AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUBJECT/COURSE: Social Studies
IPG: Fourth Nine Weeks
GRADE LEVEL: 5
MAJOR CONCEPT # 1: Change
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Economic, political, and social developments lead to change in a society.
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How can individuals work to promote change?
How do economic, political, and social changes that took place in the United States during
the twentieth century shape our lives today?
MAJOR CONCEPT # 2: Conflict
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Conflict affects the global community.
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How can large-scale conflict spread to different parts of the world?
Why do nations form military alliances with other nations in times of conflict?
How can members of military alliances help each other in times of conflict?
How are global conflicts resolved?
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