California- Grade 5 Social Studies Full-Year Curriculum Bundle!
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- Teach Early American / U.S. History to your 4th or 5th Grade Social Studies students with this complete, NO-PREP bundle, with over a year's worth of material. Topics begin with Early Indigenous Peoples and European Exploration, and extend into colonization, and the creation and growth of the UnitedPrice $79.95Original Price $108.44Save $28.49
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This curriculum was designed to assist you with teaching 5th grade Social Studies in California. This NO-PREP bundle provides a year-long curriculum when used in its entirety. Lessons focus on literacy development and 21st Century skills by incorporating annotation strategies, reading skills tasks, interactive hands-on activities, research, and more, with student learning. Student workbooks include informational reading passages, meaning no textbook is needed! In addition, student workbooks and PowerPoints are Google compatible, which allows for digital learning. All units are easy to use with independent learners, teacher-guided instruction, or a mix of both.
*Please note: Resources are not editable. For a better understanding of the material provided in this bundle, please click “View Preview” near the thumbnails at the top of the page, and download the "CALIFORNIA 5TH GRADE STANDARDS ALIGNMENT" Bonus File provided above. Continue reading below, where specific topics and content in each unit are described.
**INCLUDED:
- 5 Full Units
- 1 Read & Research Units
- 5 Mini-Books for mini-units
- 2 U.S.-focused resources
--------- Included in FULL UNITS ---------
- Student Workbooks with Informational Text- No textbook needed!
- Embedded Reading Skills Tasks: Annotations Directions, Guided Notes, Checks for Understanding (Main Idea, Summarize, Cause & Effect, Draw a Conclusion, Compare & Contrast).
- Study Guide.
- Interactive Notebook / Lapbook Activities for hands-on learning.
- PowerPoints for teacher read alouds (fully aligned with the Student Workbook).
- A Teacher Guide: Scripted Lesson Plans, Teacher Prep Checklists, Learning Goals, Answer Keys.
- An End-of-Unit Test
- Google Compatible Workbooks and PowerPoints (Google Slides)
-------- Included in READ & RESEARCH UNITS ---------
- Student Workbooks with Informational Text- No textbook needed!
- Embedded Reading Skills Tasks: Annotations Directions, Checks for Understanding (Main Idea, Summarize, Cause & Effect, Draw a Conclusion, Compare & Contrast).
- Two optional research tasks- included in the Student Workbook.
- Interactive Flip Books.
- PowerPoints for teacher read alouds (fully aligned with the Student Workbook).
- A Teacher Guide: Unit Preparation Page with suggested websites for research, Answer Keys.
- An End-of-Unit Test
- Google Compatible Workbooks and PowerPoints (Google Slides)
-------- Included in MINI-BOOKS ---------
- Student-friendly directions for mini-book creation.
- Informational Reading Passages with directions for annotating and embedded reading skills tasks.
- Interactive Flip Cards to summarize content.
- An Assessment with Answer Key.
--------- Included in U.S. FOCUSED RESOURCES ----------
- U.S. Songs & Anthems Scavenger Hunt Activities: 1- page readings of 3 songs/anthems (Pledge of Allegiance, Start-Spangled Banner (National Anthem)America the Beautiful), with readings tasks.
- U.S. Maps Coloring and Labeling Activities: (States and Capitals, Physical Features, 5 Regions). Blank Maps, coloring and labeling directions, Self-Assessment, completed sample map.
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**UNITS & TOPICS:
NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL REGIONS (Read & Research Unit):
Topics:
- AN INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL REGIONS
- EASTERN WOODLAND REGION
- SOUTHEAST REGION
- GREAT PLAINS REGION
- SOUTHWEST REGION
- PLATEAU REGION
- NORTHWEST COAST REGION
- CALIFORNIA INTERMOUNTAIN REGION
EUROPEAN EXPLORATION (Full Unit):
Lesson 1: AN OVERVIEW OF EUROPEAN EXPLORATION
- The Beginning
- The Voyage
- Tools and Technology
Lesson 2: SPANISH EXPLORATION
- The Spanish empire and the New World
- Spanish Explorers: Columbus and Balboa
- Spanish Conquistadors: Cortés, Pizarro, and de Soto
Lesson 3: PORTUGUESE EXPLORATION
- Portuguese trade with the east
- Portuguese Explorers: Diaz, da Gama, and Cabral
Lesson 4: FRENCH EXPLORATION
- France and the Northwest Passage
- French Explorers: Verrazzano, Cartier, de Champlain
Lesson 5: ENGLISH EXPLORATION
- England’s exploration of North America
- English Explorers: Cabot and Raleigh
Lesson 6: DUTCH EXPLORATION
- The Netherlands global trade and colonies
- Dutch Explorers: Henry Hudson
Lesson 7: INTERACTIONS WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
- Effect of European exploration on indigenous peoples
Lesson 8: TRANSATLANTIC TRADE
- Slavery and the Middle Passage
- The Columbian Exchange
NATIVE AMERICAN / INDIGENOUS INTERACTIONS WITH EUROPEAN SETTLERS (Mini-Book)
Topics:
- Cooperation: The Encounter, Trade, Farming, Cultural Diffusion
- Conflict: Colonies, Pequot & King Philip's War, Anglo-Powhatan Wars, French & Indian War, American Revolution, Northwest Ordinance lands.
