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Elkhorn Public Schools |
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Social Studies |
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Social Studies - Grade 5 |
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Pre-17th Century America
The learner will be able to
identify and describe the culture and economic systems of the Anasazi (cliff dwellers), the Northwest Indians, the Plains Indians, the Mound Builders, and the Iroquois (Eastern forest).
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Scope |
Source |
| Indigenous People |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.1 |
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Geography and climate
The learner will be able to
explain how geography and climate influenced the way Native Americans lived.
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Scope |
Source |
| Indigenous People |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.1 |
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Routes of exploration
The learner will be able to
trace the routes and evaluate the early explorations of the Americas by Spain, France, Portugal, and England.
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Scope |
Source |
| Exploration |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.2 |
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Colonial America
The learner will be able to
describe colonial America and the factors that led to the founding of the colonies and to the American Revolution, including key individuals such as Washington, Franklin, and Jefferson, and the Articles of Confederation.
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Scope |
Source |
| Colonial America |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.3 |
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U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights
The learner will be able to
analyze the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence.
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Scope |
Source |
| Historical Documents |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.4 |
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U. S. government
The learner will be able to
describe the challenges faced by the new U. S. government such as those in the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
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Scope |
Source |
| Constitutional Convention |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.5 |
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Growth and change in America
The learner will be able to
describe growth and change in America from 1801 to 1861 such as territorial expansion and the Louisiana Purchase.
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Scope |
Source |
| Expansion: Territorial |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.6 |
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Civil War
The learner will be able to
identify causes, key events, and the effects of the Civil War such as those related to Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Scope |
Source |
| Civil War |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.7 |
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Reconstruction
The learner will be able to
identify the events and the effects of the Reconstruction such as those that led to the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments.
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Scope |
Source |
| Reconstruction Era |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.7 |
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Historical sources
The learner will be able to
interpret slogans, speeches, and documents in U.S. history to 1877 such as "Give me liberty or give me death." , "E Pluribus Unum," The Gettysburg Address," The Preamble to the Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence.
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Scope |
Source |
| Historical Documents |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.8 |
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Historical Analysis
The learner will be able to
identify, analyze, and interpret primary sources, such as artifacts, diaries, letters, photographs, art, documents, newspapers, television, movies, and computer information systems relative to U.S. history to 1877.
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Scope |
Source |
| US History |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.8 |
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Literature connections
The learner will be able to
identify characters, settings, and events from historical narratives of Nebraska and the United States.
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Scope |
Source |
| Historical Figures |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.9 |
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U.S. Geography and Growth
The learner will be able to
locate on a U. S. map the major physical features, bodies of water, exploration and trade routes; the states that entered the Union to 1877; and, identify the states that formed the Confederacy during the Civil War.
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Scope |
Source |
| Expansion: Territorial |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.9 |
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Speaking and Writing Skills
The learner will be able to
develop discussion, debate, and persuasive writing skills by analyzing historical situations and events such as those of the settlers, slaves, slave holders, patriots, Tories, Federalists, Anti-Federalists, Confederates, Yankees, Republicans, Democrats, and the rural and urban populations.
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Scope |
Source |
| US History |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.10 |
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Speaking and Writing Skills
The learner will be able to
evaluate the causes, costs, and benefits of major events in U.S. history to 1877, such as the American Revolution, the Constitutional Convention, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.
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Scope |
Source |
| US History |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.10 |
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1877 to the Present
The learner will be able to
explain how immigration, big business, heavy industry, and mechanized farming changed American life.
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Scope |
Source |
| Industrial Revolution |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.2.1 |
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1877 to the Present
The learner will be able to
explain how western settlement and federal policy changes affected Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, African Americans, European Americans, Asian Americans, individuals, and groups.
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Scope |
Source |
| US History |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.2.1 |
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1877 to the Present
The learner will be able to
explain why immigrant groups came to America, the obstacles they faced, the contributions they made, and the impact of racial and ethnic conflict and political machines on American cities.
