Grade 5 |
COURSE TITLE: AMERICAN HISTORY
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UNIT 2
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Unit 2: The Technological Advancements of the U.S. (1780-1865)
(Suggested amount of time to spend on unit: mid-October - end-December)
FOCUS QUESTIONS
FQ1: How did technological changes between 1780-1865 impact American culture? (EQ5)
For example:
S2; PS1 Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of major events and trends of United States history.
S3; PS8 Explain the significance of the achievements of selected individual scientists and inventors from around the world and from various periods.
NOTES TO TEACHER:
Slavery will be a continual theme throughout many units of the 4th and 5th grade curriculum. Emphasize industrial North and agrarian South.
RESOURCES:
Provided resources:
America Will Be - Chapter 17, Lesson 1various pages-check index
America Will Be - Various pages-check index
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES:
Hold Technology Fair highlighting 18th and 19th century technology.
Create a Timeline of technological advancements.
Illustrate through a graphic organizer (web) the far-reaching impact of inventions.
ASSESSMENTS:
Essential questions
Focus questions
Performance tasks
Tests/quizzes
Teacher observations
Content: Social Studies |
Grade Level: 5 |
Date of BOE Adoption: July 17. 2002 |