Social Studies - 5th Grade
Welcome to the 5th grade Social Studies page! Here you will find information to help navigate your social studies year. This year will focus on The United States, United States History and its people.
Revolutionary War
5th Grade has been studying the Revolutionary war, Chapters 11 and 12 of their books. We had fun playing Revolutionary Dodgeball, have had Revolutionary debates and created some great pictures and writing.
Our next unit will be Westward Ho - The Expansion West
Step back in time with Lewis and Clark
and
Explore the Oregon Trail
It will be a wild adventure!
Frequently Asked Questions About 5th Grade Social Studies
What should I bring to class with me daily?
You should always have your social studies notebook, your book(stored in class), a pen or a pencil, a colored pen (other than blue or black) for correcting homework, any homework assignment that is due, and colored pencils/crayons. Please remember that after Friday, September 12, you will not be allowed to return to your classroom or your backpack to get the needed materials. Being without materials on a regular basis will lead to a loss of points towards your grade.
Where do I put my end of section questions?
End of section questions that are done in each lesson of the chapter reading should be all together in your social studies notebook. This is also where notes for the chapter should go. You should keep them all together and refer back to them when studying because this is where a lot of the questions for tests will come directly from.
What is my 1"Binder for?
The 1" binder will be for handouts, worksheets and activities that we do throughout the year starting with the Revolutionary War Unit. The binder should be kept in the classroom on the designated shelf, except if it is taken home to study with before a test. I will give you what to lable the 5 tabs with shortly.
Where do I keep my Social Studies Book?
Your Social Studies book should be kept in the designated 5th grade shelf for books. Please remember to have your name on the front of your book cover as well as inside of the book. You are responsible for your own book. On nights when you take it home to do assignments, you may put it away on the shelf when you come into school as there is not enough room in your desk to store all of your books.
Curriculum
This is a tenative list of the units that we will be working on this year. You will recieve updated information at the beginning of each unit.
Map skills
Geography of the United States
US Politics and Government/Canidates for NH Senate/Kids Voting
Revolutionary War
Expansion West
Civil War
Immigration to the US
WWII
Projects
These are the projects that 5th grade will work on with instructions and information. I will be updatating this section as the year progresses. All information needed to do the project will be given in class. I will put a copy of the information here as well.
Project 1 - US STATE REPORT
Directions for state report
Using your state book, your information gathering booklet, your puzzle book and map, and the encyclopedia, gather information about your state. You will pick one option from each section to complete your menu. Be creative and have fun! Your entire menu will be worth 200 points.
Appetizer (50 points)
A display poster for your topic
or
A brochure for your topic
Main Course (100 points)
A scrapbook that includes pictures and written descriptions of your topic
or
A 5-paragraph report that fully describes all aspects of your topic
Dessert (50) points
Create an interactive game to play with your class about your topic
or
Create and perform a song or a rap about your topic
or
Share a food or cultural aspect of your topic with the class
Menu Item Descriptions
Display Poster
Poster Board Size
Must have a title
Must have a 1”border
Colorful and Attractive
Typed information attached to board
Includes Pictures
No Pencil
Brochure
Tri fold 8.5 x 11 paper
Must have a title
Includes information and pictures
Colorful and attractive
Typed or written in pen
Ex – travel brochure, destination brochure, or tour brochure
MAIN COURSE
Scrapbook
A scrapbook is a memory album that you will create about your topic. It will include short, detailed descriptions of each, pictures and other “memorabilia” that you can create such as old tickets, travel information, pressed flowers, brochures, pictures, etc. You can use actual memorobelia, print items to use creatively or create them from your imagination. Please be creative!
5 - Paragraph Report
The report will give all of the important information about your topic. Paragraph 1 will be an introduction that introduces your topic. Paragraphs 2,3 and 4 will describe different parts of your topic. Paragraph 5 will be a conclusion paragraph that sums up your information. If you choose this item, Ms. Reynolds will have more information available for you.
DESSERT
Game – Create a game to teach the class about your topic,
i.e. a game or soap opera
Song or rap – you can create and perform a song for the class.
You can even make a recording to share!
Food or Cultural Item - Bring in a food or cultural item that is relevant to your topic to share with your class. You must be able to tell why your item relates to your topic in detail.
