Fifth Grade Social Studies Unit 1

Essential Questions	Teacher Resources	Student Resources
MSDE 5.A.2 Analyze the chronology and the significance of key historical events leading to early settlements in Colonial America.
Why did people settle in British North America during the early 17th century? "I Can" Statements I can analyze the religious, political, and economic motives of free immigrants who came to North America. I can draw on information from multiple print or digital sources to locate an answer or solve a problem.	Exploring the World: The English Come to America This program takes a look at the first English settlements in America: Jameston and Plymouth. By viewing this program students will find out who the colonists were, from where they came, why they came, how they crossed the ocean, and the things they did to create settlements in the American wilderness. Includes a video quiz. Note: Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. Pilgrims: The First Thanksgiving This program profiles the journey of the pilgrims from England to America, the problems experiences by the new settlers, the role of Native Americans in the survival of Plymouth colony, and the first meal shared by the Native Americans and pilgrims (stop at 3:49 if you do not want to show the part about Thanksgiving). Note: Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. The Real Story of the Mayflower Chronicles the untold truths about the Mayflower and its voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. Note: Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. . Exploring the World: The English Come to America: Jamestown and Plymouth This program takes a look at the first English settlements in America: Jamestown and Plymouth. Students will find out who the colonists were, from where they came, why they came, how they crossed the ocean, and the things they did to create settlements in the American wilderness. Note: Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. From Colonies to Constitution: The American Colonies This program tells the amazing story of how the American colonies came into existence. It examines the role of colonization in bringing about the huge population shifts and cultural changes that occurred as Europeans and African slaves displaced Native Americans. The program details the diverse reasons the English colonies were founded and shows how colonists came to take on a uniquely American identity. Includes a video quiz. Note: Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. Colonies Use this interactive Anneberg Learner site to learn more about the following colonies: Spanish, British, Dutch, French, Russian, and the Thirteen Colonies. Then play the European Colonies Challenge (12 questions).	Jamestown and Plymouth Article Read the above article and choose a template to show your knowledge of both settlements Pixie Template Inspiration Template Take a tour of The Colony of Virginia Website. Second Site Create an extensive report for King George II about the southern colonies. Be sure to show your knowledge of the Southern colonies, as King George can not travel to the 13 Colonies but needs as much information as possible. Southern Colonies Tree Map - After you create a tree map with information from each colony, change to 'Outline View'. Change your information to include complete sentences in order to create your final report for King George II. Pixie Template for your report to King George II A Royal Charter from the King Through this webquest, students will discover the best area to settle in the New World. They will create a presentation and model to show the King (the teacher).
MSDE 5.B.2 Analyze the growth and development of Colonial America
How were the first colonies of English origin established and governed? How did Native Americans react to European Colonization? "I Can" Statements I can compare how early colonies were established and governed. I can analyze how Native American socities had to adjust to European Colonization.	The Diversity of Colonial Communities: 1700-1750 Native Americans and European Interactions Article The New World: Colonized (26 minutes, but can be chunked based on focus: Protestants, The "lost" colony, Jamestown, & Puritans and Separatists). Note: Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link.	The Science of Jamestown: Pocahontas Revealed Timeline Analyze the entries and generate a hypothesis in terms of how historians know or can prove these events took place or create your own timeline using the Pixie Template. Colonial Character Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in another time as another person? Journey back to Colonial America as you choose your own character to bring to life and create a presentation in Pixie. TGM: Use Pixie to write and illustrate the sequel to The Sign of the Beaver. The Sign of the Beaver TGM After reading Chapter 3 of The Sign of the Beaver students can answer questions using this Smart Response Notebook. Students can also answer the PCR in Smart Notebook.
MSDE 5.B.2 Analyze the growth and development of Colonial America
Why did slavery develop in the colonies? What was life like for slaves and indentured servants? "I Can" Statements I can analyze the origins of slavery in North America. I can analyze the life and struggles of slaves and indentured servants in colonial socieites.	Read this article that talks about how to teach slavery to children. Triangular Trade - Colonial Slavery Wikispace Resources Potential lesson plans and activites to use with students. America's Journey Through Slavery Video shows the voyage, auctions, and living conditions of slavery. The video does discuss escaping to freedom. Note: Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. Triangular Slave Routes: Use this video and/or picture to begin a discussion of the traingular trade route. Note: Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link.	Historical Scene Investigation: Hero or Traitor? Bacon's Rebellion Read through the historical scene investigation, can you crack the case? Triangular Trade Routes: Interactive Map Explore the interactive map to become more knowledgeable about Triangular Trade Routes. Africans in America: Interactive Map Colonial Williamsburg: African American Experience Explore the interactive map and become more knowledgeable about colonial slavery. The Body in the Basement Read this article about the body of an indentured slave boy found in Anne Arundel County. Then analyze the evidence in the article to determine if the boy was a victim of fould play or not.
MSDE 3.B.1 Examine the similarities and differences of regions in Colonial America.
