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Grove City Christian School August, 2010 General Course Description The fifth grade Social Studies program covers a comprehensive overview of American history from the days of the early European explorers through the early 1900’s. This review is followed by an in-depth study of the major historical happenings of the 20 th century up to current events. The program promotes citizenship and develops student understanding of the United States’ chronological history while integrating the study of our nation’s geography, economy, government, culture, and social systems. Attention is given to the many diverse individuals and groups who have shaped United States history. Significant historical documents, such as the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution are studied, and the program extends student understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society. General Course Evaluation Students are evaluated through the use of in-class assignments, homework, quizzes, tests and projects. In the spring, students also take the Social Studies subsection of the Ohio Achievement Test. Resources The United States, Harcourt Social Studies, Ohio Edition, ISBN-10: 0-15-353082-0, www.harcourtschool.com/ss1 Heritage Studies for Christian School, Bob Jones University Press, Catalog # 108944 Primary Sources kits, Teacher Created Materials (WWI, WWII, Vietnam Conflict, The Holocaust, The Cold War, Civil Rights, The Great Depression) History of Our United States, ABeka, Code # 108626

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Grove City Christian School August, 2010

General Course Description

The fifth grade Social Studies program covers a comprehensive overview of American history from the days of the early European explorers through the early 1900’s. This review is followed by an in-depth study of the major historical happenings of the 20 th century up to current events. The program promotes citizenship and develops student understanding of the United States’ chronological history while integrating the study of our nation’s geography, economy, government, culture, and social systems. Attention is given to the many diverse individuals and groups who have shaped United States history. Significant historical documents, such as the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution are studied, and the program extends student understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society.

General Course Evaluation

Students are evaluated through the use of in-class assignments, homework, quizzes, tests and projects. In the spring, students also take the Social Studies subsection of the Ohio Achievement Test.

Resources

The United States, Harcourt Social Studies, Ohio Edition, ISBN-10: 0-15-353082-0, www.harcourtschool.com/ss1 Heritage Studies for Christian School, Bob Jones University Press, Catalog # 108944 Primary Sources kits, Teacher Created Materials (WWI, WWII, Vietnam Conflict, The Holocaust, The Cold War, Civil Rights, The Great

Depression) History of Our United States, ABeka, Code # 108626 Better Test Scores on the Ohio Achievement Test: Social Studies, Perfection Learning, Catalog # 25908 Map Skills, Weekly Reader, Item #: WR605

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5th Grade Social Studies

Weeks Grade Level Indicators American History Focus

Biblical Integration Instructional Strategies & Assessments

Ongoing

Week 2

Week 4

Week 5-7

HistoryCreate time lines and identify possible relationships between events. (I A 1)

Explain how American Indians settled the continent and why different nations of Indians interacted with their environment in different ways. (I B 2)

Explain why European countries explored and colonized North America. (I B 3)

Describe the lasting effects of Spanish, French and English colonization in North America including cultural patterns evident today such as language, food, traditions and architecture. (I B 4)

Explain how the United States became independent from Great Britain. (I B 5)

God has a plan He is carrying to completion; history records the progress of that plan.

God’s dealings in history show us what He is like.

God plans the history of nations; He has purpose in what He does.

Use C.S. Lewis book with WWI and timelines. C.S. Lewis fought in WWI. Also essential for the 1950’s-1990’s.

Use Island of the Blue Dolphins literature book with Native Americans.

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Week 6

Week 4

Explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States. (I C 6)

Week 36

Week 2

Week 18

Week 15

People in SocietiesCompare the cultural practices and products of diverse groups in North America including: a. Artistic expressions; b. Religion; c. Language; d. Food; e. Clothing; f. Shelter (II A 1)

Compare life on Indian reservations today with the cultural traditions of American Indians before the reservation system. (II B 2)

Describe the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery. (II B 3)

Describe the waves of immigration to North America and the areas from which people came in each wave. (II B 4)

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Week 15

Compare reasons for immigration to North America with the reality immigrants experienced upon arrival. (II B 5)

Week 35-37

a. Week 4

Week 35-37

GeographyUse coordinates of latitude and longitude to determine the absolute location of points in North America. (III A 1)

Use maps to identify the location of: a. The three largest countries of North America; b. The 50 states of the United States; c. The Rocky and Appalachian mountain systems; d. The Mississippi, Rio Grande and St. Lawrence Rivers; e. The Great Lakes. (III A 2)

Describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America. (III B 3)

Explain how climate is influenced by: a. Earth-sun relationships; b. Landforms; c. Vegetation(III B 4)

Review locations of continents and oceans.

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Week 35-37

Week 35-37

Explain, by identifying patterns on thematic maps, how physical and human characteristics can be used to define regions in North America. (III B 5)

Use distribution maps to describe the patterns of renewable, nonrenewable and flow resources in North America including: a. Forests; b. Fertile soil; c. Oil; d. Coal; e. Running water (III B 6)

God is responsible for the contour of the earth. (Neh. 9:6, Job 26:10, Job 28:9 – 11)

God controls His creation. (Lev. 26:4 – 6, 21 – 22, Psalm 107:23 – 31)

God distributed land to tribes and nations, and is concerned about boundaries. (Numbers 34:1 – 28, Acts 17:26)

Natural resources belong to God. (Ex. 19:5, I Chr. 29:14, 16, Psalm 24:1)We are stewards of the land and

