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Social Studies — Grade 5

Goal 1

The learner will apply key geographic concepts to the United States and other countries of North America.

Goal 2

The learner will analyze political and social institutions in North America and examine how these institutions respond to human needs, structure society, and influence behavior.

Goal 3

The learner will examine the roles various ethnic groups have played in the development of the United States and its neighboring countries.

Goal 4

The learner will trace key developments in United States history and describe their impact on the land and people of the nation and its neighboring countries.

Goal 5

The learner will evaluate ways the United States and other countries of North America make decisions about the allocation and use of economic resources.

Goal 6

The learner will recognize how technology has influenced change within the United States and other countries in North America.