- Competition: Selling lands, the Iroquois, the Sioux Wars, Trail of Tears
THIRTEEN AMERICAN COLONIES (Full Unit):
Lesson 1: THE BEGINNING OF COLONIZATION
- European Land Claims
- Columbian Exchange
- Triangular Trade
Lesson 2: SETTLING THE THIRTEEN COLONIES
- Religious Freedom
- The Lost Colony of Roanoke
- Relationships with Indigenous Peoples
Lesson 3: NEW ENGLAND COLONIES
- Geography
- Settlers (Pilgrims, Puritans, John Winthrop, Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson)
- The Economy
- Culture
Lesson 4: MIDDLE COLONIES
- Geography
- Settlers (Quakers, William Penn)
- The Economy
- Culture
Lesson 5: SOUTHERN COLONIES
- Geography
- Settlers (Jamestown, John Smith)
- The Economy
- Culture
AMERICAN REVOLUTION (Full Unit):
Lesson 1: A BRIEF HISTORY: THE COLONIAL PERIOD
- The Thirteen Colonies
- The French and Indian War
- King George III & Parliament
Lesson 2: CAUSES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
- The Colonists Want Representation
- Taxation Without Representation is Tyranny!
- The Sugar Act
- The Stamp Act
- The Townshend Act & Boston Massacre
- The Tea Acts & Boston Tea Party
- The Intolerable Acts
- The Battle of Lexington and Concord
Lesson 3: THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
- The Decision to Declare Independence
- Create a ‘Declaration of Independence’ Mini-Book!
Lesson 4: THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR: MAJOR EVENTS
- The People of the Revolutionary War (Patriots, Loyalists, Red Coats)
- Important Battles (Bunker Hill, Saratoga, Yorktown)
Lesson 5: THE TREATY OF PARIS
- A Victory for the Colonists
- A Fresh Start- The Articles of Confederation
PEOPLE OF REVOLUTION- Research Activity
Included:
- 25 different "People of Revolution" note-making, research pages
- 1 additional blank biography page (so you can add more topics if needed)
- A Teacher Guide that includes a variety of implementation suggestions
- A Jigsaw Activity student worksheet
- A link to Google compatible notes pages
CHARTERS OF FREEDOM (3 Mini-Books- Can be used separately or together):
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE- **Also included in the AMERICAN REVOLUTION Unit
- Founding Fathers and the Committee of Five
- Reasons for Declaring Independence
- Signing the Declaration and Legacy
U.S. CONSTITUTION-
- Constitutional Convention
- The Framers
- Great Compromise
- The Preamble
- The Articles
- The Bill of Rights
- Ratification (Federalists v. Anti-Federalists)
BILL OF RIGHTS-
- Amendments 1-10 Defined
- Legacy
THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT (Full Unit):
Lesson 1: THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES
- The Supreme Law of the Land, Bill of Rights, and Separation of Powers
Lesson 2: THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
- Organization and Legislative Powers
- The Senate and the House of Representatives
Lesson 3: THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
- Executive Positions, Roles and Powers
- President, Vice President, and Cabinet
Lesson 4: THE JUDICIAL BRANCH
- Judicial Branch responsibilities and organization
- The Supreme Court
Lesson 5: CHECKS & BALANCES
- Checks & Balances Explained with Examples
Lesson 6: GOVERNMENT & CIVICS
- Democracy & Election, Federalism, Citizen Rights and Responsibilities
WESTWARD EXPANSION (Full Unit)
Lesson 1: WHAT IS WESTWARD EXPANSION?
Lesson 2: THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE
- Purchasing the Louisiana Territory
- Effects of the Louisiana Purchase
- Manifest Destiny
- The Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lesson 3: EXPANDING WEST
- The Annexation of Texas
- The Mexican-American War and Mexican Cession
- The Oregon Territory
- The Final Pieces (Gadsden Purchase, Florida)
Lesson 4: NEW LAND, NEW OPPORTUNITIES
- The Oregon Trail
- California Gold Rush
Lesson 5: THE EFFECTS OF WESTWARD EXPANSION
- Communication and Transportation (Pony Express, Erie Canal, Transcontinental RR)
- Effects on People
- Other Important Effects (The Buffalo, Wild West, Homestead Act)
ABOLITION MOVEMENT (Mini-Book)
- Slavery and the evolution of the Abolition Movement
- Harriet Tubman
- John Brown
- Frederick Douglass
- Sojourner Truth
- Harriet Beecher-Stowe
**Flexible, Independent U.S. Focused Activities:
Three Songs/Anthems:
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Start-Spangled Banner (National Anthem)
- America the Beautiful
- 1-page reading with song/anthem lyrics and background information.
- Scavenger Hunt Reading Tasks:
- "Find Me" short answers.
- "Complete Me" fill-in-the-blank answers.
- "Summarize Me" short-written response.
- "Make your own Word Wall" reading and craft activity.
Three Map Activities
- States & Capitals
- Physical Features
- Westward Expansion
- Blank, printable maps.
- Student-friendly directions.
- "Check for Understanding" Self-Assessments.
- Sample, completed maps to use as guides.
Need some social studies "refreshers" before diving in? Check out these CONTINENTS, OCEANS, & MAPS Units!
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