Louisiana Grade 5 Social Studies: Curriculum BUNDLE! (No-Prep, State-aligned)

This bundle was customized for a Louisiana teacher by using resources that I have available. It is aligned with current state-standards, and will be adjusted when/if state standards change in the future. Check out the "Bonus File" to get a glimpse of how this bundle addresses Louisiana's Grade 5 Social Studies standards. Not a Louisiana teacher? By checking out the Bonus File, you may find that this bundle also aligns with your 4th or 5th grade state standards!

This is a No-Prep and No-Textbook needed bundle. It addresses literacy and reading skills development that most school districts now recommend. Workbooks and PowerPoints are Google compatible, and printable, interactive activities are also included. Questions? Please ask! Submit your questions in the Q&A section, and I will respond promptly :)

Please Note: Resources are not editable. For a better understanding of the lessons provided in this bundle, please click "Preview” next to each "Product in this Bundle" listed above and continue reading below, where specific topics in each unit are described.

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TYPES OF MAPS (Full Unit):

Lesson 1: MAP BASICS

Lesson 2: POLITICAL MAPS

Lesson 3: PHYSICAL MAPS

Lesson 4: ROAD MAPS

Lesson 5: CLIMATE MAPS

Lesson 6: RESOURCE MAPS

Lesson 7: THEMATIC MAPS

MESOAMERICA: MAYA, AZTEC, AND INCA (Full Unit):

Lesson 1: AN OVERVIEW OF MESOAMERICA

- Location and Geography

- Farming and Resources

- Zapotec People

Lesson 2: MAYA CIVILIZATION

- Location, The Olmecs and their influence

- Government, Farming, Religion

- Advancements, Maya Spotlight: The Maya Ruins

Lesson 3: AZTEC EMPIRE

- Location, Tenochtitlan

- Government, Farming, Religion

- Advancements, Aztec Spotlight: Teotihuacan

Lesson 4: INCA CIVILIZATION

- Location, Cuzco

- Government, Farming, Religion

- Advancements, Inca Spotlight: Machu Picchu

Lesson 5: THE FALL OF ANCIENT AMERICA

- European Exploration

- Warfare, Disease, and Collapse

NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL REGIONS (Read & Research Unit):

Topics:

- AN INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL REGIONS

- EASTERN WOODLAND REGION

- SOUTHEAST REGION

- GREAT PLAINS REGION

- SOUTHWEST REGION

- PLATEAU REGION

- NORTHWEST COAST REGION

- CALIFORNIA INTERMOUNTAIN REGION

EUROPEAN EXPLORATION (Full Unit):

Lesson 1: AN OVERVIEW OF EUROPEAN EXPLORATION

- The Beginning

- The Voyage

- Tools and Technology

Lesson 2: SPANISH EXPLORATION

- The Spanish empire and the New World

- Spanish Explorers: Columbus and Balboa

- Spanish Conquistadors: Cortés, Pizarro, and de Soto

Lesson 3: PORTUGUESE EXPLORATION

- Portuguese trade with the east

- Portuguese Explorers: Diaz, da Gama, and Cabral

Lesson 4: FRENCH EXPLORATION

- France and the Northwest Passage

- French Explorers: Verrazzano, Cartier, de Champlain

Lesson 5: ENGLISH EXPLORATION

- England’s exploration of North America

- English Explorers: Cabot and Raleigh

Lesson 6: DUTCH EXPLORATION

- The Netherlands global trade and colonies

- Dutch Explorers: Henry Hudson

Lesson 7: INTERACTIONS WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

- Effect of European exploration on indigenous peoples

Lesson 8: TRANSATLANTIC TRADE

- Slavery and the Middle Passage

- The Columbian Exchange

THIRTEEN AMERICAN COLONIES (Full Unit):

Topics:

THE BEGINNING OF COLONIZATION

- European Land Claims

- Columbian Exchange

- Triangular Trade

SETTLING THE THIRTEEN COLONIES

- Religious Freedom

- The Lost Colony of Roanoke

- Relationships with Indigenous Peoples

NEW ENGLAND COLONIES

- Geography

- Settlers (Pilgrims, Puritans, John Winthrop, Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson)

- The Economy

- Culture

MIDDLE COLONIES

- Geography

- Settlers (Quakers, William Penn)

- The Economy

- Culture

SOUTHERN COLONIES

- Geography

- Settlers (Jamestown, John Smith)

- The Economy

- Culture

AMERICAN REVOLUTION (Full Unit):

Lesson 1: A BRIEF HISTORY: THE COLONIAL PERIOD

- The Thirteen Colonies

- The French and Indian War

- King George III & Parliament

Lesson 2: CAUSES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

- The Colonists Want Representation

- Taxation Without Representation is Tyranny!

• The Sugar Act
• The Stamp Act
• The Townshend Act & Boston Massacre
• The Tea Acts & Boston Tea Party
• The Intolerable Acts
• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

Lesson 3: THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

- The Decision to Declare Independence

- Create a ‘Declaration of Independence’ Mini-Book!

Lesson 4: THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR: MAJOR EVENTS

- The People of the Revolutionary War (Patriots, Loyalists, Red Coats)

- Important Battles (Bunker Hill, Saratoga, Yorktown)

Lesson 5: THE TREATY OF PARIS

- A Victory for the Colonists

- A Fresh Start- The Articles of Confederation

THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT (Full Unit):

Lesson 1: THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES

- The Supreme Law of the Land, Bill of Rights, and Separation of Powers

Lesson 2: THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

- Organization and Legislative Powers

- The Senate and the House of Representatives

Lesson 3: THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH

- Executive Positions, Roles and Powers

- President, Vice President, and Cabinet

Lesson 4: THE JUDICIAL BRANCH

- Judicial Branch responsibilities and organization

- The Supreme Court

Lesson 5: CHECKS & BALANCES

- Checks & Balances Explained with Examples

Lesson 6: GOVERNMENT & CIVICS

- Democracy & Election, Federalism, Citizen Rights and Responsibilities

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