Grade 5 Social Studies and U.S. History Part 1 of 4 Full Curriculum
Come and join us for Part 1 (of 4) of Fifth Grade American History, we will explore the who-where-why's of colonial history and explore many of the different people who helped shaped the beginning of the United States.
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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8 pre-recorded lessons
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1-2 hours per week. Each week, learners will be given 2-3 options for homework. This class will utilize a combination of project-based learning, virtual field trips, short articles to read and summarize, short research topics, movies or short youtube videos to watch and review, and books to read.Assessment
Final Grades will be given upon request based on work completed.Grading
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US Grade 4 - 7
Welcome to History! In this fifth grade level course, students will learn about European exploration of North America, the intersection and conflict among Native, European, and African cultures, and the colonization of North America. In addition, in this class, students will study the American Revolution and investigate the foundational documents of the United States, including the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights. Using an array of source materials, students will explore, analyze and critique individual rights and responsibilities in the United States. They will learn about the important historical events and diverse actors of the American Colonies, Revolution, and the New Nation. Students will study how culture shapes laws, how laws ensure rights and responsibilities for the people who live within a society will we and discuss how these ideas manifest today. We will learn about many different people and perspectives of the early years of the United States. This class will be taught through recorded lectures and may also include supplemental videos (Youtube), readings, worksheets, and activities (recipes, movies, dioramas, experiments, etc.). Please see the syllabus below for a layout of the lessons included in this course. This class is presented in an asynchronous format. If you are taking this class through the Class Subscriptions, there will be no communication between learner and myself. If you are taking this class through the Self-Paced format, you will have 1 year to complete the lessons. If you choose to submit homework or communicate (questions on the classroom page), I will respond within 24 hours (excluding Sundays). This is Part 1 of a full year curriculum. It is not required to take Parts 2-4. Parts 1-2 and 3-4 are also offered as a 20 week class if you would prefer a longer class. Please message me if you have any questions. Offered as four 8-10 week courses Grade 5 Social Studies and U.S. History Part 1 of 4 Full Curriculum (8 weeks) https://outschool.com/classes/grade-5-social-studies-and-us-history-part-1-of-4-full-curriculum-flex-JfYhxhvF Grade 5 Social Studies and U.S. History Part 2 of 4 Full Curriculum (10 weeks) https://outschool.com/classes/grade-5-social-studies-and-us-history-part-2-of-4-full-curriculum-flex-Z3Xm9bDG Grade 5 Social Studies and U.S. History Part 3 of 4 Full Curriculum (10 weeks) https://outschool.com/classes/grade-5-social-studies-and-us-history-part-3-of-4-full-curriculum-flex-u5mmPyl6 Grade 5 Social Studies and U.S. History Part 4 of 4 Full Curriculum (10 weeks) https://outschool.com/classes/grade-5-social-studies-and-us-history-part-4-of-4-full-curriculum-flex-0YIYacCT
Learning Goals
Our goals for this class are to:
Write about what we learn through a traditional essay format.
Use primary sources and different types of media (such as film and art) to learn about historical events.
Learn about historical events through the context of geography and how it affected different events.
Research, organize, and present their research on various topics, events, and figures.
Discuss topics while focusing on using specific details, facts, and reasons to support their opinions.
Use technology to research both past and current events and topics.
Deepen their understanding of government and civic responsibility.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
North American early history
We will learn several of the different theories as to how the first inhabitants of North America arrived and examine many of the different Native American cultures across the continent Part 1 Lesson 2:
North American early history
We will examine many of the different Native American cultures across the continent Part 2 Lesson 3:
European Expansion
From the Scandinavians to the Europeans, we will examine the reasons for exploration and expansion, and the impact Columbus and others had on the Taíno Lesson 4:
English colonization
Reasons for expansion and trade; What really happened at Roanoke?; Jamestown - Who were these settlers, what was their relationship with the Powhatan Confederacy, the impact of Pocahontas Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will cover early U.S. History, which includes topics of war, slavery, and discrimination. All topics will be at an age appropriate level.
This class will utilize Youtube videos for sharing of lecture videos, as well as supplemental lessons. All Youtube videos are embedded into the Outschool platform. This class may also utilize Kahoot. Learners will be given a direct link and game pin to play.
Sources
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to:
Smithsonian
Britannica
National Geographic
PBS
Library of Congress
The American Yawp https://www.americanyawp.com/
An Indigenous People's History of the United States - Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
The Birth of America - William R. Polk
The American Revolution in Indian Country - Colin G. Calloway
A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present - Howard Zinn
Sword of Empire: The Spanish Conquest of the Americas from Columbus to Cortés, 1492-1529 - Donald Chipman
The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 - Herbert Bolton
Before the Revolution: America's Ancient Pasts - Daniel Richter
National Women's History Museum https://www.womenshistory.org/education-
Indian Country Today resources/biographies/pocahontashttps://indiancountrytoday.com/archive/true-story-pocahontas-historical-myths-versus-sad-reality
American Indian https://www.americanindianmagazine.org/story/pocahontas-first-marriage-powhatan-side-story
The Devil in the Shape of a Woman: Witchcraft in Colonial New England - Carol Karlsen
The Devil in Massachusetts - Marion Starkey
OpenSocialStudieshttp://www.opensocialstudies.org/K-6.html
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Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.
I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism.
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