FIFTH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES PACING GUIDE
First Nine weeks
*Eight Strands of social studies
Our Nation text pA2-A32
United Streaming : The Five Themes of Geography
Teaching Resources: Teaching the Five Themes of Geography, Grades 5 and up by Frank Schaffer
Books: How I Learned Geography by Uri Shulevitz
*The Constitution
DPI elementary social studies resources
We the People unit 3 Lessons 11 -16
We the People unit 4
United Streaming: We the People: A History
Books: We the People: The Story of Our Constitution by Lynne Cheney and Greg Harlin
. . . If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution by Elizabeth Levy and Joan
We the Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States by David Catrow
* The Land and People of the United States
Our Nation text p.3 – 31
United Streaming: American Geography Close-Ups: Maps, Regions, Resources, and Climate
Books: This Land Is Your Land by Woody Guthrie and Kathy Jakobsen
Second Nine Weeks
* Passwords Social Studies Vocabulary lessons 1-6:
1 The First Americans
The Very First Americans Cara Ashros
United Streaming: American Heritage: Native Americans
Books: The Very First Americans (Reading Railroad) by Cara Ashrose
The Cherokees (A First American Book) by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve
If You Lived With The Cherokees (If You?) by Peter Roop and Connie Roop
2 European Explorers
United Streaming: The Explorers: Christopher Columbus: Voyager to a New World
Teaching Resources: History Pockets: Explorers of North America, Grades 4-6+ by Mike
Graf (Paperback - Jan. 2003)
Books: \The Picture History of Great Explorers by Gillian Clements
Christopher Columbus: Young Explorer (Childhood of World Figures) by Kathleen V. Kudlinski
The World Made New: Why the Age of Exploration Happened and How It Changed the World
(Timelines of American History) by Marc Aronson
3 The 13 Colonies
United Streaming: The 13 United States
Books: The Declaration of Independence: How 13 Colonies Became the United
States by Syl Sobel
The Plymouth Colony (We the People) by Andrew Santella
4 The War for Independence
United Streaming: The Revolutionary War: An Army of Amateurs
Teacher Resources: Revolutionary War Days: Discover the Past with Exciting Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes (American Kids in History Series) by David C. King
Books: George vs. George: The Revolutionary War as Seen by Both Sides by Rosalyn Schanzer
Fight for Freedom: The American Revolutionary War by Benson Bobrick
If You Lived At The Time Of The American Revolution (If You.) by Kay Moore
5 The New Nation and the Constitution
United Streaming: The American Revolution: From Colonies to Constitution
How the USA Grew: From 13 Colonies to 50 States
Books: A New Nation: The United States: 1783-1815 by Betsy Maestro
6 Settling the West
United Streaming: The First U.S. Settlers Arrive in Oregon
Books: Children of the Wild West by Russell Freedman
The Pioneers Go West (Landmark Books) by George R. Stewart
If You Traveled West in a Covered Wagon (If You Lived...(Prebound)) by Ellen Levine
Third Nine Weeks
* Passwords lessons 7-12:
7 The Road to War
United Streaming :The Struggle Over Slavery
Books: . . . If You Lived When There Was Slavery in America by Anne Kamma
8 The Civil War and Reconstruction
United Streaming: Civil War
Teaching Resources: History Pockets: The American Civil War by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
Books: If You Lived At The Time Of The Civil War (If You.) by Kay Moore
The Story of Gettysburg (Story Of...) by Patricia A. Pingry
The Civil War for Kids: A History with 21 Activities (For Kids series) by Janis Herbert
B is for Battle Cry: A Civil War Alphabet (Discover the World) by Gail B. Stewart
9 Cities and Industry
United Streaming: The American Industrial Revolution__
Books: Industrial Revolution from Muscles to Machines! (American Milestones) by Carole Marsh
Kids During the Industrial Revolution (Wroble, Lisa a. Kids Throughout History.) by Lisa A. Wroble
10 Becoming a World Power
United Streaming :America Begins the 20th Century
11 World War I
United Streaming :American History- From the Great War to the Great Depression
Books: Military Aircraft of Wwi (Hansen, Ole Steen. Story of Flight.) by Ole Steen Hansen
World War I (DK Eyewitness Books) by Simon Adams
12 The Roaring 20s and the Great Depression
United Streaming: American History- From the Great War to the Great Depression
Books: Children of the Great Depression (Golden Kite Awards (Awards)) by Russell Freedman
Potato: A Tale From The Great Depression by Kate Lied
Finding Daddy: A Story of the Great Depression by Jo Harper and Josephine Harper
The Great Depression (We the People: Modern America series) by Burgan and Michael
Fourth Nine Weeks
* Passwords lessons 13-15:
13 World War II
United Streaming : World War II
Books: Across the Blue Pacific : A World War II Story by Louise W. Borden and Robert Andrew Parker
The National World War II Memorial (Symbols of Freedom) by Ted Schaefer
The Story of Children in the Second World War (Story of...) by Jane Shuter
Welcome to Molly's World,1944: Growing Up in World War Two America (American Girls Collection) by Catherine Gourley
14 The US after WWII
United Streaming :Days that Shook the World 1955-1986
Books: The 1950s from the Korean War to Elvis (Decades of the 20th Century in Color) by Stephen Feinstein
The 1960s Decade in Photos: Love, Freedom, and Flower Power (Amazing Decades in Photos) by Jim Corrigan
Our Century 1970-1980 by Tony Napoli
Our Century 1980-1990 by Joanne Suter
15 Modern Times
United Streaming: Remembering the Victims and Heroes of 9-11
Books: September 11, 2001 (Cornerstones of Freedom, Second Series) by Andrew Santella
September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed America (War on Terrorism) by Jill C. Wheeler
*We the People Unit 5 Responsibilities of Citizens
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Lesson 1 “The First Americans”
1. Explain how the first North Americans were able to walk to our continent from Asia:
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2. Explain what Native Americans had to learn to do, as well as what they developed.
