So I've written about the other core subjects (math, language arts) and science. It's time to move on to the social studies standards.
I've only taught all of three social studies lessons in my three semesters worth of student teaching. Too little? It's pretty average actually. Which is quite sad since I like teaching social studies, especially the geography and mapping topics.
The fifth grade theme is called "Making a New Nation."
Students in grade five study the development of the nation up to 1850, with an emphasis on the people who were already here, when and from where others arrived, and
why they came. Students learn about the colonial government founded on Judeo-
Christian principles, the ideals of the Enlightenment, and the English traditions of self-
government.
The above is quoted directly from the standards book. And there are a lot of standards. I'll get to them one section at a time for the next several weeks.
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