U.S. History Grade 5, 6 & 7 Social Studies Part 1

Get ready to embark on an exciting journey through time as we explore the stories, struggles, and triumphs that shaped early America. This year, we will uncover the daring adventures of European explorers as they set sail for North America and examine the complex interactions - both cooperative and conflicting - between Native Americans, Europeans, and Africans.

As we move forward in time, we’ll dive into the birth of the American colonies, the growing tensions that led to the Revolutionary War, and the fight for independence. Together, we’ll analyze the powerful words of the Declaration of Independence, the principles of the U.S. Constitution, and the rights protected by the Bill of Rights. We’ll ask big questions: What does freedom mean? How do laws shape a society? How do the choices of the past still affect us today?

Through stories of real people - leaders, rebels, everyday citizens, and those often left out of traditional history books - we’ll explore the diverse perspectives that shaped the early United States. We’ll use maps, letters, speeches, and other historical sources to investigate, debate, and think like historians.

Most importantly, we’ll connect these historical ideas to the world we live in today. How do individual rights and responsibilities affect our lives? What lessons can we learn from history to build a better future?

History is more than just dates and facts - it’s a story waiting to be told. Let’s discover it together!
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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 listed below to see a layout of the lessons included in this course. 

This class is presented in an asynchronous format, which means there are no live class meetings.  You will have 1 year from your class start date to complete the lessons. Communication with me (your teacher) will be for the duration of this course (20 weeks)

If you choose to submit homework or communicate (through on the classroom page), I will respond within 24 hours (with Sundays off). 


This is Part 1 of a full year curriculum. It is not required to take both Part 1 and 2 or to take Part 1 first. Please message me if you have any questions. 



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The following sections can be taken in any order or as individual stand alone classes: 

Offered as 2 full semester courses - 

Grade 5 Social Studies and U.S. History Part 1 Full Curriculum (18 weeks)
https://outschool.com/classes/grade-5-social-studies-and-us-history-part-1-full-curriculum-flex-GHOPrxy7


Grade 5 Social Studies and U.S. History Part 2 Full Curriculum (20 weeks) 
https://outschool.com/classes/grade-5-social-studies-and-us-history-part-2-full-curriculum-flex-YBpUZLak


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