Social Studies

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 North and South America:

CHANGE/HISTORY
Historical Sites
Famous People

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Communication
Research & Development

INTERDEPENDENCE
Trade (imports & exports)
Services

CULTURE
Holidays
Food
Language
Religious Beliefs
Education
Music
Art
Entertainment

ECONOMICS
Use of Natural Resources
Wants/Needs
Services/Industries
Manufactured/Agricultural Products
Money System
Standard of Living
Imports/Exports

GEOGRAPHY
Physical Features - (land and water)
Use of Land
Location
Regions
Climate
Transportation
Political Boundaries

POLITICS & GOVERNMENT
Leader & Residence
Historical/Political Holidays
Symbols of Government
Civic Rights and Duties

Language Arts	Math	Social Studies
Science	Field Trips	Schedule
Library	Computer Lab	Lunch

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