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In Grade 5, students study early United States history and foundations of the United States government. Students investigate cultural diversity, an emerging national identity, and American democracy. Students investigate the economic, political, and social forces that shaped national identity using disciplinary tools and resources that support planning and developing inquiries, gathering relevant information, and communication of knowledge and ideas about the nation’s history. (Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Standards)

Course Questions
• What were the economic, political, and social impacts of colonization in the Americas?
• How did the American Revolution shape the national identity of the United States?

Course Topics
1. Migration and Settlement
2. The Colonial Era
3. The American Revolution
4. The United States Constitution and Civic Participation

View the Connecticut Model Social Studies Curriculum for Grade 5 (GoOpenCT)