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ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI – SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM MAPPING

The Archdiocesan Standards are integrated into the Content Focus on the Curriculum Map and reinforced in each unit taught. Social Studies - 2017 Archdiocese of Cincinnati

CURRICULUM MAP – INTRODUCTION

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s 5th grade Social Studies curriculum serves as a basis for what all students should know and be

able to do in order to become literate and equipped with knowledge for the 21st century.

The 5th grade Curriculum Map provides a framework to guide teachers with information and support for developing,

implementing, and evaluating instruction directly aligned to The New Ohio Learning Social Studies Standards.



GRADE 5 EIT = 4 Days

Science Theme

Standard Description Content Focus Academic Vocabulary

SS G 5.1 Globes and other geographic tools can be used to

gather, process, and report information about people,

places and environments. Cartographers decide

which information to include in maps.

Spatial thinking

Geospatial technologies

Geographic data

Digital satellite image

Spatial perspective

Maps and globes

Geospatial technologies

Spatial thinking

Geographic tools

Cartographers

Global positioning system

(GPS)

Geographic information

system (GIS)

Remote sensing (RS)

Landscape

Region

Social Science

Map

Globe

SS G 5.1.1 Cartographers decide which information to include in

maps. Compare and contrast information and facts for the

following maps:

Physical features

Population density

Economic activity

Political climate

SS G 5.1.2 Computer systems include mapping skills that build

foundations for future work. List the function of the

following computer mapping systems:

Geographic Information System

(GIS)

Global Position System (GPS)

Remote Sensing (RS) SS G 5.1.3 Give examples of how spatial thinking and spatial skills

examine the relationships among people, places, and

environment.

SS G 5.3 Regions can be determined using various criteria (e.g.,

landform, climate, population, cultural or economic).

Social Studies Unit I Introduction to Geography

Chapter: A Geographer’s World

Lesson 1 Studying Geography

EQ: How does geography help us understand our world?

Catholic Identity

EQ: Why is it crucial to understand different cultures in the world?



SS G 5.3.1 Describe the following terms and their relationship to

regions:

Landform

Climate

Population

Culture

Economics SS G 5.3.2 Describe and discuss the following terms:

Place

Region

Homogeneity

SS G 5.4 Variations among physical environments within the

Western Hemisphere influence human activities.

Human activities also alter the physical environment. SS G 5.4.1 Explain the term “Human System” and what it represents.

SS G 5.4.2 Define and explain “Physical Environment” and “Human

Activity”.




Science Theme



landform, climate, population, cultural or economic). The five themes of geography

The six essential elements of

geography

Five Themes of Geography

Absolute location

Relative location

Environment

Landform

Climate

Population

Cultural

Economics


regions:

Landform

Climate

Population

Culture

Economics

SS G 5.3.2 Describe and discuss the following terms:

Place

Region

Homogeneity



Lesson 2 Geography Themes and Essential Elements

EQ: What is a region?

Catholic Identity

EQ: How do we recognize the church as an important community

building in all regions of the world?




Science Theme




Human activities also alter the physical environment.

Physical geography

Human geography

Computer mapping

Eratosthenes

Meteorology

Hydrology

Cartography

SS G 5.4.1 Explain the term “Human System” and what it represents.


Activity”. SS G 5.4.3 Explain how and why variations among physical

environments in the Western Hemisphere influence

human activities. SS G 5.4.4 Explain how human activities have altered the physical

environment of the Western Hemisphere.




regions:

Landform

Climate

Population

Culture

Economics



Lesson 3 The Branches of Geography

EQ: What do human geographers study?

Catholic Identity

EQ: What can we learn by studying people from different cultures?




Place

Region

Homogeneity




which information to include in maps. SS G 5.1.4 Describe the term “geographic data” and its relationship

to geospatial technology.




Science Theme






Movement and energy

Earth’s seasons

Solar energy

Rotation

Revolution

Latitude

Tropics

Tilt

The Seasons

Northern Hemisphere



following maps:

Physical features

Population density

Economic activity

Political climate

SS G 5.1.2 Computer systems include mapping skills that build




(GIS)




environment.


