Fifth Grade Social Studies Unit 4

Essential Questions	Teacher Resources	Student Resources
MSDE 2.C.1 Analyze the factors that affected relationships in the colonial period
What people were important to the founding of our nation? "I Can" Statements I can identify examples of conflicts and compromises among differing groups of people during the Constitutional Convention (representation).	*Note: If the link does not open, login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com* The Unfinished Nation Liberty's Kids: We the People We the People: Lesson 9	Philadelphia Convention Information Using the above information create a newsletter to inform all colonists of what took place at the Philadelphia Convention. Be sure to include who, what, when, where and how. Pixie Five W's Template Inspiration Historical Event Template Constitution Day: Founding Fathers Investigate the above website and choose a founding father to research. Share your knowledge by creating a Wanted Poster. Pixie Wanted Poster Template
MSDE 1.A.2 Analyze the historic events, documents, and practices that are the foundations of our political systems
Why are the Bill of Rights so important? How does the Supreme Court help ensure that Americans keep their rights? "I Can" Statements I can explain the significance of principles in the development of the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. I can describe the power and responsibility of the Supreme Court including the power of judicial review.	Anatomy of the Constitution Unscramble the Preamble *Note: If the link does not open, login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com* Discovery Education: Bill of Rights Video Strength of the Judicial Branch Scholastic: Explaining the Bill of Rights	Bill of Rights Institute: Interactive Games Constitution Center: Bill of Rights Game Scholastic: Celebrate the Constitution Freedom of Press Article Freedom of Religion Article Freedom of Speech Article Choose one of the above articles to read and then create a Circle Map detailing everything that you learned about that freedom. Pixie Circle Map Template Supreme Court Image # 1 Supreme Court Image # 2 Analyze the above Supreme Court Images. Choose one image and complete the I See. I Think. I Wonder. Template
MSDE 1.A.1 Examine the early foundations, functions, and purposes of government
What are the principles of democracy? How is power divided between the three branches of government? How does the Constitution ensure that one branch of government doesn’t become too powerful? "I Can" Statements I can describe the three branches of government and their individual powers and responsibilities. I can explain the separations of powers and checks and balances within the three branches of government. I can identify and summarize how demoncratic principles have influenced our founding documents. --- (rule of law, limited government, consent of the governed, popular sovereignty, representative democracy, and the limitation of power)	We the People: Lesson 12 Separation of Powers Scholastic: What is Good Government Anyway	Branches of Power Interactive Game School House Rocks Video Three Branches Rap Flocabulary Rap-Three Branches of Government Three Branches of Government Visual After viewing the above videos and visuals create a book that details the different roles and responsibilities of each of the three branches of government. Be sure to include social studies vocabulary throughout your book. Pixie Book Template Three Branches of Government Template Understanding Representative Democracy E-Learning Module
MSDE 1.B.1 Analyze how individuals’ roles and perspectives shape the American political system
How did the views of the federalists and anti-federalists impact the Constitution? "I Can" Statements I can identify how the federalist and anti-federalist perspectives influenced government. I can differentiate between the federalist and anti-federalist views of government.	Federalists and Anti-Federalists Lesson Plan History Talk: The Federalist Papers Lesson Plans highlighting the differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists views on government Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Comparison Teacher Lesson Notes (DADESchools) Read this before assigning student the corresponding activity in the student resources column. In student resource section, see "this document" that has the article explaining differences and similarities of the two parties.	Ben's Guide to the Federalist Papers Read the above article and then fill out the Inspiration Historical Event Template Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Comparison After your teacher has introduced this activity and you have read this document, then, complete this Pixie comparision of Federalists and Anti-Federalist views on government. (Adapted from DADESchools).
MSDE 1.C.1 Describe individual rights and responsibilities in the United States
What responsibilities do I have as a citizen? How do I make a difference in my community? "I Can" Statements I can describe my responsibilities associated with my basic rights. I can explain the balance between providing for the common good and protecting individual rights.	iCivics: Citizen Me Lesson *Note: If the link does not open, login to aacps.discoveryeducation.com* Common Good: Zombies in the Library Are they ruining the library for everyone? Are they doing good? What are you responsible for? Follow rules and be fair to other people. Doing things to help everyone in your community = common good.	Naturalization Test Explore the above website and see if you could pass the Naturalization Test which is a test required of all people wanting to become U.S. Citizens. An Ordinary Day: The Impact of Congress/Government E-Learning Module Explore the above interactive module and learn how the government plays a role in most of your daily activities. How America Works Visual The Importance of Civic Participation E-Learning Module Explore the above module and then summarize your findings using a Pixie Notebook. Pixie Notebook Template Maryland Kids Page Explore this website and discover the many ways you can participate in your local and state government. Congress for Kids Quizzes Test yourself and your knowledge of the United States Government. PBS Kids: Voting Learn all about the importance of voting and even cast a vote yourself! PBS Kids: Government Learn about the role that government plays in our daily lives. PBS Kids: President for a Day Discover if you have what it takes to be President of the United States of America. Take a virtual tour of the White House

Teacher Notes

Website/Activity	Content Standards/Technology Standards
The Unfinished Nation Liberty Kids: We the People We the People: Lesson 9	MSDE 2.C.1 Analyze the factors that affected relationships in the colonial period 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. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
Scholastic: Explaining the Bill of Rights Strength of the Judicial Branch Discovery Education: Bill of Rights Video Unscramble the Preamble Anatomy of the Constitution	MSDE 1.A.2 Analyze the historic events, documents, and practices that are the foundations of our political systems 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. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
	Technology Standard: 3.0-Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Students will use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.
Scholastic: What is Good Government Anyway? We the People: Lesson 12 Separation of Powers	MSDE 1.A.1 Examine the early foundations, functions, and purposes of government 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.
History Talk: The Federalist Papers Federalists and Anti-Federalists Lesson Plan	MSDE 1.B.1 Analyze how individuals’ roles and perspectives shape the American political system 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.
Common Good: Zombies in the Library iCivics: Citizen Me Lesson	MSDE 1.C.1 Describe individual rights and responsibilities in the United States 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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