Social Studies

In 5th Grade, students learn about the history of the United States including but not limited to:

• colonial times
• revolutionary periods

• establishment of the United States

• issues that led to the Civil War

• regions in the United States

• how people adapt to and modify the environment

• characteristics and benefits of the free enterprise system

• describe economic activities in the United States

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• Pledge of Allegiance

• democratic society

• identify important leaders in the national government

• Bill of Rights

• customs and celebrations of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups

• contributions of famous inventors and scientists

• critical-thinking skills including sequencing, categorizing, and summarizing information and drawing inferences and conclusions

Students, Parents, Teachers, and Everyone CLICK on the patriotic icons to find fun and interesting ways to enhance the Social Studies content for Grade 5. You will find neat games, cool activities, and general information about your country! 

Hand Motions for memorizing the Preamble

 Find more Social Studies links on the Links for Students page

Teachers, Parents, & Students! Look! The complete DVD set of the Liberty's Kids series is now available for pre-orders. This series is an excellent American History resource, and the students love watching and learning from them. ~To be released on October 14, 2008~ I can't wait!

I use Track 9 from the States and Capitals CD by Twin Sisters to help students learn their states and capitals.