How did geography influence the formation of three distinct regions? How were the early colonies unique from one another? "I Can" Statements I can describe, compare, and analyze the social, political, and religious components of the early colonies.	Scope Lesson Colonial Life Making the Thirteen Colonies: New England This program examines the origins and beliefs of the Puritan religion. It also explains why Puritans were persecuted in England and why they wanted to settle in America. The circumstances surrounding the creation of each New England colony is detailed. The "Triangle Trade" is explained. Includes a video quiz. Note: Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. Making the Thirteen Colonies: Middle This program tells the stories of the Middle Colonies of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Special emphasis in this program is given to William Penn, a man whose influence was felt in the development of three different colonies. Includes a video quiz. Note: Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. Making the Thirteen Colonies: South The Sourthern Colonies of Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, and North and South Carolina were very distinct from England's other American colonies because of their economic sucess was based on slave labor. This program tells the stories of these colonies. The rolo of slavery, conflicts with Spain, colonial exports, and methods of government are also examined. Includes a video quiz. Note: Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. Northern and Southern Colonies: An Economic Profile In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the population was diverse. The slave labor system in the South was needed to sustain the agricultural demands. By contrast in the North the family farm was a source of commercial activity, along with mining, trade, and shipbuilding. Note: Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link.	Farming in the 13 Colonies Discover the similarities and differences of farming in the 3 different colonial regions. Choose a map to show your knowledge of farming in the 3 different colonial regions. Pixie Template Inspiration Tree Map Template Colonial Newspaper Opinion Piece Students will learn about the 3 colonial regions and decide which area would be the best to settle in. They will compare all three areas and then write an opinion essay on their recommendation. A rubric is included. Use this map to learn more about each of the colonies in that state. Daily Life in the Colonies Learn about daily life for colonists living in New England. Children's Lives at Colonial London Town E Book Take a virtual field trip and experience how children lived during the colonial time period just south of Annapolis.
MSDE 1.A.2 Analyze the historic events, documents, and practices that are the foundations of our political systems.
How were the first colonies of English origin established and governed? "I Can" Statements I can explain how the first colonies of English origin were established and governed.	We the People: Lesson 2 The Mayflower Compact Video Highlights the history surrounding the Mayflower Compact and the evolution of the Articles of Confederation. Note: Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. Virginia House of Burgesses Video The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first meeting about democracy in the colonies pushing them further away from England. They wanted to be equal and a place where the common man had as much oppurtunity as the wealthy. The officials were elected by any freeman in the colonies. With the religious diversity that the Puritans brought to the colonies, it brought the seperation of church and state and freedom of speech. Note: Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. Discovery Writing Prompt Respond to one of the following prompts: How would this image look different if it were taken today? What people and things would be different?	House of Burgesses Interactive Site Click on the quill pens to find information about the first Colonial Government in Virginia. Take a tour of the capital. Create a Pixie Postcard to share your knowledge of the House of Burgesses with a friend. House of Burgesses Postcard Signing the Mayflower Compact Image Respond to othe following prompt: How would signing of the Mayflower Compact be different today? What people or items would be present in the image today that would not have been found in the original image? Mapping Colonial America Use this interactive map to understand how people traveled and traded back then. Maps were used to promote settlements, aquire land, and tell the story of how Europeans took possesion of the land!

Teacher Notes

Website/Activity	Content Standards/Technology Standards
Exploring the World: The English Come to America Making the Thirteen Colonies: New England Colonies	Social Studies Content Standard: MSDE 5.A.2 Analyze the chronology and the significance of key historical events leading to early settlements in Colonial America CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.6 Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.5 Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
The Diversity of Colonial Communities: 1700-1750 Native Americans and European Interactions Article Hero or Traitor? Bacon's Rebellion Teacher Notes	Social Studies Content Standard: MSDE 5.B.2 Analyze the growth and development of Colonial America CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.7 Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.5 Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
Scope Lesson Colonial Life Making the Thirteen Colonies: New England Making the Thirteen Colonies: Middle Making the Thirteen Colonies: South Northern and Southern Colonies: An Economic Profile	Social Studies Content Standard: 3.B.1 Examine the similarities and differences of regions in Colonial America. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.6 Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.5 Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
The Mayflower Compact Video Virginia House of Burgesses Video	Social Studies Content Standard: MSDE 1.A.2 Analyze the historic events, documents, and practices that are the foundations of our political systems. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.6 Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.5 Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
	Content Standard
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
	Content Standard
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.

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