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Scope |
Source |
| Immigration |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.2.1 |
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Changing Role of U.S. in World Affairs
The learner will be able to
describe and analyze the changing role of the U.S. in world affairs between 1899 and 1930 such as the Spanish-American War, the Panama Canal, and Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Stick Diplomacy.".
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Scope |
Source |
| US History |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.2.2 |
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The Great Depression
The learner will be able to
explain the causes and the effects of the Great Depression.
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Scope |
Source |
| Great Depression Era |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.2.4 |
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Historical Analysis
The learner will be able to
locate on a U.S. map all 50 states, the original 13 states, the states in the Confederacy, and the states which entered the Union after 1877.
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Scope |
Source |
| Expansion: Territorial |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.2.7 |
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Speaking and Writing Skills
The learner will be able to
evaluate different assessments of the causes, costs, and benefits of major events in recent American history to develop discussion, debate, and persuasive writing skills.
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Scope |
Source |
| US History |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.2.8 |
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U.S. Since World War II
The learner will be able to
describe the economic (including taxation), social, and political transformation of the U.S. since World War II such as segregation, desegregation, the Civil Rights Movement , including the changing role of women, and the impact of the technology revolution on communication, transportation, and industry.
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Scope |
Source |
| American Identity |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.2.5 |
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Government
The learner will be able to
compare national, state, and local governments such as structure, function, powers, elections, appointment of officials, division of powers, separation of powers , and the process of amending the U.S. and Nebraska Constitutions.
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Scope |
Source |
| Government: Types |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.3.1 |
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Government
The learner will be able to
will compare the policy-making process at the local, state, and national levels of government in regard to the legislatures, chief executive, and other government departments and agencies.
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Scope |
Source |
| Government: Function |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.3.3 |
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Nebraska Judicial System
The learner will be able to
describe the organization and jurisdiction of the Nebraska Constitution and the Nebraska court system.
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Scope |
Source |
| Government: State |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.3.4 |
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Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
The learner will be able to
demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizens by describing ways individuals can participate in the political process.
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Scope |
Source |
| Citizenship: Rights/Responsibilities |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.3.8 |
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Republican Form of Government
The learner will be able to
explain the ideals and principles that form the foundation of our republican form of government such as inalienable rights, "life liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," and the rule of law, justice, and equality under the law.
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Scope |
Source |
| Democratic Principles |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.3.9 |
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Historical Sources
The learner will be able to
interpret patriotic slogans and excerpts from notable speeches in the U.S. since 1877, such as "Ask not what your country can do for you...." "...December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy.", "I have a dream..." and "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!".
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Scope |
Source |
| Historical Analysis |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.2.6 |
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Historical Analysis
The learner will be able to
identify, analyze, interpret and, distinguish between primary sources (artifacts, diaries, letters, photographs, etc.)and information systems, and to distinguish fact from fiction by looking at documentary sources.
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Scope |
Source |
| Historical Analysis |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.2.7 |
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Historical Analysis
The learner will be able to
recognize and explain how nationalism, race, religion, and ethnicity have influenced points of view.
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Scope |
Source |
| Historical Awareness |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.2.7 |
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Historical Analysis
The learner will be able to
construct time lines of U.S. history since 1877 such as landmark dates, technological, economical, and industrial changes, social movements, military conflicts, and presidential elections.
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Scope |
Source |
| Time: Chronological Order |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.2.7 |
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Skills
The learner will be able to
interpret political issues in maps, tables, diagrams, charts, political cartoons, and graphs.
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Scope |
Source |
| Historical Analysis |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.3.10 |
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Skills
The learner will be able to
interpret economic issues in maps, tables, diagrams, charts, cartoons, and graphs.
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Scope |
Source |
| Economics |
Introduce |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.3.10 |
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Geography
The learner will be able to
use basic map reading skills and vocabulary such as those needed to interpret geographical and historical maps.
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Scope |
Source |
| Map/Globe Skills |
Master |
NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.3.10 |
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