UNIT TITLE: American Indians
GRADE: 5th
SUBJECT: Social Studies/ Literacy
DURATION:2
weeks
Anchor Standards (ELA) or Mathematical Practices
Common Core Standards or Essential Standards
RL1
RI2, RL1 – Main idea and details
RI2
RI.6 – Compare and Contrast
SS – 5.C.1.3, 5.C.1.4
5C.1.13 – Influences of the development of regions
5C. 1.4 – Understand how cultural narratives reflect
ethnic groups
Learning Target(s): What will students know & be able to do as a result of
Teacher References: Reference teacher resource units
this lesson?
(Investigations, Being a Writer, etc) if applicable.
SW compare and contrast origin stories of American
Indians.
SW write 3 supporting details for the main idea of a
section after reading Buffalo Hunt.
SW write the main idea and details of In Two Worlds.
SW trace migration routes of the first Americans and
identify 3 ways in which the first Americans adapted to 4
different environments.
SW create origin stories.
Imagine It
Social Studies Alive Chapter 2
Relevance/Rationale: Why are the outcomes of this lesson important in the
real world? Why are these outcomes essential for future learning?
Students need to understand that early Americans
migrated into the United States. When these people came,
they had to adapt to the environment around them.
Adapting is always occurring and students should
understand that certain environments caused differences
in early Americans. Students will understand and be able
to determine which theory of early migration they believe.
SW be able to recognize that even professional scientist
believe certain things based on evidence. This will help
them understand that evidence helps prove a point.
Formative Assessment Criteria for Success: How will you
and your students know if they have successfully met the outcomes? What
specific criteria will be met in a successful product/process? What does
success on this lesson’s outcome look like?
*Venn diagram to compare and contrast American
Indian myths and legends.
*Complete an organizer with main idea and details,
then write a brief summary.
*Chapter Assessment – Test
*Rubric – Origin stories
*Project: 4 different environments with at least 3
ways in which the first Americans had to adapt
Multiple Sources: What sources will you use to teach? Do you offer an array of fiction and non-fiction? Is the text complexity appropriate? Does your lesson
provide opportunities for students to engage in technology?
Print Resources
Fiction or Non-fiction
Buffalo Hunt (Imagine It)
NF
In Two Worlds (Imagine it)
NF - Expository
The Thunderbird
Fiction - Legend
Tawa and the Spider Woman
Fiction - Legend
Level of Complexity
Technology Resources
Non-print Resources
Other Materials Needed
Discovery Ed – Inuit Eskimos Way of
Life
Social Studies Alive pics – Chapter 2
Venn Diagram
TeachTci Powerpoint
Main Idea and details organizer
Reading Challenges PP
Lesson Outline
Teacher Activities/ Questions
Key Vocabulary
Writing Connection
Student Activities
What do I use when students are
struggling with the work in this unit?
I have students who clearly understand,
what other learning opportunities can I
provide?
What accommodations will I provide my students who have additional needs
reaching success on the learning targets?
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