| Social Studies
In Social Studies, the goal is for all students to develop a deep, rich network of understandings related to the world around them. The objectives and competencies included in this curriculum deal with history, geography, economics, and civics from a diverse, global perspective. Students engage in projects that require them to apply Social Studies skills in real-world contexts.
Grade 5
The grade five course focuses on the development of the nation from its early beginnings to late 19th century. Historical content includes the Colonial and Revolutionary periods, Civil War, western expansion, and the Industrial Revolution. Students learn about the foundations of representative government, as well as the important ideas in the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution. Fifth graders will continue to learn core concepts in civics, economics, and geography. Geography studies focus on the United States, as well as Earth's attributes and ecosystems. Students should study U.S. economy while learning about economic interdependence, supply and demand, and gross domestic product. Instruction should also allow for a continued development of cultural perspective through exposure to diversity and strengthening of historical analysis skills.
Civics and Government
The Civics and Government unit combines United States democratic principles, structure and historical documents with governmental systems found throughout the world.
Cultural Perspective
The Cultural Perspective unit includes communities, diversity, fine arts, humanities, folklore, holidays, media, and religious and social issues.
Early Common Era (300 - 1450)
The Early Common Era World History unit includes the social, cultural, and political aspects of societies, civilizations, and empires that existed from 300 to 1450 CE.
Economics
The Economics unit includes core concepts, such as supply and demand, goods and services, income, and employment, as well as United States and world economies.
Era of Revolutions (1750 - 1914)
The Era of Revolutions World History unit includes the revolutions and wars occurring in civilizations and empires from 1750 to 1914 as well as global trends and ideologies prevalent during this time.
First Global Era (1450 - 1750)
The First Global Era World History unit includes the social, cultural, and political aspects of societies, civilizations, and empires that existed from 1450 to 1750 CE as well as global trends during this time.
Geography
The Geography unit includes United States and world geography, map and globe skills, Earth characteristics, and geographic tools and concepts.
Historical Perspective
The Historical Perspective unit includes data interpretation, awareness and analysis skills, and the concepts of time, change, and continuity.
Technological Developments
The Technological Developments unit includes historical achievements in the areas of communication, math, science, transportation, and technological inventions.
United States History
The United States History unit includes events and issues pertaining to the founding, development, and expansion of our nation from its inception to present day.
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