Chapter: Planet Earth

Lesson1 Earth and the Sun’s energy

EQ: How do physical processes and features shape life

on earth?

Catholic Identity

EQ: How can we work for justice and peace and become responsible

stewards of God’s creation?



SS G 5.1.4 Describe the term “geographic data” and its relationship

to geospatial technology.

SS G 5.2 Latitude and longitude can be used to make

observations about location and generalizations about

climate. SS G 5.2.1 Explain how location on the earth’s surface is identified.

SS G 5.2.2 Describe the function and position of “longitude” on

maps.

SS G 5.2.3 Explain the function and location of the “Prime Meridian”

and “Equator”.

SS G 5.2.4 Explain the function and position of “latitude” on maps.

SS G 5.2.5 Describe the term: “Parallels of latitude” and its function.

SS G 5.2.6 Explain the meaning and purpose of an “absolute grid” on

a map.

SS G 5.2.7 Explain the term: “climate” and its relationship with

“atmospheric conditions”.






Science Theme




climate.

Physical environment

Economic opportunities

Human activities

Climate

Landforms

The Water Cycle

Freshwater

Glaciers

Surface water

Precipitation

Groundwater

Water Vapor

Water Cycle

SS G 5.2.7 Explain the term: “climate” and its relationship with






Human activities also alter the physical environment. SS G 5.4.2 Define and explain “Physical Environment” and “Human







Lesson 2 Water on Earth

EQ: How is saltwater different from freshwater?

Catholic Identity

EQ: Why is water a significant symbol in the Catholic faith?




Science Theme




Landforms

Earth’s plates

Alfred Wegener

Continental drift

Landforms

Continents

Plate tectonics

Lava

Earthquakes

Weathering

Erosion


regions:

Landform

Climate

Population

Culture

Economics


Place

Region

Homogeneity



Lesson 3 The Land

EQ: How do landforms affect humans and human

activity?

Catholic Identity

EQ: Why is it important to protect and care for landforms?




Science Theme




places and environments. Cartographers decide which

information to include in maps.

Spatial thinking skills

Environments by mapping and

graphing

Geographic representations

Climate

Earth’s rotation

Prevailing winds

Ocean currents

Front

Weather

Climate SS G 5.2 Latitude and longitude can be used to make


climate. SS G 5.2.1 Explain how location on the earth’s surface is identified.

SS G 5.2.2 Describe the function and position of “longitude” on

maps.









Chapter: Climate Environment and Resources

Lesson 1 Weather and Climate

EQ: What factors shape Earth’s different environments?

Catholic Identity

EQ: What are some objects of beauty that depict God’s glory?




Science Theme




climate.

Earth’s five major climates

Cause and effect of weather

Climate zone

Regions

Climate zones

Monsoon

Savannas

Steppes

Permafrost

Tundra

Tropical




regions:

Landform

Climate

Population

Culture


Place

Region

Homogeneity




Activity”.



Lesson 2 World Climates

EQ: Why does the temperature become colder the high

up you go?

Catholic Identity

EQ: What are ways we can transform ourselves from worldliness to

true spirituality?



SS G 5.4.3 Explain how and why variations among physical







Science Theme




Human activities also alter the physical environment.

Ecosystems

Balances of nature

Changes to environments

Environment

Ecosystem

Habitat

Desertification

Extinct

Humus







SS G 5.5 American Indians developed unique cultures with

many different ways of life. American Indian tribes

and nations can be classified into cultural groups

based on geographic similarities. SS G 5.5.1 The Indians of North and South America formed

hundreds of tribes and nations with many different ways

of life which are called “Cultural Groups”. List the ten

“Cultural Groups” of Canada and the United States.

SS G 5.6 Political, environmental, social and economic factors

cause people, products and ideas to move from place

to place in the Western Hemisphere today.



Lesson 3 Natural Environment

EQ: Why is the “forest ecosystem” one of survival?

Catholic Identity

EQ: Why is it important to research and protect endangered species

and animals?



SS G 5.6.1 People, products, and ideas move from place to place in

the Western Hemisphere for political, environmental,

social and economic reasons. List the area of change the

following factors would affect the most:

Political Factors

Environmental Factors

Social factors

Economic Factors




Science Theme


SS E 5.3 The availability of productive resources (i.e. human

resources, capital goods, and natural resources)

promotes specialization that leads to trade.

Natural resources

Energy resources

Nuclear resources

Mineral resources

Natural resources

Renewable resources

Nonrenewable resources

Deforestation

Reforestation

Fossil fuels

Hydroelectric power

Scarcity

SS E 5.3.1 Define, explain and summarize the following economic

terms:

Productive resources

Goods and services

Capital goods

Human resources

Natural resources

Manufacturing

Trade

Specialization

Opportunity cost

Scarcity

SS E 5.3.4 Comprise of list of “natural” resources to compare with

“productive” resources.

SS E 5.3.5 Explain how the availability of productive resources in a

specific region usually promotes specialized trade.



Lesson 4 Natural Resources

EQ: How can we help to conserve water and preserve

the environment?

Catholic Identity

EQ: What are our responsibilities as Catholics to the poor and

vulnerable?



SS E 5.4 The availability of productive resources and the

division of labor impact productive capacity. Pay

impacts productive lives. SS E 5.4.1 Describe and explain the terms:

Production

Consumption




Science Theme


SS H 5.3 European exploration and colonization had lasting

effects which can be used to understand the Western

Hemisphere today. Early missionaries had lasting

effects with accomplishments in the Western

Hemisphere.

Culture

Human Systems

Places and Regions

Heritage

Culture

Culture trait

Culture region

Ethnic group

Cultural diversity

Cultural diffusion SS G 5.1 Globes and other geographic tools can be used to



which information to include in maps. SS G 5.1.1 Cartographers decide which information to include in


following maps:

Physical features

Population density

Economic activity

Political climate





Chapter: The World’s People

Lesson 1 Culture

EQ: What concepts help geographers understand the

World’s People?

Catholic Identity

EQ: Why is it important to know and love our neighbors?




Science Theme





Population density

Population patterns

Migration

Population growth

Calculating

Trends

Migration

Birthrates SS G 5.6.1 People, products, and ideas move from place to place in

the Western Hemisphere for political, environmental,

social and economic reasons. List the area of change the

following factors would affect the most:

Political Factors


Social factors

Economic Factors




regions:

Landform

Climate

Population

Culture


Place

Region

Homogeneity



Lesson 2 Population

EQ: Why is it important to know about the population

trends of an area?

Catholic Identity

EQ: Why is it important to share the cultures and traditions of the

Catholic Church as it has been passed down through the years?




Science Theme





Global Trade

United Nations

Primary source

Democracy

Communism

Market economy

Command economy

GDP – Gross Domestic Product

Compare / Contrast

Democracy

Communism

Market economy

Command economy

GDP

Developed countries

Developing countries


terms:


Goods and services

Capital goods

Human resources

Natural resources

Manufacturing

Trade

Specialization

Opportunity cost

Scarcity



impacts productive lives.

SS GV 4.6 A constitution is a written plan of government.

SS GV 4.6.1 Describe the purpose of a “democratic constitution” in

Ohio and the United States.

SS E 5.2 The choices people make have both present and future

consequences. Scripture help guide people to make

choices that have consequences that are Godlike.



Lesson 3 Government & Economy

EQ: How do government and economics affect your

life?

Catholic Identity

EQ: What can Catholics do as individuals to help support their

government?




Science Theme





United Nations (U.N.)

World community

Interdependence

Globalization

Globalization

Popular culture

Interdependence

United Nations

Humanitarian Aid

SS E 5.2.1 Gather information to explain the present and future

consequences of an “economic decision”. SS E 5.2.2 Construct a list for showing examples of economic

choices that have both present and future consequences. SS E 5.2.3 Write an explanatory paper defining, explaining, and

summarizing, the necessity for collaboration and problem

solving when making solid economic choices.



promotes specialization that leads to trade. SS E 5.3.1 Define, explain and summarize the following economic

terms:


Goods and services

Capital goods

Human resources

Natural resources

Manufacturing

Social Studies

Unit I Introduction to Geography


Lesson 4 Global Connections

EQ: What makes global connections possible?

Catholic Identity

EQ: How can reading biographies of the saints help us learn how to

live as good Catholics?



Trade

Specialization

Opportunity cost

Scarcity



impacts productive lives. SS E 5.4.1 Describe and explain the terms:

Production

Consumption

SS E 5.4.2 Define and give examples of “Productive Capacity”.

SS E 5.4.3 Explain how the availability of resources influences

“Productive Capacity”.



GRADE 5 EIT = 5 DAYS

Science Theme


SS H 5.2 Early Indian civilizations (Maya, Inca, Aztec, and

Mississippian) existed in the Western Hemisphere prior to

the arrival of Europeans. These civilizations had developed

unique governments, social structures, religions,

technologies, and agricultural practices and products.

The Classic Age

Maya Civilization

Maize

Palenque

Observatories

Rebel

Civilization SS H 5.2.1 Early civilization include eight features of civilization:

Cities

Well organized central governments

Complex religion

Job specialization

Social class

Arts and architecture

Public works

Writing

Research the features of “Early Civilization” to discuss the

commonalities and differences that existed in America prior to

the European arrival. SS H 5.2.2 Early Indian civilizations (Maya, Inca, Aztec, and

Mississippian) existed in the Western Hemisphere prior to the

arrival of Europeans. Use a visual (Chart or electronic

organizer) to compare the unique characteristics of the four

civilizations including governments, social structures, religions,

technology, and product and practices of agriculture. Identify

Social Studies Unit II The Americas

Chapter: Early History of the Americas

Lesson 1 The Maya

EQ: What major civilizations thrived in the Americas

prior to the arrival of European explorers?

Catholic Identity

EQ: How did the early European explorers spread Christianity?



and discuss the commonalities and differences between the

characteristics of civilizations.

SS G 5.5 American Indians developed unique cultures with many

different ways of life. American Indian tribes and nations

can be classified into cultural groups based on geographic

similarities.




Science Theme



cause people, products and ideas to move from place to

place in the Western Hemisphere today.

Aztec Empire 1519

Tenochtitlan

Cortes

Inca Empire

Francisco Pizarro

Atahualpa

Causeway

Tenochtitlan

Inca

Quechua

Masonry

Cuzco

SS G 5.6.1 People, products, and ideas move from place to place in the

Western Hemisphere for political, environmental, social and

economic reasons. List the area of change the following

factors would affect the most:

Political Factors


Social factors

Economic Factors



the arrival of Europeans. These civilizations had

developed unique governments, social structures,

religions, technologies, and agricultural practices and

products. SS H 5.2.1 Early civilization include eight features of civilization:

Cities


Complex religion

Job specialization

Social Studies Unit II Theme: The Americas


Lesson 2 The Aztecs

EQ: Why was social structure and religion important in

shaping life in early empires?

Catholic Identity

EQ: What were the difference in worshipping God between the

Aztecs and Mayan Indians?



Social class


Public works

Writing


commonalities and differences that existed in America prior

to the European arrival. SS H 5.2.2 Early Indian civilizations (Maya, Inca, Aztec, and




civilizations including governments, social structures,

religions, technology, and product and practices of

agriculture. Identify and discuss the commonalities and

differences between the characteristics of civilizations.




similarities. SS G 5.5.1 The Indians of North and South America formed hundreds of

tribes and nations with many different ways of life which are

called “Cultural Groups”. List the ten “Cultural Groups” of

Canada and the United States. SS G 5.5.2 Make generalizations about the way of life within and among

cultural areas. SS G 5.5.3 Compare cultural similarities of each group.

SS G 5.5.4 List the five Cultural Groups of Latin America.




Science Theme







products.

Inca Empire

Inca Empire influences:

o Social structure

o Religion

o Cultural achievement

Francisco Pizarro

Desert West

Eastern Woodlands

Great Plains

Arctic

Subarctic

Cuzco

Quechua

Masonry

Machu Pichu

SS H 5.2.1 Early civilization include eight features of civilization:

Cities


Complex religion

Job specialization

Social class


Public works

Writing









Lesson 3 The Incas

EQ: Why and how did the Inca Empire in South

America get conquered?

Catholic Identity

EQ: What influenced the Inca Indians regarding religion?








