1.) Locate physical features that impacted the exploration and settlement of the Americas
Examples: ocean currents, prevailing winds, large forests, major rivers, significant mountain ranges
• Locating states, capitals, and important geographic features east of the Mississippi River
• Identifying major ports in the United States
Examples: Mobile, Boston, New York, New Orleans, Savannah
Technology sites:
http://www.funbrain.com/where/index.html - Interactive MAPS
• Locating states, capitals, and important geographic features east of the Mississippi River
• Identifying major ports in the United States
Examples: Mobile, Boston, New York, New Orleans, Savannah
Technology sites:
http://www.funbrain.com/where/index.html - Interactive MAPS
2.) Identify causes and effects of prehistoric migration and settlement in North America.
Click on the video link on the DESK TOP to watch a short clip
Hippo Campus Click on the Pre-Columbian video link to watch a short video on migration
Prehistoric MigrationListen to an article on prehistoric migration
Map of Prehistoric Migration Article on the settlement of North America. Click on map to enlarge it.
Native American video Video on Native Americans
Hippo Campus Click on the Pre-Columbian video link to watch a short video on migration
Prehistoric MigrationListen to an article on prehistoric migration
Map of Prehistoric Migration Article on the settlement of North America. Click on map to enlarge it.
Native American video Video on Native Americans
3.) Compare major Native American cultures in respect to geographic region, natural resources, government, economy, and religion.
First Americans Powerpoint - Land Bridge Theory and Migration
Research your tribe from your topic below! Make sure you answer your topic questions.
USE Britanica Online to search your tribe or time period
http://www.native-languages.org/kids.htm
http://www.kidinfo.com/american_history/native_americans.html
Go to the above links to research about your Native American Tribe. Scroll down to see information and links to research your topic. Make sure you answer your topic questions from your guide.
[[http://www.planetozkids.com/oban/legends.htm |Folktales]] - Understand the Folk tale Genre! What is the author's purpose of writing a folk tale?choose a folktale to read-note which tribe it came from...do a search on the time and place of that tribe after you read the story. Answer the following question: What does this folk tale tell you about the Native American culture?
native_american_pp.pptResearch the tribes of the 1500s using the powerpoint. What does your research tell you about the Native American culture? How does it different from our Culture? (Compare and Contrast)
Research your tribe from your topic below! Make sure you answer your topic questions.
USE Britanica Online to search your tribe or time period
http://www.native-languages.org/kids.htm
http://www.kidinfo.com/american_history/native_americans.html
Go to the above links to research about your Native American Tribe. Scroll down to see information and links to research your topic. Make sure you answer your topic questions from your guide.
[[http://www.planetozkids.com/oban/legends.htm |Folktales]] - Understand the Folk tale Genre! What is the author's purpose of writing a folk tale?choose a folktale to read-note which tribe it came from...do a search on the time and place of that tribe after you read the story. Answer the following question: What does this folk tale tell you about the Native American culture?
native_american_pp.pptResearch the tribes of the 1500s using the powerpoint. What does your research tell you about the Native American culture? How does it different from our Culture? (Compare and Contrast)
4.) Explain effects of European exploration during the Age of Discovery upon European society and Native Americans, including the economic and cultural impact.
Resources from your TEACHER!
native_american_pp.ppt
desoto_brochure.pub
Technology Sites:
Native American Facts for KidsFun facts about Native American tribes
Native American ArticleListen to an article about Native Americans
native_american_pp.ppt
desoto_brochure.pub
Technology Sites:
Native American Facts for KidsFun facts about Native American tribes
Native American ArticleListen to an article about Native Americans
5.) Describe the early colonization of North America and reasons for settlement in the Northern, Middle, and Southern colonies.
SETTLEMENT in AMERICA - from the EXPLORERS TO THE COLONISTS:
http://school.eb.com/elementary/article?articleId=352742#219594.toc Use your headphones to listen to this article. Click on your settlement for more exclusive details about what went on with your settlers!
