Social Studies Grades 5-6 Overview
The
fifth grade course of study is designed to include a chronological and
thematic narrative of United States history from the time of the arrival
of people in the Americas through the American Revolution. The course
begins with a study of how Native American tribes were affected by
colonization, the Age of Exploration, and how it led to the settlement
of the New World. Through the year the students will explore the
development of the thirteen colonies and examine the events leading up
to and including the American Revolution. During this course of study
students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate how
America’s heritage was created by the interactions of people, cultures,
and the environment.
The sixth grade course of study is designed
to include a chronological and thematic narrative of United States
history from the development of the new nation to its rebuilding after
the Civil War. Specifically focusing on the creation and development of
the new nation after the Revolutionary War, the course begins with a
study of the United States Constitution. The course then addresses
domestic and foreign policies affecting the developing nation. Then,
expansion and growth of a new nation through territorial and cultural
means will be examined. The year ends with a an examination of the
causes and effects of the Civil War and the role the United States
government played in reconstructing America. Throughout the year,
students will examine government’s role in the successes and failures of
the nation during its early growth and expansion, while at the same
time evaluating the cultural and technological evolution experienced by
our nation.
This curriculum meets the requirements of the New
Jersey Student Learning Standards for Social Studies. Students will be
prepared to make informed decisions and be productive citizens in local,
national, and global communities.
Curriculum Guides
Grade 5 Map (Board Approved: 9/19/2022)
Grade 6 Map (Board Approved: 9/19/2022)