Western Hemisphere influence human activities. Human

activities also alter the physical environment. SS G 5.4.2 Define and explain “Physical Environment” and “Human


environments in the Western Hemisphere influence human

activities. SS G 5.4.4 Explain how human activities have altered the physical





similarities.

SS G 5.5.1 The Indians of North and South America formed hundreds of






SS G 5.5.5 List and discuss generalizations about cultural ways of life

among American Indian in the North versus American

Indians in the South.




Science Theme




Physical features of

Mexico

Baja California

Rio Grande

Natural Resources of

Mexico

Peninsula

Yucatan

Gulf of Mexico

Sierra Madre

Plateaus

Natural resources

Vegetation

Tropical climate

SS G 5.3.1 Describe the following terms and their relationship to regions:

Landform

Climate

Population

Culture


Place

Region

Homogeneity



activities also alter the physical environment. SS G 5.4.1 Explain the term “Human System” and what it represents.


Activity”. SS G 5.4.3 Explain how and why variations among physical environments

in the Western Hemisphere influence human activities. SS G 5.4.4 Explain how human activities have altered the physical



Chapter: Mexico

Lesson 1 Physical Geography

EQ: What are the major physical, cultural and economic

features of Mexico?

Catholic Identity

EQ: What are some of the Catholic practices and culture of Mexico?




Science Theme


SS H 5.1 Multiple-tier timelines can be used to show relationships

among events and places. The Old and New Testaments

create multiple timelines to show relationships of events

and places.

Early cultures of Mexico

Colonial Mexico

Mexico’s Independence

Benito Juárez

Mexican-American War

Mexican Revolution

Empire

Mestizos

Missions

Haciendas

Miquel Hidalgo

Day of the Dead

SS H 5.1.1 Construct a multiple-tier timeline covering events since (students’)

birth to present including events that occurred at the local, state,

and nation level. SS H 5.1.2 Use a multiple-tier timeline to analyze cause and effect

relationships or patterns and themes among events in a specific

period of time. SS H 5.1.3 Analyze time lines to discuss a significant connection or similarity

between two or more things, i.e., Chronological order vs. temporal

order.






products. SS H 5.2.1 Early civilization include eight features of civilization:

Cities


Complex religion


Chapter: Mexico

Lesson 2 History and Culture

EQ: How did Native American cultures and Spanish

colonization shape Mexican history and culture?

Catholic Identity

EQ: Why is the Day of the Dead so important to the people of

Mexico? What are the beliefs and customs about this day?



Job specialization

Social class


Public works

Writing


















cultural areas. SS G 5.5.3 Compare cultural similarities of each group. SS G 5.5.4 List the five Cultural Groups of Latin America. SS G 5.5.5 List and discuss generalizations about cultural ways of life












Political Factors


Social factors

Economic Factors




Science Theme


SS H 5.3 European exploration and colonization had lasting effects

which can be used to understand the Western Hemisphere

today. Early missionaries had lasting effects with

accomplishments in the Western Hemisphere.

Mexico’s government

Mexico’s economy

Economy

Greater Mexico City

o Central Mexico

o Northern Mexico

o Southern Mexico

Inflation

Slash and burn agriculture

Cash crop

NAFTA

Smog

Maquiladoras

Tourism

SS H 5.3.1 Ideas and events from the past have shaped the world as it is

today, and has made a difference in the lives of others. Create a

scrapbook or electronic documentation of the influence that

remains today in regard to:

Architecture

Governments

Festivals

Religions

Holidays

foods


landform, climate, population, cultural or economic). SS G 5.3.1 Describe the following terms and their relationship to regions:

Landform

Climate

Population

Culture

Economics


Chapter: Mexico

Lesson 3 Mexico Today

EQ: What are the four cultural regions that play a part in

Mexico’s government and economy?

Catholic Identity

EQ: How does practicing the Catholic faith differ in practices among

the four cultural regions?












SS G 5.5.5 List and discuss generalizations about cultural ways of life

among American Indian in the North versus American Indians

in the South.

SS G 5.6 Political, environmental, social and economic factors cause

people, products and ideas to move from place to place in

the Western Hemisphere today.



economic reasons. List the area of change the following factors

would affect the most:

Political Factors


Social factors

Economic Factors


resources, capital goods, and natural resources) promotes

specialization that leads to trade.



