Elementary Social Studies Grade 5

Segment One

• Geography Skills 
• Ancient American Civilizations  
• North American Tribes 
• European Exploration 
• Colonial Settlement 
• American Revolution 

Segment Two

• Founding a Nation 
• Westward Expansion 
• Branches of Government 
• State and National Government 
• Civic Responsibilities 
• Holocaust Education 
• Public Health Policies 

 

Students will need the following materials: cell phone to take photos, videos, or audio recordings of student work, or a scanner to scan and submit student work, coloring materials (crayons, markers, colored pencils), storage space on your computer and an external device to back up your files (flash drive, external hard drive, CD-ROM, etc.), erasers, general household objects for activities, glue, headset or earbuds, lined paper, multi-colored paper, notebook or binder for course resources, pencils and pens, printer, printer paper, ruler, scissors, stapler, tape
 

Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, oral assessments, and discussions. Core course will use the state-approved grading scale and Special Area courses will use an S or U grading scale.

To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers; the minimum requirement is monthly. When teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful.