Firchau: Social Studies (Week of January 23)

This week we will begin examining the similarities and differences between the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies of early America.  We will look at the geographical and economic elements that influenced the cultures of each region.

LEARNING TARGETS
Chronology
I can …
create time lines and identify possible relationships between events.

Settlement
I can …
... explain how American Indians settled the continent and why different nations of Indians interacted with their environment in different ways.

... explain why European countries explored and colonized North America.

... describe the lasting effects of Spanish, French and English colonization in North America including cultural patterns evident today such as language, food, traditions and architecture.

... explain how the United States became independent from Great Britain.

Growth
I can …
... explain the impact of settlement, industrialization and transportation on the expansion of the United States.

People in Societies
Cultures
I can …
... compare the cultural practices and products of diverse groups in North America including:
a. Artistic expressions;
b. Religion;
c. Language;
d. Food;
e. Clothing;
f. Shelter


VOCABULARY
British
colonial regions
economy
democratic
diverse
indentured servants
granted
Assembly


MONDAY
• Review targets ... ask, "Why?"
• Complete first billboard activity (share, discuss)
• Introduce final billboard project


TUESDAY
• Review targets ... ask, "Why?"
• Review section 7.1, 7.2 (note-taking, main idea, supporting details)
• Read, take notes, section 7.3, 7.4 (complete ISN activity for New England colonies)


WEDNESDAY
• Review targets ... ask, "Why?"

• Review section 7.3, 7.4 (note-taking, main idea, supporting details)

• Read, take notes, section 7.5, 7.6 (complete ISN activity for Middle colonies)

THURSDAY

• Review targets ... ask, "Why?"

• Review section 7.5, 7.6 (note-taking, main idea, supporting details)

• Read, take notes, section 7.7, 7.8, 7.9 (complete ISN activity for Southern colonies)

FRIDAY

• 50 states test (20 minutes)

• Begin group work for billboard project

Firchau: Social Studies (Week of October 24)

This week the 5th grade will continue our unit on United States geography, focusing on the reasons for geographical cooperation and conflict and how of how resources, transportation, and economy relate to this issue. When will end the week exploring how human activity impacts geography.

It is very important that the students begin to make the review and study of their notes part of their daily routine.

LEARNING TARGETS

• I can use coordinates of latitude and longitude to determine the absolute location of points in North America.

• I can use maps to identify the location of:
- The three largest countries of North America;
- The 50 states of the United States;
- The Rocky and Appalachian mountain systems;
- The Mississippi, Rio Grande and St. Lawrence rivers;
- The Great Lakes.

Places & Regions
• I can describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America.

• I can explain how climate is influenced by:
- Earth-sun relationships;
- Landforms;
- Vegetation.

• I can explain, by identifying patterns on thematic maps, how physical and human characteristics can be used to define regions in North America.

• I can use distribution maps to describe the patterns of renewable, nonrenewable and flow resources in North America including:
- Forests;
- Fertile soil;
- Oil;
- Coal;
- Running water.

• I can analyze reasons for conflict and cooperation among regions of North America including:
- Trade;
- Environmental issues;
- Immigration.

MONDAY
• Discussion, "Why do we need to know this, Mr. Firchau?"
• Review conflict and cooperation, pollution of flow resources
• Begin "The Human Effect," discuss our impact on the environment

essential vocabulary
effect
environment
habitat
navigation
ports
Interstate Highway System
suburbs
irrigation

• Read, discuss, take notes
• Assignment: study ... re-read and revise notes

TUESDAY
• The Human Effect, St. Lawrence Seaway and The Interstate Highway System, positive and negative consequences
• Read, discuss, take notes
• Assignment: study ... re-read and revise notes

WEDNESDAY
• The Human Effect, The Colorado River and irrigation, positive and negative consequences
• Read, discuss, take notes
• Assignment: study ... re-read and revise notes

THURSDAY
• Review activity.

FRIDAY
• STATES TEST: Locate and label (spelled correctly!) the states of the Northeast (test #1) Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts) ... IMPORTANT! Don't forget your Midwest states!!!

Firchau: Social Studies (Week of October 10)

This week the 5th grade will continue our unit on United States geography, with a brief side trip on Monday when we'll discuss Christopher Columbus.

It is very important that the students begin to make the review and study of their notes part of their daily rotine.

LEARNING TARGETS
This week's focus will be on location, places, and regions of North America

• I can use coordinates of latitude and longitude to determine the absolute location of points in North America.

• I can use maps to identify the location of:
- The three largest countries of North America;
- The 50 states of the United States;
- The Rocky and Appalachian mountain systems;
- The Mississippi, Rio Grande and St. Lawrence rivers;
- The Great Lakes.

Places & Regions
• I can describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America.

• I can explain how climate is influenced by:
- Earth-sun relationships;
- Landforms;
- Vegetation.

• I can explain, by identifying patterns on thematic maps, how physical and human characteristics can be used to define regions in North America.

• I can use distribution maps to describe the patterns of renewable, nonrenewable and flow resources in North America including:
- Forests;
- Fertile soil;
- Oil;
- Coal;
- Running water.

• I can analyze reasons for conflict and cooperation among regions of North America including:
- Trade;
- Environmental issues;
- Immigration.

MONDAY
• Christopher Columbus: Culture, power, and discovery.

TUESDAY
• Continue reading/notes on Places and Regions packet.
• Review. Climate: Latitude, landforms, bodies of water ... the essentials.
• Assignment: review and revise notes; study states

WEDNESDAY
• In-class climate assessment, discussion
• Assignment: review and revise notes; study states

THURSDAY
• Resources: renewable, nonrenewable, flow
• Assignment: review and revise notes; study states

FRIDAY
•STATES TEST:  Locate and label (spelled correctly!) the states of the Midwest (test #2)Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin. Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota

Firchau: Social Studies (Week of October 3)

This week the 5th grade will continue our unit on United States geography.

LEARNING TARGETS
This week's focus will be on location, places, and regions of North America

• I can use coordinates of latitude and longitude to determine the absolute location of points in North America.

• I can use maps to identify the location of:
- The three largest countries of North America;
- The 50 states of the United States;
- The Rocky and Appalachian mountain systems;
- The Mississippi, Rio Grande and St. Lawrence rivers;
- The Great Lakes.

Places & Regions
• I can describe and compare the landforms, climates, population, culture and economic characteristics of places and regions in North America.

• I can explain how climate is influenced by:
- Earth-sun relationships;
- Landforms;
- Vegetation.

• I can explain, by identifying patterns on thematic maps, how physical and human characteristics can be used to define regions in North America.

• I can use distribution maps to describe the patterns of renewable, nonrenewable and flow resources in North America including:
- Forests;
- Fertile soil;
- Oil;
- Coal;
- Running water.

• I can analyze reasons for conflict and cooperation among regions of North America including:
- Trade;
- Environmental issues;
- Immigration.

MONDAY
• Discuss location, political/physical features of North America

TUESDAY
• North America map activity (physical features)
• Discuss location and climate, resources, and culture

WEDNESDAY
• Read and discuss how latitude, bodies of water, and landforms affect climate

THURSDAY
• Comprehension assessment

FRIDAY
•STATES TEST: Locate and label (spelled correctly!) the states of the Midwest (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin. Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota)