter 5, Lesson 3 "Life in New England" F1. Using the Sea F2. Home and New World. 5. Simulate a town meeting to show how citizens can discuss and take action on controversial issues (HM text pg. 170-173) European settlement of the New World. 5. I will participate in a town meeting and explain how citizens can discuss and take action on controversial issues. Dear America:Journey to the New World The American Revolution: From Colonies to Constitution, The American Colonies (Part 1) The New England Colonists: The Pilgrims and Puritans American Geography Closeups: New England States, Mid-eastern States, Southeastern States Making the Thirteen Colonies: New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, Southern Colonies 8 of 16

Community Life G. Chapter 6, Lesson 1 "The Middle Colonies" G1. New York and New Jersey G2. Pennsylvania and Delaware H. Chapter 6, Lesson 2 "life in the Middle Colonies" H1. A Mix of People H2. Making a Living I. Chapter 6, Lesson 3 "The Southern Colonies" I1. Virginia I2. New Colonies in the South J. Chapter 6, Lesson 4 "Life in the South" J1. Southern Agriculture J2. Plantations and Small Farms J3. Southern Slavery January 2015 Colonial America Colonial America Colonial America Colonial America **What were the English colonies and why were 1. Identify each of the thirteen colonies, catagorize them by region, and describe reasons for settlement. Video Quizzes Practice Sheets form the various lessons Houghton Mifflin Social Studies: United States History the Early Years Chapter 4-6 9 of 16

each of them settled? News of the Nations Colonial 2. Compare/contrast the News of the Nation America 1-20 climate, geography and Questions lifestyles of the New UnitedStreaming: England, Middle, and Southern colonies. Plymouth Plantation **How would you describe the conflicts the colonists had with Native Americans during their settlement of the New World? **What role did religious freedom play in the settlement of the English colonies? E. Chapter 5, Lesson 2 "New England" E1. Massachusetts E2. Conflicts Over Land F. Chapter 5, Lesson 3 "Life in New England" F1. Using the Sea F2. Home and Community Life G. Chapter 6, Lesson 1 "The Middle Colonies" G1. New York and New Jersey G2. Pennsylvania and Delaware H. Chapter 6, Lesson 2 "life in the Middle 3. Analyze the effect(s) of the colonists settlement on Native American lands. 4. Explain how religion played a role in the European settlement of the New World. 5. Simulate a town meeting to show how citizens can discuss and take action on controversial issues (HM text pg. 170-173) 3-part Venn Diagram-- English, French, and Spanish Colonies Textbook/News of Nations Quizzes CFA=Colony Note Grid CSA= Colony TODAL Map and Unit Test Animated Hero Classics: Pocahontas, The First Thanksgiving, Ben Franklin Peanuts: The Mayflower Voyage Dear America:Journey to the New World The American Revolution: From Colonies to Constitution, The American Colonies (Part 1) The New England Colonists: The Pilgrims and Puritans American Geography Closeups: New England States, Mid-eastern States, Southeastern States Making the Thirteen Colonies: New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, 10 of 16

Colonies" H1. A Mix of People H2. Making a Living I. Chapter 6, Lesson 3 "The Southern Colonies" I1. Virginia I2. New Colonies in the South J. Chapter 6, Lesson 4 "Life in the South" J1. Southern Agriculture J2. Plantations and Small Farms J3. Southern Slavery Southern Colonies February 2015 The American Revolution The American Learning Goals The American The American Revolution Revolution Revolution **How did the French and Indian War create conflict between the colonists and the British government? **What actions by the British government caused resentment by the Colonists? 1. Describe the causeand-effect relationship between the cost of the French and Indian War and how taxes placed on the American Colonies by the British Government created tension between the two. 1. I can explain how the French and Indian War created conflict between colonists and British government. 2. I can identify and explain events that caused problems between the colonists and Great Britain. Houghton Mifflin Study Guides News of Nations Comprehension Questions Various Video Quizzes Revolutionary War Timeline Houghton Mifflin Social Studies United States History, The Early Years Chapters 7-8 News of Nations Revolutionary War 1-20 American Revolution Videos 11 of 16

Liberty's Kids Series **How did the relationship between the colonies and England change before and during the war? Cause and Effect 3-event Graphic Organizer Dear America; Winter of Red Snow **Which events in the American Revolution created a shift in power from the British to the Colonists? A. Chapter 7 Causes of the Revolution A1. The French and Indian War A2. Early Conflicts with Britain A3. Conflicts Grow A4. War Begins B. Chapter 8 The War for Independence B1. Declaring Independence B2. Life During the War B3. The War in the North B4 Winning the War 2. Identify key events (such as the Boston Massacre, The Boston Tea Party, and the Intolerable Acts) that led to increased hostile relationships between the Colonists and the British Parliament, King George III, and the British soldiers. 3. Interpret the changing relationship between the Colonies and Britain by classifying characteristics of Loyalists, Patriots, and those undecided. 4. Sequence events of the American Revolutionary time period from the French and Indian War through the Treaty of Paris. 5. Provide possible alternative outcomes to major historical events. For example, what could have happened had King George III accepted the colonists' Olive Branch Petition? 3. I can give examples of cause-effect relationships of major events during the Pre-Revolution period and provide and support "What if?" situations. 4. I can explain how greed drove prices for goods up during the Revolutionary War. 5. I can determine the characteristics of key people of the Revolutionary War Era, classify them as Patriots, Loyalists, or Undecided, and describe the roles they played during that time. Revolutionary War Who Am I Quiz Writing Activity-- Alternative History (Narrative) Writing Activity--Debate between Patriots and Loyalists pg. 274-277 (Persuasive) Revolutionary War Warm Ups CSA= Revolutionary War Test The American Revolution: From Colonies to Constitution The Revolutionary War Series Field Trips To Yesterday: Historical Boston Animated Hero Classics: George Washington 12 of 16

