AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUBJECT/COURSE: Social Studies
IPG: Third Nine Weeks
GRADE LEVEL: 5
MAJOR CONCEPT # 1: Conflict
Overarching
Idea
Individual actions and events lead to conflict.
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Overarching
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The development of new markets leads to economic growth.
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How can the issues of power and control lead to conflict?
How can individual rights and influential leaders’ views of common good create conflict?
How do people select which side of a conflict to support?
Why are people willing to engage in conflict to protect their rights?
How does conflict Impact the economy as a nation?
How can economic, political and social differences lead to conflict?
MAJOR CONCEPT # 2: Markets
How does the development of new markets lead to economic growth?
How does the development of new markets make life easier for people?
What role does government play in the development of new markets?
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AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUBJECT/COURSE: Social Studies
IPG: Third Nine Weeks
GRADE LEVEL: 5
MAJOR CONCEPT # 3: Equality
Overarching
Idea
Equality may be achieved through the protection of our civil rights.
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Guiding
Questions
Is equality extended to all citizens in the United States?
What laws have been passed to extend equal rights to all citizens?
MAJOR CONCEPT #4: Location and Space
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Guiding
Questions
Factors of location and space influence where and how people live.
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How do people adapt to their physical environment?
How do people use maps to find locations?
What geographic factors influence where people settle?
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