Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies

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George Washington's Obituary: The following lesson will introduce students to the research process--formulating questions, choosing resources, fact finding, and note-taking. After completing their research, they will write a short obituary for George Washington. Activities will integrate Reading, Language, Social Studies, Writing, and Computer Skills.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); By Kathy Blades.

Declare the causes: The Declaration of Independence: Introduces students to the development of the Declaration of Indepedence as both an historical process and a writing process through the use of role play and creative writing. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

I do solemnly swear: Presidential inaugurations: Students reflect on what the Presidential inauguration has become and what it has been, while they meet a host of memorable historical figures and uncover a sense of America's past through archival materials. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Learning about research and writing using the American Revolution: In this lesson that combines historical research and acrostic poetry, students use prior knowledge about the American Revolution to guide their research interests. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies and English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

The Preamble to the Constitution: How do you make a more perfect union?: Students investigate the purposes of the U.S. Constitution and study fundamental values and principles as they are expressed in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

We must not be enemies: Lincoln's first inaugural address: This series of lesson plans aims to help students to understand the historical context and significance of Lincoln's inaugural address through archival documents such as campaign posters, sheet music, vintage photographs and documents. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

What has happened in the White House?: Students explore historic events that have occurred at or directly affected the White House. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

What they left behind: Early multi-national influences in the United States: Students make connections between European voyages of discovery, colonial spheres of influence, and various aspects of American culture. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities