Social Studies
Integrated U.S. History
Building upon the geography, civics and government, and economics concepts of the United States mastered in 4th grade and historical inquiry from earlier grades, the 5th grade expectations begin a more discipline-centered approach concentrating on the early history of the United States. Students begin their study of American history with Indigenous Peoples before the arrival of European explorers and conclude with the adoption of the Bill of Rights in 1791. Although the content expectations are organized by historical era, they build upon students' understanding of the other social studies disciplines from earlier grades and require students to apply these concepts within the context of American history.
QUARTER 1
Beginning to 1620s
- Indigenous people
- European exploration
- African life before the 16th century
- Three World Interact
QUARTER 2
Colonization and Settlement
- Colonization and Settlement
- Life in Colonial America
QUARTER 3
American Revolution
- Causes of the American Revolution
- The American Revolution and its consequences
QUARTER 4
- Creating a new government and constitution
- Identifying and Analyzing Public Issues
- Persuasive communication about a public issue
- Civic Participation
