Social Studies
Social Studies
North American Geography, History, and Peoples
North American Geography, History, and Peoples
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Social Studies Overview K-5
The primary purpose of a History and Social Science education is to prepare students to have the knowledge and skills to become thoughtful and active participants in a democratic society and a complex world. The Social Sciences include history, geography, civics, economics, and sociology. In addition, students learn how to use and evaluate primary and secondary sources, distinguish between fact and opinion, and conduct research. The future of democracy depends on our students’ development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions that will enable them to embrace democracy’s potential, while recognizing its challenges and inherent dilemmas. Social Studies Overview K-5
Unit 1
Unit 1
The Northeast Region of the United States
The Northeast Region of the United States
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
- Identify the states and capitals, climate, physical features, and natural resources on a map of the Northeast
- Learn about the native tribes of the region
- Identify the important monuments and people from history in the Northeast
Essential Questions
Essential Questions
- How does where you live affect how you live?
- How are the different regions of the US similar and different from each other?
Instructional Snapshot
Instructional Snapshot
- Create and label a map with the states and capitals of the region, including physical features
- Read about the agriculture and seafood industry of the region
- Research the native people live in the regions
- Explore Washington DC and the important national monuments and buildings
Unit 2
Unit 2
The Southeast Region of the United States
The Southeast Region of the United States
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
- Identify the states and capitals, climate, physical features, and natural resources on a map of the Southeast
- Read about the agriculture and coal mining industry of the region
- Learn about the native tribes of the region
- Identify the important monuments and people from history in the Southeast
Essential Questions
Essential Questions
- How does where you live affect how you live?
- How are the different regions of the US similar and different from each other?
Instructional Snapshot
Instructional Snapshot
- Create and label a map with the states and capitals of the region, including physical features
- Read about the agriculture and the mining industry of the region
- Research the native people live in the regions
- Read about important Civil Rights events and how the Southeast played an important role
Unit 3
Unit 3
The Midwest Region of the United States
The Midwest Region of the United States
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
- Identify the states and capitals, climate, physical features, and natural resources on a map of the Midwest
- Learn about the native tribes of the region
- Identify the important monuments and people from history in the Midwest
Essential Questions
Essential Questions
- How does where you live affect how you live?
- How are the different regions of the US similar and different from each other?
Instructional Snapshot
Instructional Snapshot
- Create and label a map with the states and capitals of the region, including physical features
- Read about the agriculture and farming industry of the region
- Research the native people live in the regions
- Study how glaciers were instrumental in creating the diverse landforms of the Midwest
- Research how products go from farm to market
Unit 4
Unit 4
The Southwest Region of the United States
The Southwest Region of the United States
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
- Identify the states and capitals, climate, physical features, and natural resources on a map of the Southwest
- Learn about the native tribes of the region
- Identify the important monuments and people from history in the Southwest
Essential Questions
Essential Questions
- How does where you live affect how you live?
- How are the different regions of the US similar and different from each other?
Instructional Snapshot
Instructional Snapshot
- Create and label a map with the states and capitals of the region, including physical features
- Read about the agriculture and the oil industry of the region
- Research the native people live in the regions
- Study how and why dams are build
- Research the different pros and cons of building a dam, and compare and contrast the different perspectives of those for and against their construction
Unit 5
Unit 5
The West Region of the United States
The West Region of the United States
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
- Identify the states and capitals, climate, physical features, and natural resources on a map of the West
- Learn about the native tribes of the region
- Identify the important monuments and people from history in the West
Essential Questions
Essential Questions
- How does where you live affect how you live?
- How are the different regions of the US similar and different from each other?
Instructional Snapshot
Instructional Snapshot
- Create and label a map with the states and capitals of the region, including physical features
- Read about the agriculture, the ranching industry, and the tourism of the region
- Research the native people live in the regions
- Explore why so many people vacation in the west
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