01.+Proposed+5th+Grade+Curriculum+Guide

**__PROPOSED 5__****__th__** **__Grade Social Studies__**
Anchorage School District - 5th Grade Social Studies


 * UNITED STATES HISTORY: COLONIZATION TO CIVIL WAR**


 * In this course, students are introduced to historiography, geography, economics, government, civics, and the humanities as a basis for examining the history of the United States. This course provides a foundation of American historical Era 2 – Colonization and Settlement through Era 5 – Civil War.**


 * 5th Grade Social Studies Units of Study: Proposed Pacing**


 * Historiography - 3 weeks – Quarter 1**
 * Colonization and Settlement - 6 weeks - Quarter 1**
 * Revolution and Independence - 7 weeks - Quarter 2**
 * New Nation and Constitution – 5 weeks - Quarter 3**
 * Expansion and Western Movement – 6 weeks - Quarter 3 and into Quarter 4**
 * Civil War– 5 weeks - Quarter 4**


 * QUARTER 1**
 * Historiography - 3 weeks**

Historiography is the use of chronological thinking in conjunction with historical comprehension, historical analysis, and interpretation to conduct historical research for decision-making and the analysis of historical issues. Students will practice the use of historiography.
 * __Brief summary of historiography:__**


 * __Enduring Understandings__**
 * __The students will understand that:__**

The study of history involves evaluation, analysis, interpretation, and argumentation.

Historical perspectives are ways of viewing history from many different points of view based on gender, race, ethnicity, social status, and distance from the historical event.

In order to understand contemporary issues and problems confronting people today, we need to take into account their history, culture, and context.

To study history we need to examine the perspectives and assumptions of the people who experience the events.


 * __Essential Questions:__**
 * What is history?
 * Why study history?
 * How is history a record of human experiences that link the past to the present and the future?


 * __Knowledge:__**

Define and apply the following terms:
 * history, primary source, secondary source, artifact, culture, chronology, perspective, interpretation, facts, opinions, context

Explain the significance of the following historiography concepts:
 * the difference between primary and secondary sources
 * a person’s view of his/her own life in an historical context
 * ways in which current events are influenced by history

Defend or negate the following generalization:
 * historical events have multiple perspectives

The student will be able to:
 * __Skills:__**


 * identify, examine, and interpret primary sources and secondary sources
 * research documents to increase understanding of events and life in US history
 * make connections between the historical past and the present as it relates to the student
 * interpret ideas and events from different historical perspectives
 * evaluate and discuss issues orally and in writing
 * create and explain maps, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs, and political cartoons
 * distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
 * review information for accuracy, separating fact from opinion
 * select and defend positions in writing, discussion, and debate


 * QUARTER 1 continued**
 * Colonization and Settlement - 6 weeks**

In the Colonization and Settlement unit students study the interaction of Native Americans, Africans, and Europeans. In this unit, the students will explore why so many immigrants left their homelands, eg. Roanoke. This unit includes the development of the political, religious, and economic institutions of the colonies.
 * __Brief summary of unit:__**


 * __Enduring Understandings__**
 * __The students will understand that:__**


 * Colonization is a method of conquest and expansion that has been used throughout history.
 * Slavery and servitude have been implemented throughout history.
 * __Essential Questions:__**


 * How did relationships develop between colonists and indigenous people?
 * Why did the Americas attract the Europeans?
 * How did the colonies differ?
 * How did geography have an impact on the colonies?
 * How did slavery develop and impact the colonies?
 * How did Europeans compete for control of the Americas?


 * __Knowledge__**
 * __Define and apply the following terms and concepts:__**


 * Indigenous societies, Virginia Company, Russian Trade Company, Hudson Bay Company, Plymouth Rock, Mayflower Compact, mercantilism, craftsman and trade, The Great Awakening

Explain the significance of:


 * the formation of regional colonies
 * economic, political, social growth of the slave trade
 * geography related to colonization and settlement


 * __Skills__**
 * __Students will be able to:__**


 * Analyze how various Native American societies changed as a result of the expanding European settlements and how they influenced European societies.
 * Analyze how family life, gender, race, age, and marital status affected life in the colonies.
 * Identify the major economic systems of the colonies.
 * Trace the arrival of Africans in the European colonies due to triangular trade.
 * Identify major geographic features of the North American continent.


