| 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 Historical content includes the Colonial and Revolutionary periods, Civil War, western expansion, and the Industrial Revolution.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.
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