Social+Studies

=**Social Studies**= This year we will begin with a unit on "Citizenship" and explore the questions "What is Democracy?" and "What is liberty?". We will explore the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and the difference between rights and responsibility. There will be a brief review of map skills.

Topics for the rest of the year include:

Pre-Columbian Civilizations (Incas, Mayas, Aztecs) Explorers & the Age of Exploration First Colonies (Roanoke, Jamestown, Plymouth) 13 Colonies: 1700-1763 Pre-Revolution: 1763-1776 American Revolution Constitution and the Birth of a Nation Growth of a New Nation: 1800-1865

Upcoming Test* Unit 1 "Citizens and Community" test Anticipated test date: Study Guide

Study Guide "Citizens and Community"

Key ideas to understand:


 * 1) Explain why the Pledge of Allegiance is important.


 * 1) The U.S. Constitution
 * 2) What is it?
 * 3) Why was it written?
 * 4) What are the 3 branches of government it established?


 * 1) The Bill of Rights
 * 2) What is it?
 * 3) Why was it important?
 * 4) Why was it written?
 * 5) Name at least 2 rights included in the Bill of Rights.


 * 1) E Pluribus Unum
 * 2) What is it?
 * 3) What does it mean?
 * 4) Why is it a good motto for the U.S.?


 * 1) What is a community and name 2 that you belong to.


 * 1) Know the difference between rights and responsibilities.


 * 1) Name 2 rights and 2 responsibilities of students in a classroom.

Vocabulary - Community, civic-minded, rights, responsibility, democracy

Study resources include Social Studies notebook, handouts and worksheets.

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 * Explore this fun history link:**

__Below is a list of **"apps" for iPad, iPod** that support 5th grade Social Studies curriculum.__

U.S. Historical Documents by Nex Science The Revolution: Interactive Guide Constitution for iPad Declaration for iPad World Factbook for iPad Globe for iPad National Geographic Atlas U.S.A. Presidents Stack the States Stack the Countries