The 13 Colonies:
http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/13_colonies_map/ Go to the link and drag and drop the colony names to the correct places.
http://www.mapletreelearning.com/stamphistory/first13colonies.html A MAZE of FUN LEARNING!!!
STUDY and RESEARCH - find out more more more!!! http://www.newton.k12.ks.us/tech/13colonies.htm Great site for research notes!
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/13intscav.htm Interactive Map on the 13 colonies
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/13cloze.htm CLOZE NOTES - COMPLETE!!!
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/13search.htm Word Search -you are being TIMED!!!
Find out about your colony!!!! Use the link below!!!!
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/graphics/13mapnew.htm Click on your colony to find out more information!
http://school.eb.com/elementary/article?articleId=352742#219594.toc Use your headphones to listen to this article. Click on your settlement for more exclusive details about what went on with your settlers!
The 13 Colonies:
http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/13_colonies_map/ Go to the link and drag and drop the colony names to the correct places.
http://www.mapletreelearning.com/stamphistory/first13colonies.html A MAZE of FUN LEARNING!!!
STUDY and RESEARCH - find out more more more!!! http://www.newton.k12.ks.us/tech/13colonies.htm Great site for research notes!
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/13intscav.htm Interactive Map on the 13 colonies
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/13cloze.htm CLOZE NOTES - COMPLETE!!!
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/13search.htm Word Search -you are being TIMED!!!
Find out about your colony!!!! Use the link below!!!!
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/graphics/13mapnew.htm Click on your colony to find out more information!
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6.) Identify the impact of trade routes on emerging colonies in the Americas.
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/maps/g5s_u3/index.html Click on the map key to see the different trade routes that impacted the emerging colonies - make notes on your Social Studies Map from your findings.
7.) Identify events leading to the American Revolution, including the French and Indian War, the Stamp Act, the Intolerable Acts, the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party.
FRENCH VERSUS ENGLAND in the French and Indian WAR
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/fiwarcomp.htm READING COMPREHENSION -Questions to ANSWER!
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/cefiwar.htm FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR CAUSES AND EFFECTS
Learn about George Washington and Mount Vernon!!!
http://www.georgewashington.si.edu/life/chronology.html BIOGRAPHY
http://www.go-star.com/antiquing/gwashington.htm ANTIQUES in the WASHINGTON ESTATE
VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP: APT+
http://www.aptv.org/mountvernon/video/
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/fiwarcomp.htm READING COMPREHENSION -Questions to ANSWER!
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/cefiwar.htm FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR CAUSES AND EFFECTS
Learn about George Washington and Mount Vernon!!!
http://www.georgewashington.si.edu/life/chronology.html BIOGRAPHY
http://www.go-star.com/antiquing/gwashington.htm ANTIQUES in the WASHINGTON ESTATE
VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP: APT+
http://www.aptv.org/mountvernon/video/
8.) Identify major events of the American Revolution, including the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the Battle of Bunker Hill, the Battle of Saratoga, and the Battle of Yorktown.
BrainPOP the Revolutionary War
Handouts
Handouts
9.) List steps involved in the development of the Constitution of the United States, including inadequacies of the Articles of Confederation and struggles over the ratification of the Constitution.
BrainPOP on the Constitution
Social Studies Book References in the Back
Social Studies Book References in the Back
10.) Describe political, social, and economic events between 1803 and 1860 that led to the expansion of the territory of the United States.
11.) Explain causes of and major events occurring during the War of 1812.
Handout
12.) Identify causes of the Civil War from the northern and southern viewpoints.
http://neese.wikispaces.com/Civil+War+Virtual+Field+Trip Go through the virtual field trip created by our very own Mrs. Neese to learn more about the Civil War.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/railroad/ Learn more about slavery and the escape to the NORTH.
BRAINPOP the Civli War Causes
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/railroad/ Learn more about slavery and the escape to the NORTH.
BRAINPOP the Civli War Causes
13.) Identify social, political, and economic changes that occurred during Reconstruction.
Unit 1 Satchel Paige Technology Centers