 * QUARTER 2**
 * Revolution and New Nation - 7 weeks**

In the Revolution and New Nation unit, the student analyzes the ideas and causes involved in the revolutionary movement and reasons for the American victory. Students will understand the impact of the American Revolution on American society. In this unit students analyze the new government formed as a result of the Revolution.
 * __Brief summary of unit:__**


 * __Enduring Understandings__**
 * __The students will understand that:__**


 * Revolutions, such as the American Revolution, occur as a result of social, political, and/or economic upheaval
 * Historical figures and philosophies laid the foundations for the system of government in which we live.


 * __Essential Questions:__**


 * How did causes, ideas, and interests forge the American Revolution?
 * How did political figures, events and ideas impact the Revolutionary War and the foundation of our government?
 * To what extent did geographic and economic factors contribute to the American colonist victory
 * How did geography have an impact on the colonies?
 * How did slavery develop and impact the colonies?
 * How did Europeans compete for control of the Americas?


 * __Knowledge__**
 * __Define and apply the following terms:__**

Boycott, patriot, rebel, loyalists, redcoats, mercenaries, minutemen, Sons of Liberty, taxation without representation, delegate, militia, republic, federalist, anti-federalist

Explain the significance of the following documents:
 * Magna Carta, Common Sense, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation

Explain the significance of the following events:
 * First and Second Continental Congress, The Boston Tea Party, The Boston Massacre, Lexington and Concord, Acts imposed by the English


 * __Skills__**
 * __Students will be able to:__**
 * Analyze the origins of the Revolution.
 * Explain the key principles in the Declaration of Independence.
 * Compare and explain the differing perspectives of Loyalists and Patriots during the war (Read Aloud: My Brother Sam is Dead).
 * Explain how the Americans won the war against the British.
 * Assess the accomplishments and failures of the Continental Congress.
 * Identify geographic differences in the colonies.
 * Identify key countries involved during the American Revolution.
 * Identify the economic hardships Americans felt during the war.


 * QUARTER 3**
 * New Nation and Constitution – 5 weeks**

In the New Nation/Constitution unit students examine the creation of our government, how it works, and the role of the citizen within it. Students will understand how the rights and responsibilities of citizenship apply to their own lives.
 * __Brief summary of unit:__**


 * __Enduring Understandings__**
 * __The students will understand that:__**


 * Historical figures and philosophies laid the foundations for the system of government in which we live.
 * The structures of the American government create a unique system, which protect the rights of the individual.
 * The United States is a democratic republic, a government in which representatives are chosen by the people to serve the interest of those represented and to promote the common welfare.


 * __Essential Questions:__**
 * How did the foundations of the American Constitutional government evolve?
 * How does the American structure of government ensure a balanced system?
 * How does an American citizen influence a democratic society?
 * How does a constitution protect citizens’ rights?
 * What makes a good citizen?


 * __Knowledge__**
 * __Define and apply the following terms:__**

U.S. Constitution, legislative, executive, judicial, Supreme Court, Bill of Rights, electors, naturalization, suffrage, ratification, limited government, due process, sovereignty, political parties, citizen, and taxation

Explain the significance of the following concepts:
 * balance of power/ checks and balances, separation of powers, types of government levels of government (federal, state, local)


 * __Skills__**
 * __The student will be able to:__**
 * Identify the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation and the work of the Delegates to the Constitutional Convention that led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
 * Analyze the fundamental ideas behind the distribution of powers and the system of checks and balances established by the Constitution.
 * Analyze the significance of the Bill of Rights and the additional amendments ( #1-16).
 * Compare and contrast types of government; dictatorship, monarch, and democratic.
 * Differentiate between the levels of government (federal, state, local).
 * Chart the structure and function of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.
 * Explain the importance of responsible citizenship in American democracy.
 * Read atlases, maps, and make time lines.