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Week 35-37

Week 35-37

Week 11

Explain how the characteristics of different physical environments affect human activities in North America. (III C 8)

Analyze the positive and negative consequences of human changes to the physical environment including: a. Great Lakes navigation; b. Highway systems; c. Irrigation; d. Mining; e. Introduction of new species. ( III C 9)

Use or construct maps of colonization and exploration to explain European influence in North America. (III D 10)

responsible to care for it. (Gen 2:15, Ex 23:11, Psalm 8:6)

Land is polluted as a result of man’s sin. (Gen 3:17 – 18, Psalm 106:37 – 38, Isaiah 24:5 – 6)

Week 12

Week 20

EconomicsCompare different allocation methods for scarce goods and services such as prices, command, first-come-first-served, sharing equally, rationing and lottery. (IV A 1)

Explain that individuals in all economies must answer the fundamental economic questions of what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce. (IV A 2)

Great Depression related material.Also see 4th grade teachers for Biz town suggestions.

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Week 21

Week 12

Week 13

Week 13

Explain how education, specialization, capital goods and the division of labor affect productive capacity. (IV B 3)

Explain how regions in North America become interdependent when they specialize in what they produce best and then trade with other regions inside and outside North America to increase the amount and variety of goods and services available. (IV C 4)

Explain the general relationship between supply, demand and price in a competitive market. (IV C 5)

Explain why competition among producers/sellers results in lower costs and prices, higher product quality, and better customer service. (IV C 6)

Explain why competition among consumers/buyers results in higher product prices. (IV C 7)

Use with Great Depression

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Week 21

Week 37

Week 37

GovernmentExplain major responsibilities of each of the three branches of the U.S. government: a. The legislative branch, headed Congress, passes laws. b. The executive branch, headed by the president, carries out and enforces the laws made by Congress.c. The judicial branch, headed by the Supreme Court, interprets and applies the law. (V A 1)

Explain the essential characteristics of American democracy including: a. The people are the source of the government’s authority.b. All citizens have the right and responsibility to vote and influence the decisions of the government.c. The government is run directly by the people or through elected representatives.d. The powers of government are limited by law.e. Basic rights of individuals are guaranteed by the Constitution.(V A 2)

God is the supreme ruler, controlling nations and rulers.

Human government was established by God as a means of controlling sinful man.

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Week 5 Explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. (V B 3)

The powers that be are ordained by God. (Rom. 13:1 – 2, 4).

Civil authorities are a deterrent to evil, not to good. (Rom. 13:3 – 4, I Tim. 2:1 – 2, I Peter 2:13 – 14)

Use after American Revolution

Week 37

Week 37

Week 36

Citizenship Rights & ResponsibilitiesExplain how an individual acquires U.S. citizenship: a. Birthb. Naturalization(VI A 1)

Explain the obligations of upholding the U.S. Constitution including: a. Obeying lawsb. Paying taxesc. Serving on juriesd. Registering for selective service(VI B 2)

Explain the significance of the rights that are protected by the First Amendment including: a. Freedom of religionb. Freedom of speechc. Freedom of the pressd. Right of petition and assembly(VI B 3)

The actions of believers, even few in number, can change the direction of government. (Gen. 39 – 50, Esther 1 – 10, Daniel 2:46 – 49, 3:28 – 30, 4:1 – 3, 6:10, 25 – 28)

Believers are responsible to pay their share for the support of government.

Believers must pray for their leaders.

Exodus 22:28 – You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people.

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Week 9

Week 9

Week 9

Week 20

Social Studies Skills and MethodsObtain information from a variety of print and electronic sources and analyze its reliability including: a. Accuracy of facts; b. Credentials of the source. (VII A 1)

Locate information in a variety of sources using key words, related articles and cross-references. (VII A 2)

Differentiate between primary and secondary sources. (VII A 3)

Read information critically in order to identify: A. The author; B. The author’s perspective; C. The purpose. (VII B 4)Compare points of agreement and disagreement among sources. (VII B 5)

Use with WWI project. Perhaps a WWII project.

Comprehension lessons can be used along with these concepts. Lessons are Authors viewpoint, Authors

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Week 2

Week 1

Week 9

Draw inferences from relevant information. (VII B 6)

Organize key ideas by taking notes that paraphrase or summarize. (VII B 7)

Communicate research findings using line graphs and tables. (VII C 8)

Use a problem-solving/decision-making process which includes: a. Identifying a problem; b. Gathering information; c. Listing and considering options; d. Considering advantages and disadvantages; e. Choosing and implementing a solution; f. Developing criteria for judging its effectiveness; g. Evaluating the effectiveness of the solution.

purpose, Comparing and Contrasting.

Use with comprehension lesson 18.

Use with outlining comprehension lesson/ summarizing. Check with math teacher to work together on Roman Numerals.

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Week 10

Week 9

Week 10

Week 10

Week 9

WWI Topics Assassination of Archduke

Francis Ferdinand Allies & Central Powers Trench warfare Christmas of 1914 Weaponry “In Flanders Fields” Lusitania Zimmerman Telegram Woodrow Wilson Life on the Home-front

God controls the rise and fall of rulers.

Begin C.S. Lewis biography with WWI.

WWI Poster – based on topics covered in class.

“In Flanders Fields”“Where Poppies Grow”“War Game” – Easy

Woodrow Wilson biography-6 copies in lit. closet.

Weeks 21-30 – Spent focusing on The Cold War, Korean War, 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s, Gulf War.