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List at least two details about each region of North America on the graphic organizer below:
The Northwest / The Great PlainsThe East / The Southwest
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Lesson 2 “European Explorers”
1. Explain why Europe wanted to trade with Asia even though it was very difficult:
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2. Explain how a compass helped early explorers with navigation.
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3. Explain what led to Columbus discovering the Americas.
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Compare and Contrast Spanish Explorers to French and English Explorers :
Spanish Explorers: / What they Have in Common: / French and English Explorers:Passwords :
Lesson 3 “The 13 Colonies”
1. Explain how the first colony, Jamestown, was established.:
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2 What were some of the problems the Jamestown colonists encountered?
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List at least three details about each of the three types of colonies below :
New England Colonies / Middle Colonies: / Southern Colonies:Passwords :
Lesson 4 “The War for Independence”
1. Explain who was fighting against whom in the French and Indian War and who was victorious:
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2. Explain why the colonists were angry with Great Britain and decided not to buy their goods.
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3. Explain what happened during the Boston Massacare.
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Fill in the Flow map below with at least 2 details for each year of the Revolution below :
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Lesson 5 “The New Nation and the Construction”
1. Explain what some of the problems were with our first national government.:
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2. Explain what parts of “The Great Compromise” came from “Plan A” and which parts came from “Plan B”?
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Compare and contrast the Constitution to the Bill of Rights Below :
Constitution / Both / Bill of RightsPasswords :
Lesson 6 “Settling the West”
1. Explain the effect the Louisiana Purchase had on the united states:
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2. Describe what the pioneers did when they settled on the Frontier:
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3. Judge whether or not you think the Native Americans were treated fairly during the days of western settlement.
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Identify how each example of technology helped to settle the West:
Steamboats / Transcontinental RailroadPasswords :
Lesson 7“The Road to War”
1. Explain how slavery was related to the Southern economy:
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2. Describe what the southern states did when Abraham Lincoln became president:
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3. True or False: The Underground Railroad was not a real rail road: (Explain your answer)
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Compare and contrast the views of the Northern States to the views of the Southern States during the “Road to War”:
Southern States / Both / Northern StatesPasswords :
Lesson 8 “The Civil War and Reconstruction”
1. Explain the purpose of the Civil War:
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2. Explain why some thought the Union would win the war quickly.
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3. Explain what was significant about the Emancipation Proclomation
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Fill in the Flow map below with at least 2 details for each below :
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Lesson 9 “Cities and Industry”
1. Explain the difference between an invention and industry:
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2. Explain why workers during this time period went on strike.
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3. Identify why monopolies cause problems in industry:
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List at least two details about each:
New Industry / Immigrant ProblemsWorkers Unite / A Need for Reform
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Lesson 10 “Becoming a World Power”
1. Explain what many people believed about the United States in the Late 1800’s.
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2. Identify 2 ways Hawaii is different from other states according to the reading selection.
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3. Explain what started the Spanish-American War
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Identify how each was related to the United States:
Panama Canal / Problems in EuropePasswords :
Lesson 11 “World War I”
1. Explain what changed Woodrow Wilson’s mind about joining the fight in World War I:
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2. Describe what US government did to prepare for World War I:
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3. Explain how World War I was different from other wars:
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Fill in the Flow map below with at least 2 details for each below :
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Lesson 12 “The Roaring 20’s and the Great Depression”
1. Explain why the years after World War I were called the “Roaring 20’s”:
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2. Describe how the role of women was changing in the 1920’s:
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3. Explain the difference between the Harlem Renaissance and Prohibition:
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Fill in the Flow map below with at least 2 details for each below :
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Lesson 13 “World War II”
1. Explain the two things Germany and Italy’s leaders had in common:
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2. On the Venn Diagram below, compare and contrast Adolf Hitler to Benito Mussolini
Adolf Hitler both Benito Mussolini
Fill in the Flow map below with at least 2 details for each below :
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Lesson 14 “The United States After World War II”
1. Explain why there was an arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union:
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2. Identify the purpose of the “Cold War.”
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3. Identify where two other wars were fought in an effort to contain Communism
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List at least two details about each of the fights for equal rights in the 1960’s:
African American’sStruggle for Equal Rights / Women’s
Struggle for Equal Rights
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Lesson 15 “Modern Times”
1. Explain why countries import and export goods:
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2. True or False: NAFTA joins together the economies of over 30 countries. Explain your answer:
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3. Explain why the US is dependant on the Middle east and why this causes problems:
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Describe what happened on September 11th, 2001.
Identify its causes and effects according to the reading selection: