✔5th GRADE US HISTORY Archives - Social Studies Success https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product-category/✔5th-grade-us-history Revolutionizing Social Studies Instruction Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:21:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 Interactive Student Notebook Online Training, Manual and Starter’s Kit https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product/interactive-student-notebook-manual https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product/interactive-student-notebook-manual#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:32:05 +0000 https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/?post_type=product&p=17781 Are you interested in using an Interactive Student Notebook with your students, but you aren't sure how? Don't be intimidated by the cutting and pasting!! There is more to an Interactive Student Notebook. This strategy manual will teach you all about the preview, graphic organizer, and processing assignments that make up the ISN - no glue necessary!

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Are you interested in using an Interactive Student Notebook with your students, but you aren’t sure how? Don’t be intimidated by the cutting and pasting!! There is more to an Interactive Student Notebook. This online training and strategy manual will teach you all about the preview, graphic organizer, and processing assignments that make up the ISN – no glue necessary!
 
What do you receive with this purchase?
-A video explaining the Interactive Student Notebook – both the structure and style
 
-An Interactive Student Notebook Strategy Manual with ideas and templates for previewing activities, graphic note making, and processing assignments.

–Rubrics to grade notebook

–Extra assignments to start of the year strong with the Interactive Student Notebook

 
 
⭐Please download the preview for a sample of the manual. ⭐
 
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Reconstruction 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendment for 5th Grade https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product/reconstruction-13th-14th-and-15th-amendment-for-5th-grade https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product/reconstruction-13th-14th-and-15th-amendment-for-5th-grade#respond Wed, 14 Feb 2024 22:32:20 +0000 https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/?post_type=product&p=16659 Your students will learn about the impact of Reconstruction with a vocabulary activity, political cartoon image analysis, readings, Doodle Notes™, and a game with task cards.

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Reconstruction is a pivotal time in our nation’s history – How did Reconstruction and the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendment change the United States? Your students will learn about the impact of Reconstruction with a vocabulary activity, political cartoon image analysis, readings, Doodle Notes™, and a game with task cards.
 
Your resource will include:
 
–Directions for the activity,
–Word Wall terms and a Roll to Review Vocabulary Game,
–Political Cartoons to analyze with your students,
–3 pages of informational text on Reconstruction, including the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, Black Codes, and Sharecropping,
–Doodle Notes™ for independent notes,
–Task Cards with a Kaboom! game to review student learning,
–Google Slides™, and
-an answer key.
 
⭐Please download the preview for a sample of the activity. ⭐
 
 
5th Grade Social Studies TEKS
(4) History. The student understands political, economic, and social changes that occurred in the United States during the 19th century. The student is expected to:
(E) explain the effects of the Civil War, including Reconstruction and the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the U.S. Constitution;
 
(23) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:
(A) differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as technology; interviews; biographies; oral, print, and visual material; documents; and artifacts to acquire information about the United States;
(B) analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions;
(C) organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps;
 
 
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The Civil War Activity for 5th Grade https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product/the-civil-war-activity-for-5th-grade https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product/the-civil-war-activity-for-5th-grade#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:59:40 +0000 https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/?post_type=product&p=16475 In this resource, students will learn about the events and battles in the Civil War with content area readings, practice summarization with Doodle Notes™, reinforce their learning in a variety of processing activities, and analyze images and primary sources.

 

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Dig deep into the topic and engage your students with activities and content readings on the Civil War. In this resource, students will learn about the events and battles in the Civil War with content area readings, practice summarization with Doodle Notes™, reinforce their learning in a variety of processing activities, and analyze images and primary sources.
 
You will receive:
 
–Word Wall Terms – to introduce and practice key vocabulary terms.
 
– A PowerPoint presentation to guide you through the lesson. It includes a variety of image analysis with primary source photographs or vivid paintings.
 
-In depth readings on key topics of the Civil War including the Union vs. the Confederacy, the Battle of Fort Sumter, the Battle of Bull Run, the Battle of Antietam, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Anaconda Plan, the Siege of Vicksburg, the Battle of Gettysburg, the Gettysburg Address, Sherman’s March, the South Surrenders, and the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Each of these readings includes discussion questions for your students.
 
–Doodle Notes™ to practice summarization skills,
 
– Multiple Processing Activities – to keep students engaged with higher order thinking skills. These include: sensory figures, diary entries, and more!!
 
 
⭐Please download the preview for a sample of the activity. ⭐
 
 
5th Grade Social Studies TEKS
(4) History. The student understands political, economic, and social changes that occurred in the United States during the 19th century. The student is expected to:
(D) explain the central role of the expansion of slavery in causing sectionalism, disagreement over states’ rights, and the Civil War;
 
(23) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:
(A) differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as technology; interviews; biographies; oral, print, and visual material; documents; and artifacts to acquire information about the United States;
(B) analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions;
(C) organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps;
 
 
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Causes of the Civil War Activity for 5th Grade https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product/causes-of-the-civil-war-activity-for-5th-grade https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product/causes-of-the-civil-war-activity-for-5th-grade#respond Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:04:41 +0000 https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/?post_type=product&p=16403 Engage your students as you explore the causes of the Civil War with images, readings, Doodle Notes™, and Hexagonal Thinking.

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Engage your students as you explore the causes of the Civil War with images, readings, Doodle Notes™, and Hexagonal Thinking. Students will begin this lesson by analyzing images of events leading to the Civil War. They will then read about the causes of the Civil War and events leading to the Civil War. To support the reading, students will be asked to highlight key information and summarize the content in their Doodle Notes™. Your students will complete the activity with a Hexagonal Thinking activity.
 
With this resource, you will receive:
 
-directions for the activity which include additional essay or discussion questions,
 
-Seven Word Wall terms and a vocabulary chart,
 
-a preview activity with eight different images to analyze,
 
-6 pages of informational text on the causes of the Civil War and events leading to the Civil War (also on Google Slides™),
 
–Comprehension questions embedded into the readings,
 
-2 page Doodle Notes™ graphic organizer,
 
–Hexagonal Thinking activity to make connections between people, terms, and events leading to the Civil War, and
 
-a key.
 
 
Doodle notes is a trademarked term used with permission. Please visit doodlenotes.org for more information.
 
 
⭐Please download the preview to see more information on this resource. ⭐
5th Grade TEKS
(4) History. The student understands political, economic, and social changes that occurred in the United States during the 19th century. The student is expected to:
(D) explain the central role of the expansion of slavery in causing sectionalism, disagreement over states’ rights, and the Civil War;
 
(23) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:
(A) differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as technology; interviews; biographies; oral, print, and visual material; documents; and artifacts to acquire information about the United States;
(B) analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions;
(C) organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps;
(D) identify different points of view about an issue, topic, historical event, or current event; and
(E) identify the historical context of an event.
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Westward Expansion Annotated Map Project for 5th Grade Social Studies https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product/westward-expansion-annotated-map-project-for-5th-grade-social-studies https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product/westward-expansion-annotated-map-project-for-5th-grade-social-studies#comments Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:01:37 +0000 https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/?post_type=product&p=16164 With this resource you will have the materials to teach the vocabulary for the unit with 12 Word Wall terms, provide background knowledge with 11 pages of informational text and Doodle Notes™, and then have your students create an annotated map with symbols to represent what they have learned about Westward Expansion.

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Are you looking for a hands-on project for your Westward Expansion era? Try an annotated map! With this resource you will have the materials to teach the vocabulary for the unit with 12 Word Wall terms, provide background knowledge with 11 pages of informational text and Doodle Notes™, and then have your students create an annotated map with symbols to represent what they have learned about Westward Expansion.
 
This resource includes:
 
–detailed directions for the project,
–12 Word Wall terms for vocabulary instruction,
–11 pages of informational text on the Louisiana Purchase, Florida Cession, Texas Annexation, Mexican Cession, California Gold Rush, Oregon Territory, Gadsden Purchase, Impact on Native Americans, and Movement West,
–7 pages of Doodle Notes™,
–symbols to use for your annotated map,
–Google Slides™,
-a rubric, and
–answer keys.
 
Please download the preview to see more information on this resource.
 
Doodle notes is a trademarked term used with permission. Please visit doodlenotes.org for more information.
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5th Grade Social Studies TEKS
(4) History. The student understands political, economic, and social changes that occurred in the United States during the 19th century. The student is expected to:
(C) identify significant events and concepts associated with U.S. territorial expansion, including the Louisiana Purchase, the expedition of Lewis and Clark, and Manifest Destiny;
(F) identify the challenges, opportunities, and contributions of people from various American Indian and immigrant groups such as the settlement of the frontier and building of the Transcontinental Railroad.
 
(6) Geography. The student understands places and regions in the United States. The student is expected to:
(A) describe political and economic regions in the United States that result from patterns of human activity;
(B) describe regions in the United States based on physical characteristics such as landform, climate, and vegetation;
 
(7) Geography. The student understands the location and patterns of settlement and the geographic factors that influence where people live. The student is expected to:
(B) explain the geographic factors that influence patterns of settlement and the distribution of population in the United States; and
 
(8) Geography. The student understands how people adapt to and modify their environment. The student is expected to:
(A) describe how and why people have adapted to and modified their environment in the United States such as the use of human resources to meet basic needs;
 
(11) Economics. The student understands the impact of supply and demand on consumers and producers in a free enterprise system. The student is expected to:
(B) evaluate the effects of supply and demand on industry and agriculture, including the plantation system, in the United States.
 
(12) Economics. The student understands patterns of work and economic activities in the United States. The student is expected to:
(A) compare how people in different regions of the United States earn a living, past and present;
(B) identify and explain how geographic factors have influenced the location of economic activities in the United States;
 
(23) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:
(A) differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as technology; interviews; biographies; oral, print, and visual material; documents; and artifacts to acquire information about the United States;
(B) analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions;
 
(25) Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:
(A) use social studies terminology correctly;
(B) incorporate main and supporting ideas in verbal and written communication;
(D) create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies.
 
 
 
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The Louisiana Purchase Activity for 5th Grade https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product/the-louisiana-purchase-activity-for-5th-grade https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product/the-louisiana-purchase-activity-for-5th-grade#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:53:56 +0000 https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/?post_type=product&p=16120 Your students will read, take notes, and play games as they learn about the growth and expansion of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase.

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This is a perfect lesson for your 5th grade Social Studies class on the Louisiana Purchase! Your students will read, take notes, and play games as they learn about the growth and expansion of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase. In this resource, your students will start the lesson with an Anticipation Guide on the Louisiana Purchase. They will then read a 2-page handout and make their own notes with Doodle Notes™. After they finish, you can play a Question and Answer match-up game and conclude the lesson with a “Somebody Wanted…” summary. This resource also includes Google Slides™.
 
This Resource Includes:
  • Directions for the activity,
  • An anticipation guide on the Louisiana Purchase,
  • 2-pages of informational text on the Louisiana Purchase,
  • Doodle Notes™ for your students to complete,
  • A Q&A Match-Up game,
  • A template for a “Somebody Wanted…” summary,
  • Google Slides™, and
  • Answer keys.
 
⭐Please download the previews to see more information on this bundle. ⭐
 
 
Doodle notes is a trademarked term used with permission. Please visit doodlenotes.org for more information.
 
5th Grade Social Studies TEKS
(4) History. The student understands political, economic, and social changes that occurred in the United States during the 19th century. The student is expected to:
(C) identify significant events and concepts associated with U.S. territorial expansion, including the Louisiana Purchase, the expedition of Lewis and Clark, and Manifest Destiny;
 
(21) Culture. The student understands the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups to the United States culture. The student is expected to:
(B) summarize the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups to our national identity.
 
(23) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:
(A) differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as technology; interviews; biographies; oral, print, and visual material; documents; and artifacts to acquire information about the United States;
(B) analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions;
 
 
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© Social Studies Success®, LLC. This purchase is for you and your classroom. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote. Do not share this document with Amazon Inspire.
 
Please review all product descriptions and previews. If you have a question, contact me before you purchase at SocialStudiesSuccess1@gmail.com. As this is a digital product, all sales are final.
 
 
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The War of 1812 for 5th Grade https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product/the-war-of-1812-for-5th-grade https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product/the-war-of-1812-for-5th-grade#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:35:39 +0000 https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/?post_type=product&p=15941 Featuring a lesson plan, Word Wall terms, vocabulary activity, informational text, Doodle Notes™ and a I Have, Who Has? review game, this resource will engage and educate your students as they learn about the causes, important events, and effects of the War of 1812.

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This resource is a comprehensive and interactive way to teach your students about the War of 1812. Featuring a lesson plan, Word Wall terms, vocabulary activity, informational text, Doodle Notes™ and a I Have, Who Has? review game, this resource will engage and educate your students as they learn about the causes, important events, and effects of the War of 1812. Google Slides™ are also included.
 
Your purchase includes:
 
– A lesson plan that guides you through the activity
 
– Word Wall Terms to teach vocabulary terms
 
– Directions for a Vocabulary Activity
 
– Informational text on the Causes of the War of 1812, Important Events during the War of 1812, and the effects of the War of 1812
 
– Doodle Notes™ for the War of 1812
 
– Google Slides™
 
– Primary source song analysis,
 
– I have, Who has? review game, and a
 
– key.
 
⭐Please download the previews to see more information on this resource. ⭐
 
Doodle notes is a trademarked term used with permission. Please visit doodlenotes.org for more information.
 
Social Studies TEKS for 5th Grade
 
(4) History. The student understands political, economic, and social changes that occurred in the United States during the 19th century. The student is expected to: (A) describe the causes and effects of the War of 1812 such as impressment of sailors, territorial conflicts with Great Britain, and the increase in U.S. manufacturing;
 
(16) Citizenship. The student understands important symbols, customs, celebrations, and landmarks that represent American beliefs and principles that contribute to our national identity. The student is expected to:
(B) sing or recite “The Star-Spangled Banner” and explain its history;
 
(20) Culture. The student understands the relationship between the arts and the times during which they were created. The student is expected to:
(B) explain how examples of art, music, and literature reflect the times during which they were created.
 
(23) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:
(A) differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as technology; interviews; biographies; oral, print, and visual material; documents; and artifacts to acquire information about the United States;
(B) analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions;
(C) organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps;
(E) identify the historical context of an event.
 
 
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Immigration to the US 5th Grade Activity https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product/immigration-to-the-us-5th-grade-activity https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product/immigration-to-the-us-5th-grade-activity#respond Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:15:42 +0000 https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/?post_type=product&p=15886 Dig deep into the content while your students explore the essential question “How did immigrants contribute to the growth of the United States” through a Character Collage group activity. Google Slides™ are included.

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Dig deep into the content while your students explore the essential question “How did immigrants contribute to the growth of the United States” through a Character Collage group activity. Google Slides™ are included.
 
Students will begin this lesson with a vocabulary development activity. They will then read a background essay on immigration to the United States while completing Doodle Notes™. Next, your students will be divided into groups as they research different immigrant groups that have impacted the United States: the Germans, the Irish, the Chinese, the Vietnamese, and Mexican. Once your students have finished their research, they will create a life-size Character Collage highlighting the accomplishments of their group.
 
When you purchase this activity, you will receive:
 
-a lesson plan
 
-Word Wall Terms and activity to help build vocabulary
 
-a 2 page background essay on “Immigration to the United States” with Doodle Notes™,
 
–Background readings for each immigrant group: Germans, Chinese, Irish, Vietnamese, and Mexican
 
-Detailed step by step student directions for creating a life-size Character Collage,
 
-a rubric,
 
–Google Slides™, and
 
-a key.
 
 
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Doodle notes is a trademarked term used with permission. Please visit doodlenotes.org for more information.
 
 
5th Grade Social Studies TEKS
(4) History. The student understands political, economic, and social changes that occurred in the United States during the 19th century. The student is expected to:
(F) identify the challenges, opportunities, and contributions of people from various American Indian and immigrant groups such as the settlement of the frontier and building of the Transcontinental Railroad.
 
(12) Economics. The student understands patterns of work and economic activities in the United States. The student is expected to:
(B) identify and explain how geographic factors have influenced the location of economic activities in the United States;
(C) analyze the effects of immigration and migration on the economic development and growth of the United States; and
 
(21) Culture. The student understands the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups to the United States culture. The student is expected to:
(A) describe customs and traditions of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups in the United States; and
(B) summarize the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups to our national identity.
 
 
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Please review all product descriptions and previews. If you have a question, contact me before you purchase at SocialStudiesSuccess1@gmail.com. As this is a digital product, all sales are final.
 
 
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Understanding Political Parties Activity https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product/understanding-political-parties-activity https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/product/understanding-political-parties-activity#comments Fri, 22 Sep 2023 21:20:25 +0000 https://www.socialstudiessuccess.com/?post_type=product&p=15775 Help your students understand government with this resource which gives an overview of the Democratic and Republican party.

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In 5th grade Social Studies, students are required to understand and explain the symbols and members of the different political parties. Help your students understand government with this resource which gives an overview of the Democratic and Republican party.
 
Start off the lesson with an activity to introduce the vocabulary associated with the political party system. Students will then read about the differences between the Democratic and Republican party and take Doodle Notes™. Once they are finished, they will review the content with a fun Hexagonal Thinking game. This resource is also available in Google Slides™.
 
In this activity you will receive:
 
–9 Word Wall terms for Political Parties and a Vocabulary Matching Activity,
–5 Pages of Reading on political parties; an Introduction Page, and 2 pages each for both Democratic and Republican parties,
-Doodle Notes to take notes on the Republican and Democratic Party,
-A Hexagonal Thinking activity to review the political parties,
–Google Slides™ and
–Keys.
 
Please download the preview for detailed directions and samples.
 
 
 
 
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5th Grade Social Studies TEKS
(16) Citizenship. The student understands important symbols, customs, celebrations, and landmarks that represent American beliefs and principles that contribute to our national identity. The student is expected to:
(A) explain various patriotic symbols, including Uncle Sam; national celebrations such as Labor Day; and political symbols such as the donkey and elephant;
 
(18) Citizenship. The student understands the importance of effective leadership in a constitutional republic. The student is expected to:
(A) identify past and present leaders in the national government, including the president and various members of Congress, and their political parties; and
(B) identify leadership qualities of national leaders, past and present.
 
(23) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:
(A) differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as technology; interviews; biographies; oral, print, and visual material; documents; and artifacts to acquire information about the United States;
(B) analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions;
(C) organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps;
 
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Engage your students while learning the Constitution including the Three Branches of Government and the amendments with vocabulary word walls, readings, graphic organizer, multiple processing activities, and a card sort game. Your students will be engaged as they participate in a 4-Corner activity, create hands-on models of the Preamble, and visit different stations to learn about the Constitution and the branches of government.
 
This resource is designed to help you teach the Constitution. There are several lessons included. You will receive a lesson on the Preamble to the Constitution, a station activity for the branches of government, and a card sort to review before a test. This resource is also available in Google Slides™.
 
In this activity you will receive:
 
–16 Word Wall terms for the Constitution and a Vocabulary Pyramid Activity,
–A Four Corner Activity with placards to introduce the Preamble to the Constitution,
–2 Pages of Reading on the Preamble,
-A graphic organizer to take notes on the Preamble,
-A Pipe Cleaner Preamble activity to create a model of the Preamble,
-2 Pages of Reading to introduce the 3 Branches of Government and a graphic organizer to take notes,
–Readings and Extension Activities to create stations on the Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, and Amendments to the Constitution,
–A graphic organizer on the 3 Branches of Government,
-A card sort activity to review the 3 Branches of Government and Checks and Balances,
–Google Slides™ and
–Keys.
 
Please download the preview for detailed directions and samples.
 
 
 
 
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5th Grade Social Studies TEKS
(14) Government. The student understands important ideas in the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The student is expected to:
(B) explain the purposes of the U.S. Constitution as identified in the Preamble;
 
(15) Government. The student understands the framework of government created by the U.S. Constitution of 1787. The student is expected to:
(A) identify and explain the basic functions of the three branches of government;
(B) identify the reasons for and describe the system of checks and balances outlined in the U.S. Constitution;
 
(23) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:
(A) differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as technology; interviews; biographies; oral, print, and visual material; documents; and artifacts to acquire information about the United States;
(B) analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions;
(C) organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps;
 
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