5th Grade Social Studies and History Lesson Plans (page 1)

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Social Studies and History

Geography

Map

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Communities: Past and Present

Students explore an online resource to compare community life of the past with that of today.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Community and Ways of Life

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Hispanic Rhythmic Patterns and Drums

Use a music lesson that helps students understand drum rhythms, performing as a group, and improvising melodies from…

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Social Studies and History

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

Culture and Diversity

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Common Core Lesson Plans for the Who Was...? Series

Use the activities throughout this guide with the Who Was...? Series for teaching specific historical events, studying…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Social Studies and History

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The Wampanoag: A Thanksgiving Lesson

What were the origins of the first Thanksgiving? Students will look to the Wampanoag Indians' meaning of Thanksgiving…

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Social Studies and History

Native-American History (American Indians)

Culture and Diversity

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The U.S. Flag: Facts and Discussion Questions

Give your students information on the U.S. flag and thought-provoking related questions.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Government and Civics

Flags

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Labor Day Newspaper

Students learn about the history of the Labor Day holiday and write a newspaper about the various people and…

Subjects

Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

Community and Ways of Life

Social Studies and History

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Fantasy Vacation

Students do independent research about a vacation spot and then create a travel brochure describing this location.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Explorers' Voyages and Travel

Geography

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State Scavenger Hunt

Students use reference materials to gather information about the United States.

Subjects

Library Resources

Language Arts and Writing

U.S. States

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WORKSHEETS

Borrowed Words Game

Discover a game that will help students learn the origins of some words in the English language.

Subjects:

Immigration

Government and Civics

Social Studies and History

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MAPS

Triangular Trade in the Atlantic Ocean

In conjunction with a historical study of slavery, students will learn about triangular trade and use maps and a website…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Explorers' Voyages and Travel

Pilgrims

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Who Are My Representatives?

Students learn who their state and U.S. representatives are, discuss major political issues, and write letters to…

Subjects

U.S. Government

U.S. Elections

Government and Civics

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Modern Olympic Beginnings Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow

Give students a general introduction to the beginnings of the modern Olympic Games with these PowerPoint slides. Visit…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Ancient Greece

Olympic Games

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Ancient Egypt: The Age of the Pharaohs Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Introduce the defining characteristics of ancient Egypt, including pharaohs and pyramids, with these PowerPoint…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Ancient History

Ancient Egypt

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Appalachian Riddle Song

Capture your students' attention with this lesson focusing on "The Riddle Song" to show the pentatonic scale and…

Subjects

Music

Multicultural Music

Music National Content Standard 1

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Inaugural Poetry

Review poems read at presidential inauguration ceremonies with this lesson plan. After the presidential election is…

Subjects

Reading Comprehension

Literature

Poetry

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The Underground Railroad

Students take a "cyber-journey" through the Underground Railroad: the path to freedom for slaves in the 1850s. This is…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

African-American History

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Influencing Others in Our World

Students will study the lives of individuals, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks, who have positively…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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MAPS

Chart Columbus's Voyages

Students plot the course of Columbus's various expeditions on a map of the world.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Map

Australia and New Zealand

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Inventions Plus

Students use an online resource to view and learn about inventions, both accidental ones and ones created to solve a…

Subjects

Inventions

Social Studies and History

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History of Automobiles

In this lesson, students will do independent research to learn more about the invention of the automobile and assembly…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Inventions

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The Rights of Bike Riders

Students will write a letter to the editor of a newspaper in reaction to the bicycle helmet safety issue. This is an…

Subjects

U.S. Government

Safety

Government and Civics

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Life on the Prairie

Prairie life in the 1800s will come alive for students as they visit historical websites with photographs and…

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Vocabulary

American History/U.S. History

Language Arts and Writing

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What Can We Learn About Character from the Presidents of the United States?

President’s Day is not just a great opportunity to teach students about the presidents of the United States of America,…

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Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

Science

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