Year At A Glance Social Studies
Grade: 5th – American History
Process Standards
Assessments
5.24.A differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as computer software; interviews;
biographies; oral, print, and visual material; documents; and artifacts to acquire information about the United States
5.24.B analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause‐and‐effect relationships, comparing, contrasting,
finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions
5.24.C organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines,
and maps
5.24.D identify different points of view about an issue, topic, or current event
5.24.E identify the historical context of an event
Ongoing
5.25.A use social studies terminology correctly
TEKS 5.25.B incorporate main and supporting ideas in verbal and written communication
5.25.C express ideas orally based on research and experiences
5.25.D create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies
5.25.E use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation
5.26.A use a problem‐solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider
advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution
5.26.B use a decision‐making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options,
predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision
Concepts
TEKS
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Reading/vocabulary
quizzes
Unit tests
Formative assessments
should be done via short
writings/class discussions
Writing assignment
Common Assessments
Geography of the United States
 Maps: political, physical, inferences from info on maps
 Types of geography: Physical (landforms, resources, climate) and Human (settlement
patterns, modification of environment, political boundaries)
 Geography of United States of America
 History: importance of, human history/physical geography, studying documents, etc.
Exploration
1st Nine
 Reasons: raw materials, new markets for goods, religion, territorial acquisition, wealth
Weeks
 Columbian Exchange, interaction with land and people
 Countries: England, Spain, France
Colonization
 Geography: influence of geography, location, characteristics of land/colonies
 Colonists: reasons for migration, challenges of establishment
 Colonies: characteristics, influence of religion, founding governments
 Issues: demands from England, trade/mercantilism, economics, labor
1A, B
6A
7A, B, C, D
8A, B, C
10A, B
11A
13B
14A, B
17A, B, C, D
22A, B, C
Writing:
Topic: How did geography
influence the development of
colonies in the United States?
Unrest in the Colonies
 Identity of colonists: reasons for migrating to America, desire for self-government,
2 Nine
freedom of religion, economic opportunities, etc.
Weeks
 Reasons for rebellion/increasing interference by England: French and Indian War debt,
2A, B, C
3A, B
15A, B, C
16A, B, C
Writing:
Topic: How did the Constitution
make the new United States
government more stable?
nd
Exams:
 Unit exams
 Quizzes, etc.
Proclamation of 1763, taxation acts/policies, colonial grievances, etc.
 Declaration of Independence origins, writing of…
 Major events, organization of groups, for boycotts, civil disobedience, etc.
American Revolution
 Issues causing revolution, impact of Declaration of Independence, motivation of colonists
 Major events, key people/roles, art/literature illustrates issues of the times
 Military: events, people, contributions, strategy
 Treaty of Paris 1783
U.S. Constitution
 Problems/issues new republic was having due to weakness of Articles of Confederation
 Needs: Central government, protect rights of people, equal representation, military
 Important people: J. Madison, G. Mason, C. Pinckney, R. Sherman
 Constitution: structure, balance of power, rights of the people, responsibilities of govt.
18A, B
19A, B, C
20A, B
21A, B
22A, B, C
Exams:
 Unit exams
 Quizzes, etc.
Manifest Destiny aka Westward Expansion
 Louisiana Purchase: purpose, Lewis and Clark, desire for opportunity (pioneer spirit)
 Implications for American Indians, immigrants
 Moving toward conflict: War of 1812
Growth of Industry and Agriculture
 Role of War of 1812 in push for economic independence, echoes “independent spirit” of
Americans
rd
3 Nine
 Technology/innovation: transportation, industry, communication
Weeks
 Industrialization in North, growth of slavery in the South
 Differences in economic structure of North and South
Westward Expansion continues…
 Railroads, territorial acquisition, expansion of U.S.
 Spirit of individualism, independence, new opportunities
 Spread of slavery
 Cultural differences: urban vs. rural
2C
4A, B, C, D, F, G
5C
9A, B
12A, B
13D, E
22A, B, C
23A, B, C
Writing:
Topic: How did supply and
demand influence the growth of
industry and/or commercial
agriculture in the United States?
Sectionalism
 Reasons for sectional differences: slavery vs. industry, geography
 Cultural differences between North and South
 Issues of conflict: sectionalism, state’s rights, and slavery
Civil War
 Causes and effects; North victorious, Union preserved
4th Nine
 Reconstruction: amendments and pol., social, econ. impact on aspects of life in the South
Weeks Modern America
 Industry and Urbanization: economic and social impacts
 Great Depression: government role, life in the United States, legacy
 World War II: economic boom, technology, significant individuals, women’s roles
 Civil Rights: origins, significant people, groups, equality promotes progress
 21st Century: military actions, election of 2008, technology, issue of contemporary
American society
4E
5A, B, C
9A, B
11B, C
13A, B, C, D, E
18A, B
22A, B, C
23A, B, C, D
Exams:
 Unit exams
 Quizzes, etc.
Writing:
Topic: Explain some of the ways
technology has changed life in
America. Give one positive and
one negative example of
technology or innovation.
Exams:
 Unit exams
 Quizzes, etc.