This year in Social Studies students will be learning about United States Regions. We will learn about the geography of the United States, Americans and their history, government of the United States, the nations economy, regions of the country, state locations and their capitals. Students can click on the buttons below to go to the login pages for online text and activities.
Grade 5 Social Studies
Chapter 1: The First Americans
Lesson 1: Ancient American Civilizations
Human History - Who were the first people in America?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx4df-jwjfM
How did the History of the Americas Start?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxdRXmppX6k&t=13s
Lesson 2: American Indian Culture
Native Peoples of the Northwest | Learn about the daily life and culture of Native Peoples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czAbXF50Tl8
Native Peoples of the Plains | Learn about the daily life and culture of Native Peoples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7StpIJ2Zy0
Native Peoples of the Woodlands | Learn about the history and culture of Native Peoples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFoW80m9Jkw
Native Peoples of the Southwest | Learn the history and culture of Native Peoples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP3ZJrh5tTQ&t=127s
Lesson 3: American Indian Government and Economy
Maize: The Engine of American Civilization
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYHEwTQHt24
Chapter 2: Age of Exploration
Lesson 1: Early Explorers and Advances in Technology
The Age Of Exploration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGeXtUZQScc
Lesson 2: Explorers for Spain
European Explorers - Educational Social Studies Video for Elementary Students and Kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8hDKU_bAec
Lesson 3: The Colombian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange: Crash Course World History #23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQPA5oNpfM4
Chapter 3: Settling the Colonies in the North
Lesson 1: Spanish Colonies in the Americas
Spanish Colonization Of America | Animated Map
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-l5z2LieAw
Lesson 2: English Colonies in Virginia
Lesson 3: Pilgrims and Puritans in New England
Puritans & Pilgrims in New England | US History to 1865 | Study Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clQFlBDRbxY
Lesson 4: The French and the Dutch in North America
French and Dutch Colonies | US History to 1865 | Study Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVaS0FaDqZw
Chapter 4: The American Revolution
Lesson 1: New England, Middle and Southern Colonies
America Series Episode 14 : The Thirteen Colonies: Origins, Development, and Significance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHgafozWpL4
New England Colonies - Kid Friendly Educational Social Studies Video for Elementary Students
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0NYS-UaZXY
Middle Colonies - Kid Friendly Educational Social Studies Video for Elementary Students
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOvSkXUs8Y8
Southern Colonies - Kid Friendly Educational Social Studies Video for Elementary Students
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FED54y9ICmY
Lesson 2: Daily Life in the Colonies
America Series Episode 15: Daily Life in Colonial America: A Journey Back in Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POeMbHW5ayY
Lesson 3: Slavery in the Colonies
America Series Episode 16: The Growth of Slavery in the American Colonies: A Deep Dive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KyWDKURGhg
Slavery - Crash Course US History #13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajn9g5Gsv98&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwmepBjTSG593eG7ObzO7s&index=14
Lesson 4: Cooperation and Conflict
America Series Episode 17: Mercantilism & Colonial Economy: The Untold Story!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZHSqlLGpY0
Lesson 5: The French and Indian War
The French & Indian War - Educational Social Studies History Video for Elementary Students & Kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Su_GPNrk5k
Chapter 5: A New Nation
Lesson 1: Tension with Britain
Taxes & Smuggling - Prelude to Revolution: Crash Course US History #6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eytc9ZaNWyc&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwmepBjTSG593eG7ObzO7s&index=7
Tea, Taxes, and The American Revolution: Crash Course World History #28
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlUiSBXQHCw
Lesson 2: The Road to War
The Boston Massacre | Road to the Revolution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlmyzIrCKdI
Lesson 3: Declaring Independence
The Declaration of Independence | Road to the Revolution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2GIoBO-uys
Lesson 4: On the Battle Field and at Home
Lesson 5: Winning Independence
Who Won the American Revolution?: Crash Course US History #7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EiSymRrKI4
Chapter 6: Life in the Young Republic
Lesson 1: Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6bu4Ut3rFA
Lesson 2: Creating the Constitution
The Constitution, the Articles, and Federalism: Crash Course US History #8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO7FQsCcbD8&t=264s
Lesson 3: The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights for Kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dSyMG8OJcY
Lesson 4: Key Concepts of the Constitution
Principles of the United States Constitution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efi0r5ShSkE
4th Grade Social Studies
Chapter 1: Geography and the United States
Lesson 1: Land and Regions in the United States
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsqKTJtK_vw&t=307s
Lesson 2: Weather and Climate
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbAWny7FV3
Lesson 3: Regions and Resources
Resources: Welcome to the Neighborhood - Crash Course Kids #2.1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbAWny7FV3w
Renewable and Non-renewable Resources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axCR3uIn3Vs
Lesson 4: People and the Land
Chapter 2: Americans and Their History
Lesson 1: America and Europe
Lesson 2: A New Nation
Lewis and Clark for Kids | Learn about the Louis and Clark expedition and the Louisiana Purchase
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91IbDuiJNdM
Lesson 3: Growth and Civil War
The American Civil War explained in 3 minutes - mini history
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3ryzrowNKc
Lesson 4: The United States Becomes a World Power
Chapter 3: Government in the United States
Lesson 1: Principles of Our Government
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2bxkt3Nbpk&t=63s
Lesson 2: How Our Government Works
What Is the Legislative Branch of the U.S. Government?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hltv8-nzcUc
What Is the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9giPmCWnepU
What Is the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWR2p9j9hWo
Lesson 3: Our Rights and Responsibilities
Responsibilities and Duties of Citizens - U.S. Government for Kids!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsMppBcHfoo
Chapter 4: Our Nations Economy
Lesson 1: What Is the Economy?
