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The fifth grade program stresses geographic, economic and social/cultural understandings related to the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
We will begin the year studying United States Government. After government, we will study the regions of the United States. During this time, the children will be working on state reports. We will end the year studying Canada and Latin America.
In November, the students will take the Fifth Grade DBQ (Document Based Question) Exam. We will begin preparing the students for this exam in September. Information will be coming home with your child.
The following strands will be applied to the study of the United States, Canada, and Latin America:
CHANGE/HISTORY
Historical Sites
Famous People
ECONOMICS
Use of Natural Resources
Wants/Needs
Services/Industries
Manufactured/Agricultural Products
Money System
Standard of Living
Imports/Exports
CULTURE
Holidays
Food
Language
Religious Beliefs
Education
Music
Art
Entertainment
GEOGRAPHY
Physical Features - (land and water)
Use of Land
Location
Regions
Climate
Transportation
Political Boundaries
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Communication
Research & Development
INTERDEPENDENCE
Trade (imports & exports)
Services
POLITICS & GOVERNMENT
Leader & Residence
Historical/Political Holidays
Symbols of Government
Civic Rights and Duties
Mrs. DeGennaro | Mrs. Morrow | Mrs. Potter | Mrs. Renzi | Mr. Kilgallon
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