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Fifth Grade Social Studies

Preparing students for the 21st century cannot be accomplished without a strong and sustaining emphasis on the social studies. The social studies provide cornerstone skills that are the key to opening doors for a more diverse, competitive workforce and responsible citizenry. Students use critical thinking, self-assessment, reasoning, problem-solving, collaboration, research, and investigation to make connections in new and innovative ways as they progress through social studies education. These standards outline the knowledge and skills needed to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.

Standards and Grade Level Expectations
History  1 Analyze historical sources from multiple points of view to develop an understanding of historical context
2 The historical eras, individuals, groups, ideas, and themes in North America from 1491 through the founding of the United States government
Geography  1 Use various geographic tools and sources to answer questions about the geography of the United States
2 Causes and consequences of movement
Economics  1 Government and market structures influence financial institutions
2 Utilizing financial institutions to manage personal finances (PFL)
Civics  1 The foundations of citizenship in the United States
2 The origins, structure, and functions of the United States government

Thompson School District Curriculum Placemats

Thompson placemats provide specific information regarding the skills Fifth Graders will be able to master by the end of the school year.

Thompson School District Unit Maps

Thompson unit maps identify the scope and sequence of student learning and provide teachers with potential options for assessing student learning in alignment with the Colorado Academic Standards.