What is Economics? An Intro to Economics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVTNmSmUo14
Goods and Services for Kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd4kD9TicbA
Exports and Imports in GDP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODIRqjclvQU
Lesson 2: Trade and Markets
Introduction to Supply and Demand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=720uyg0Dd_M
Lesson 3: People and the Economy
Economics for Kids: Needs and Wants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpNyTKgi1Io
Lesson 4: A Global Economy
Video: Trade and the Global Economy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWvsUQR7CDA
Chapter 5: The Northeast
Lesson 1: The Land of the Northeast
Operation Exploration: The Northeast Part 1 - U.S. Geography for Kids!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZay7l6nmJI
Operation Exploration: The Northeast Part 2 - U.S. Geography for Kids!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXVmDpQ-ALg
Operation Exploration: The Northeast Part 3 - U.S. Geography for Kids!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbi50QYpw5c
Lesson 2: Resources in the Northeast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeaOJ1ECRCc
Lesson 3: Birthplace of the Nation
Lesson 4: Growth and Change in the Northeast
Lesson 5: The Northeast Today
Chapter 6: The Southeast
Lesson 1: Land and Water of the Southeast
Operation Exploration: The South Part 1 - US Geography for Kids!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwDVmPA5Ncc&t=55s
Operation Exploration: The South Part 2 - US Geography for Kids!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLUKWnB-zOU
Operation Exploration: The South Part 3 - U.S. Geography for Kids!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG9tGvZR2xM
Lesson 2: Climate of the Southeast
Lesson 3: A Land of Many Resources
Lesson 4: Settling the Southeast
Lesson 5: Southern Life
Chapter 7: The Midwest
Lesson 1: In the Heart of the Nation
Operation Exploration: The Midwest Part 1 - US Geography for Kids!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lKzJUfs3C4
Operation Exploration: The Midwest Part 2 - U.S. Geography for Kids!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLSGo18xXyo
Operation Exploration: The Midwest Part 3 - U.S. Geo for Kids!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8iOhX_NvX8
Lesson 2: Resources and Farming
Lesson 3: Settling in the Midwest
Lesson 4: The Midwest on the Move
Chapter 8: The Southwest
Lesson 1: Southwestern Land and Water
Lesson 2: Climate of the Southwest
5 Regions of the U.S. - Southwest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dPiHO5MT8Q
Lesson 3: The Southwest's Past
Native Peoples of the Southwest | Learn the history and culture of Native Peoples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP3ZJrh5tTQ
Lesson 4: Growth of the Southwest
Lesson 5: Life in a Dry Land
Chapter 9: West
Lesson 1: A Varied Land
Operation Exploration: The West Part 1 - US Geography for Kids!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IabsruHSF5k
Operation Exploration: The West Part 2 - U.S. Geo for Kids!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwtrrrLC9cQ
Operation Exploration: The West Part 3 - US Geography for Kids!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN3Oq4hG2dg
Lesson 2: Climate of the West
Lesson 3: Western Resources
Lesson 4: Growth of the West
Lesson 5: The West Today
Videos:
Branches of Government
Click on the link to watch the video.
What Is the Legislative Branch of the U.S. Government?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hltv8-nzcUc
What Is the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9giPmCWnepU
What Is the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government?