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Unit 1: The first unit of Social Studies 5 part 1 will introduce early Native American tribes as well as African dynasties. The Anasazi, Iroquois, and Hopis’ culture will be introduced and the learner will identify how these groups built their land and culture. In addition, the trading habits of early cultures will be described and the learner will identify the strengths of the African trading posts including Ghana , Mali , and Songhai . The learner will: Identify how early people migrated to the Americas . Compare and contrast how different groups settled in the Americas regarding temperature and land structure. Identify different land resources that were used by early Americans and how they were utilized. Describe various trade routes and identify Ghana , Mali , and Songhai as major trading kingdoms. Unit 2: Unit 2 will begin by identifying the voyages of Christopher Columbus and Spanish conquests in the New World . The unit will conclude by identifying the first colonies of the New World and their successes and failures. The 13 original colonies will be introduced and the learner will identify how these colonies strived during hardships such as lack of food and diseases. The learner will: Identify the impact of the Christopher Columbus’ journey to the New World . Identify and analyze the hardships encountered by early European settlers in the New World . Identify similarities and differences amongst the early settlers of the 13 original colonies. Unit 3: As colonists began to settle in the New World , Spanish and French explorers as well as the Native Americans began fighting over land and ownership. This unit introduces these battles including the French and Indian War and concludes by identifying the establishment of the 13 original colonies through the First and Second Continental Congress and the establishment of the Declaration of Independence. The learner will: Describe the cause of conflicts between the British and French which led to the French and Indian War. Identify the different religions, foods, and types of schooling utilized by early settlers in the 13 original colonies. Compare slavery in different regions of the colonies. Unit 4: This unit concludes part 1 of Social Studies 5 part 1 by identifying all the struggles the first colonists had to overcome in establishing a government in the New World . It also introduces Unites States first President, George Washington and the beginning of the Industrial Revolution which changed the United States and its economy. Lastly, it will describe the implications of the American Revolution and how it divided a nation. The learner will: List the main goals of the Articles of Confederation. Identify the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Describe the causes of Shays’ Rebellion. Explain the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance. Compare the competing plans for the Constitution. Describe the Great Compromise. List the goals of the Constitution. Compare the views of Federalists with those of Antifederalists. Describe the Bill of Rights. Describe the government created by the Constitution. Describe how President Washington organized the Executive Branch around the Cabinet. Explain how political parties emerged in the American government system. Describe how the location and design of the nation’s capital was decided upon. Explain why and how the United States expanded westward. Describe the Louisiana Purchase, and tell what effect it had on the nation. Identify reasons for and findings of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Identify reasons why the United States went to war a second time with Britain. Describe the main battles and the outcome of the War of 1812. Explain why and how “Star-Spangled Banner” was written. Describe the goal of the Monroe Doctrine. Explain how the United States changed politically in the 1820s. Describe the causes and effects of the Indian Removal Act of 1830. Explain how the Industrial Revolution changed the way goods were made. Describe how new inventions led to increased production of both manufactured and farm goods. Identify ways in which transportation changed in the United States in the early and middles 1800s. Describe the historical movements that influenced the development of the United States. Identify and analyze groups in the United States that have influenced patterns of national behavior. Identify groups that influenced early development of the United States. Identify and analyze individuals in the United States that have influenced patterns of national behavior. Describe characteristics of individuals that influenced early development of the United States.

Unit 1: Essential Content and Skills Identify how early people migrated to the Americas. Explore and compare the various cultures of major Native American groups. Compare and contrast how groups settled in the Americas. Identify how early Americans located and utilized available land resources. Describe various trade routes and identify major ancient trading kingdoms. Unit 2: Essential Content and Skills Explore the impact of Christopher Columbus’ journey to the New World. Compare the results of various Spanish conquests and settlements in the New World. Analyze the hardships encountered by early European settlers in the New World. Examine the early relations between the colonists and Native Americans. Identify the reasons for founding the various American colonies. Unit 3: Essential Content and Skills Consider the role Native Americans played in the French and Indian War. Identify the different religions, foods, and types of schooling utilized by early settlers in the 13 original colonies. Explain the events that initiated the Revolutionary War. Compare the viewpoints of Patriots and Loyalists. Summarize the major points shared in the Declaration of Independence. Discuss the events that led to an American victory in the Revolutionary War. Unit 4: Essential Content and Skills Compare the competing plans for the Constitution. Explore the hardships associated with forming a unified government. Explain how political parties emerged in the American government system. Explain why and how the United States expanded westward. Describe the events leading up to the War of 1812, and the various parties involved. Explain how the Industrial Revolution changed the way goods were made.

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