6. Describe the concept of profit as the motivation for entrepreneurs and how it related to inflation during the Revolutionary War. March 2015 7. Interpret the connections between three events of the Revolutionary War Era. Foundations of American Government Foundations of American Government Foundations of American Government Foundations of American Government **Why did the Articles of Confederation fail as the first form of government in the United States? **How did the new constitution prove to be stronger than the Articles of Confederation? **Why did Congress create three branches of government and a system of checks and balances? 1. Compare/Contrast the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. 2. Identify the three branches of the government and the basic responsibilities of each branch. 4. Describe the system of checks and balances to separate power between the three branches of the government. 4. Explain the protections 1. I can explain why the Articles of Confederation was not a good form of government. 2. I can compare and contrast the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. 3. I can name the three branches of government and the function of each branch. 4. I can explain what the Bill of Rights is and why the citizens wanted it. Houghton Mifflin Study Guides News of Nations Comprehension Questions CFA=Venn Diagram for Articles of Confederation and Constitution CSA= Government Quiz with Citizenship Test Questions Houghton Mifflin Social Studies United States History, The Early Years Chapters 9 News of Nations Government 1-20 American Revolution Videos Branches of Government Video Peanuts: Constitutional Convention 13 of 16

**Why did citizens want a Bill of Rights included with the constitution? the Bill of Rights provides to U.S. citizens. 5. I can explain citizen roles in a democratic government. United Streaming: **What role do citizens play in a democratic government? A. Chapter 9 Creating a New Nation A1. A New Nation A2. Constitutional Convention A3. The Constitution A4. President Washington April 2015 5. Illustrate multiple ways citizens can participate in a democratic government. The Almost Painless Guide to the Constitution Foundations of American Government Foundations of American Government Foundations of American Government Foundations of American Government **Why did the Articles of Confederation fail as the first form of government in the United States? **How did the new constitution prove to be stronger than the Articles of Confederation? 1. Compare/Contrast the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. 2. Identify the three branches of the government and the basic responsibilities of each branch. 4. Describe the system of checks and balances to 1. I can explain why the Articles of Confederation was not a good form of government. 2. I can compare and contrast the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. 3. I can name the three branches of government and the function of each branch. Houghton Mifflin Study Guides News of Nations Comprehension Questions CFA=Venn Diagram for Articles of Confederation and Constitution Houghton Mifflin Social Studies United States History, The Early Years Chapters 9 News of Nations Government 1-20 American Revolution Videos 14 of 16

**Why did Congress create three branches of government and a system of checks and balances? separate power between the three branches of the government. 4. I can explain what the Bill of Rights is and why the citizens wanted it. CSA= Government Quiz with Citizenship Test Questions Branches of Government Video **Why did citizens want a Bill of Rights included with the constitution? **What role do citizens play in a democratic government? A. Chapter 9 Creating a New Nation A1. A New Nation A2. Constitutional Convention A3. The Constitution A4. President Washington May 2015 4. Explain the protections the Bill of Rights provides to U.S. citizens. 5. Illustrate multiple ways citizens can participate in a democratic government. 5. I can explain citizen roles in a democratic government. Peanuts: Constitutional Convention United Streaming: The Almost Painless Guide to the Constitution Fundamental Concepts of Fundamental Concepts Fundamental Concepts of Fundamental Concepts Fundamental Concepts Economics of Economics Economics of Economics of Economics **What are the advantages/disadvantages of citizens paying taxes? 1. Determine advantages and disadvantages of saving and spending earned income. 1. I can explain the advantages and disadvantages of saving money earned instead of spending it. Writing--Letter to Principal/City Council addressing local issue of concern (Persuasive) CFA=Social Issue Field Trip to local bank Guest Speakers 15 of 16

**In what ways are tax dollars used today to improve local, state, and federal government programs versus colonial times? 2. Identify government use of tax dollars at all levels of government. 2. I can explain the advantages and disadvantages of citizens paying taxes. Problem and Solution Flow Chart CSA= Economy Quiz **In what ways can people save the money they earn and also ways to spend it positively or negatively? **What are some current problems in society and how could they be solved? A. Taxpaying Systems B. Personal Income and Savings C. Societal Issues 3. Construct a personal budget based on a fixed income. 4. Indentify a current societal issue and debate indiviual points of view around multiple plans of action. 3. I can give examples of how the government collects and uses taxes and fees today compared to colonial times. 4. I can identify a current social problem and provide possible solutions for it. June 2015 16 of 16