CURRICULUM
  N A V I G A T I O N

5th GRADE CURRICULUM

SOCIAL STUDIES
ACSI / Abeka Books / Plato Learning, Inc.

Students are able to enjoy the study of history as a picture of what man has done with the time God has given him. These two texts present the development of the United States as a nation under God. In multiple units students learn about the first Americans, the European influence, the settlement of the colonies, the French & Indian War, the American revolution, the constitution, the Civil War, a nation under change, the U.S. in the 20th century, and much more. Students develop a solid foundation in history and geography, with a focus on Christian principles.

Social Studies Skills Emphasis:
   -  Decision-making Drawing conclusions
   -  Asking questions Writing a report
   -  Determining the credibility of a source Writing an outline
   -  Determining the accuracy of a statement Understanding latitude & longitude
   -  Recognizing point of view Understanding elevation & relief
   -  Reading historical maps Reading time zone maps
   -  Finding directions Comparing line, circle & bar graphs
   -  Understanding map projections Using primary & secondary sources
   -  Reading time lines Reading newspapers
   -  Using reference materials Reading climographs
   -  Reading political cartoons Understanding cause & effect relationships
   -  Identifying fact & opinion

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Association of Christian Schools International.