5th graders will learn about the history of the United States and our government. Several times throughout the year students will have an opportunity to engage in inquiry-based learning. Through reading and research, they will work collaboratively and independently to answer a BIG question as well as smaller focused questions in each unit.
Our topics include:
Civics: How have conflicts shaped our nation?
Economics: How does the economy affect behavior?
Geography: How does a place affect the movement of people or goods?
History: How did our country evolve during its first 100 years?