Fifth Grade Social Studies Unit 2

Essential Questions	Teacher Resources	Student Resources
NSSS 1.c.2 The student understands the factors affecting the course of the war and contributing to the American victory
How did individuals and events impact the outcome of the American Revolution? "I Can" Statements I can identify key events and people in the course of the American Revolution.	America during the Age of Revolution Timeline American Revolution Video Quiz Note: If the link does not open, login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com A Long Path to Freedom Students have the opportunity (whole class, small group) to sequence primarys ource documents reflecting the events of the American Revolution. *Sign up for a free account to docsteach.org. Then, make sure you're logged in to acces this activity.	Revolutionary War Timeline Choose an important person, place or event on the timeline to become more knowledgeable about and create an American Revolution Trading Card. Trading Card Template Interactive Map: Revolutionary War Battles Explore the above website to become more knowledgeable about different Revolutionary War Battles. The American Revolution Interactive Battle Site Explore the above site to become more knowledgeable about battles that took place in both the North and the South. Eyewitness: American Revolution Explore the above e-book to find out more about the American Revolution.
NSSS 1.c.2 The student understands the factors affecting the course of the war and contributing to the American victory
How did different people experience the American Revolution? "I Can" Statements I can analyze the different roles and viewpoints of individuals and groups during the Revolutionary period.	*Note: If the link does not open, login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com* European Involvement in the Revolutionary War The Role of African-Americans in the American Revolution The Role of Women in the American Revolution History Channel Video: George Washington	France Allied with the American Colonists Using the website above, create a historical map to show your understanding of the role France played in the American Revolution. Liberty's Kids: Who **waiting on domain to be updated** Explore different people that played important roles in the Revolutionary War. Then create a American Revolution Super Hero ID for that person. Pixie Super Hero Template Or create a resume for the person you chose: Inspiration Resume Template Lord Dunmore's Proclamation Read to find out what Virginia's Governor offered to enslaved individuals if they fought for the king. George Washington's Mount Vernon Learn how George Washington experienced the Revolutionary War. Revolutionary War Soldier Advertisement Analyze the above primary source document and complete the primary source analysis sheet Primary Source Analysis Worksheets Visit this site to access a variety of primary source analysis worksheets (artifacts, cartoon, map, motion picture, photo/poster, sound recordings, etc.)
MSDE 5.C.2 Analyze the effects of the American Revolution
How can economic motives impact political decisions? "I Can" Statements I can analyze how becoming an independent nation affected economic resources, production, and economic wants.	American Revolution: Social and Economic Impact Video Economic State of the United States at the end of the Revolutionary War	The Economic Crisis of the 1780s Using the above article, write an editorial or blog explaining the what has happened to the economy since the United States declared its independence. Newsletter Template Historic Trades/Jobs Explore different colonial trades and discover how all jobs within a colony are dependent on one another. Choose the job that interests you the most and create an advertisement persuading colonists to come to your store or buy your products.
MSDE 5.C.2 Analyze the effects of the American Revolution
How did turning points impact the outcome of the Revolutionary War? "I Can" Statements I can identify major turning points of the Revolutionary War. I can describe the impact of the major turning points and how it affected the outcome of the Revolutionary War.	*Note: If the link does not open, login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com* Surviving Valley Forge Background on the Battle of Saratoga - Sept/Oct 1777 Top 10 battles in the Revolutionary War 10 Key Events in the Revolutionary War	Liberty's Kids: Battle of Saratoga Waiting on domain to be approved Read about the Battle of Saratoga and create a short report illustrating your knowledge of this major turning point in the American Revolution. Battle of Saratoga Template Battle of Yorktown Reading and Quiz Comprehension Focus Skill Builder: American Revolution Overview Provides an overview of the major battles of the American Revolution from the war's beginning at Lexington and Concord to the war's end at Yorktown.
MSDE 5.C.2 Analyze the effects of the American Revolution
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? "I Can" Statements I can analyze the successes and failures in meeting the challenges of governing under the Articles of Confederation.	Note: If the link does not open, login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation We The People: Lesson 7 Articles of Confederation - Interactivce Internet Scavenger Hunt Provide students with this link and it can be completed as an individual task or a partner task. Students focus on vocabulary, answer text based questions around the Articles of Confederation, identify Congress' powers. Articles of Confederation Lesson from Colonial Williamsburg Electronic Field Trips Complete with lesson directions, discussion questions, student graphic organizers, a student friendly version of the Articles of Confederation, and answer key to student graphic organizer.	Writing Prompt: What were the Articles of Confederation and what problems were associated with them? Primary Source: Read the Articles of Confederation Click on the first link within the website titled "Articles of Confederation". Colonial Wiliamsburg Electronic Field Trips: Crisis in the Confederation Wander through this interactive site to explore what the Articles of Confederation actually allowed our government to do and the limitations with the Articles of Confederation!

Teacher Notes

Website/Activity	Content Standards/Technology Standards
America during the Age of Revolution Timeline	NSSS 1.c.2 The student understands the factors affecting the course of the war and contributing to the American victory 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.RI.5.6 Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
European Involvement in the Revolutionary War The Role of African-Americans in the American Revolution The Role of Women in the American Revolution History Channel Video: George Washington	NSSS 1.c.2 The student understands the factors affecting the course of the war and contributing to the American victory 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.RI.5.6 Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaborate
American Revolution: Social and Economic Impact Video The American Revolution and the birth of American Finance Article Economic State of the United States at the end of the Revolutionary War	MSDE 5.C.2 Analyze the effects of the American Revolution 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.
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
Surviving Valley Forge	MSDE 5.C.2 Analyze the effects of the American Revolution 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.RI.5.6 Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation We The People: Lesson 7	MSDE 5.C.2 Analyze the effects of the American Revolution 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.RI.5.6 Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.
	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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