 * QUARTER 3 and a couple of weeks into QUARTER 4**
 * Expansion, Westward Movement – 6 weeks**

In the Expansion and Westward Movement unit, students will explore how America gained new territory, prior to the Civil War, and experienced dramatic territorial expansion, immigration, economic growth, and industrialization.
 * __Brief summary of unit:__**


 * __Enduring Understandings__**
 * __The students will understand that:__**


 * Movement and expansion, purchase and conquest have always been a part of a developing nation.
 * Conflict can occur during expansion or movement.
 * Technology plays a role in the development of a nation.


 * __Essential Questions:__**
 * To what extent did territorial expansion affect Native Americans and international relations?
 * To what extent did economic, geographic, and social forces lure people westward?
 * How do emerging nations grow geographically, economically, socially, politically, and culturally?


 * __Knowledge:__**
 * Define and explain the significance of the following terms and events:

War of 1812, The Mexican-American War, The Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark’s Corp of Discovery, Missouri Compromise, Indian Removal Act, Oregon Trail, The Alamo, The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo


 * __Explain the following concepts:__**
 * Manifest Destiny, Nationalism, Industrialization, Immigration


 * __Skills__**
 * __Students will be able to:__**
 * Investigate the impact and resistance of westward expansion on Native Americans.
 * Analyze how the Louisiana Purchase influenced politics, Native American relations, economic development, and the concept of Manifest Destiny.
 * Discover the basis of the War of 1812 and how nationalism began to develop in America.
 * Explore the lure of the West and the reality of life on the frontier and map the key Westward routes.
 * Identify the land acquired from the Louisiana Purchase.
 * Identify the route of Lewis and Clark encountered and the geographical features.
 * Explain the contradiction between the Constitution and the rights of humans in the United States.


 * QUARTER 4**
 * Civil War – 5 weeks**

In the Civil War unit, students will gain understanding of contributing factors to the Civil War and its impact on our nation. Students will study the figures and major events of the period. Students will analyze sources and perspectives to better understand slavery. Students will also demonstrate understanding of how slavery, economic issues, and westward movement led to regional divisions, and ultimately the Civil War.
 * __Brief summary of unit:__**


 * __Enduring Understandings:__**
 * Economic, political, and personal philosophies can lead to major conflict or civil war within a society
 * War can lead to chaos and destruction in a society.
 * Political, economic, and personal relationships need to be rebuilt and time to heal after war.
 * Although slavery was a significant issue that contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War, it was not the only issue.
 * States rights v. federal authority have been a contentious point throughout America’s History.


 * __Essential Questions:__**
 * Why did regional differences in economics and cultural beliefs contribute to the Civil War?
 * How did political figures, events and ideas impact the outcome of the Civil War?
 * Why did the resources of the Union and the Confederacy differ and impact the course of the war?
 * Why did slavery influence politics and the division between the North and the South?
 * Why did regional tensions lead to the Civil War?
 * To what extent could the Civil War have been avoided?


 * __Knowledge__**
 * __Define and explain the significance of the following terms and events:__**


 * Civil War, Missouri Compromise, Union, Abolitionist, Fredrick Douglass, Dred Scott Case, Harper's Ferry, Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman, Fugitive Slave Law, Abraham Lincoln, secession, Confederacy, Jefferson Davis, __Uncle Tom's Cabin__, Emancipation Proclamation, Robert E. Lee, Clara Barton, Ulysses S. Grant, Battles of Bull Run, Stonewall Jackson, USS Merrimack & CSS Virginia (Monitor), Appomattox Courthouse, Gettysburg Address, Reconstruction, Freedman's Bureau, Scalawags, Sharecroppers, John Wilkes Booth, Andrew Johnson

Explain the following concepts:
 * 13th Amendment, 14th Amendment, 15th Amendment, Emancipation, Total war, Civil War, Abolitionism, The Underground Railroad


 * __Skills__**
 * __Students will be able to:__**
 * Locate northern and southern states on a map
 * Describe geographic features and resources of the north and the south
 * Compare northern industries and agricultural product to those in the south
 * Examine the ways former slaves organized into communities to improve their position in American society
 * Describe the impact of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
 * Indentify the economic and social difference between the North and the South prior to the Civil War.
 * Describe the plantation system and its impact on slavery.
 * Explain the contradiction between the Constitution and the rights of humans in the United States.