SS E 5.3.1 Define, explain and summarize the following economic terms:


Goods and services

Capital goods

Human resources

Natural resources

Manufacturing

Trade

Specialization

Opportunity cost

Scarcity

SS E 5.4 The availability of productive resources and the division of

labor impact productive capacity. Pay impacts productive

lives. SS E 5.4.1 Describe and explain the terms:

Production

Consumption




Science Theme






Physical features of regions

Physical features of volcanic

highlands and coastal plains

Climate and vegetation of:

o Forested highlands

o Tropical forests

o Humid lowlands

Key natural resources

Isthmus

Caribbean Sea

Archipelago

Greater Antilles

Lesser Antilles

Cloud forest



following maps:

Physical features

Population density

Economic activity

Political climate




regions:

Landform

Climate

Population

Culture

Economics


Chapter: Central America and the Caribbean


EQ: How have Central America and the Caribbean been

shaped by geography and history?

Catholic Identity

EQ: How has the Catholic faith been evident and practiced by the

Central American and Caribbean people?




Place

Region

Homogeneity



Human activities also alter the physical environment. SS G 5.4.1 Explain the term “Human System” and what it represents. SS G 5.4.2 Define and explain “Physical Environment” and “Human








Science Theme







products.

History of Central America

The role Spain played

influencing culture, religion,

arts, etc.

Cultures of Central America

o Native American

o European

Challenge and opportunity

of Central American

countries in the 21st century

Independence

Culture

Traditional

Ecotourism

Civil war

Panama Canal

Guatemala SS H 5.2.1 Early civilization include eight features of civilization:

Cities


Complex religion

Job specialization

Social class


Public works

Writing










Lesson 2 Central America

EQ: How has Central America’s native traditions and

colonial history created a mixed culture, unstable

government, and uncertain economies?

Catholic Identity

EQ: Why has the Catholic Church remained the major influence in

Central America and Caribbean?









accomplishments in the Western Hemisphere. SS H 5.3.1 Ideas and events from the past have shaped the world as it is

today, and has made a difference in the lives of others. Create

a scrapbook or electronic documentation of the influence that


Architecture

Governments

Festivals

Religions

Holidays

Foods

SS GV 5.2 Democracies, dictatorships and monarchies are categories

for understanding the relationship between those in

power or authority and citizens. The relationship between

God and ourselves is prayer, the sacraments, and duties of

obligation. SS GV 5.2.1 The purpose of government is the United States is to:

Establish order

Protect individual rights

Promote common good

Research countries with different forms of government and

compare and contrast the U.S. democratic government to

countries that have a dictatorship or monarchy. SS GV 5.2.2 Explain the relationship of “people in power” in a democracy,

a dictatorship, or a monarchy to its citizens. Explain what

type of communication citizens would have to the “people in

power” of their government.



SS G 5.7 The Western Hemisphere is culturally diverse due to

American Indian, European, Asian and African

influences and interactions, as evidenced by artistic

expression, language, religion and food. The Church

embraces diversity as the community builder. SS G 5.7.1 List the countries located in the Western Hemisphere. SS G 5.7.2 Describe how the cultural diversity of the Western

Hemisphere is evidenced by artistic expression, language,

religion and food. SS G 5.7.3 Cultural diversity is the result of contributions and

interactions among people from America, Europe, Asia, and

Africa. Make a list of diverse contributions of language,

belief systems, artistic expressions, and food from various

cultural groups, and identify the inception of the contribution.

SS E 5.5 Regions and countries become interdependent when they

specialize in what they produce best and then trade with

other regions to increase the amount and variety of goods

and services available. SS E 5.5.1 Explain when and how “Specialization” occurs. SS E 5.5.2 Describe the process of reducing the cost of production

through specialization of goods and services.




Science Theme







products.

Toussaint L’Ouverture

Colonialism

Slavery

Agricultural economy

Tourism economy

Dialect

Commonwealth

Refugee

Havana

Cooperative

SS H 5.2.1 Early civilization include eight features of civilization:

Cities


Complex religion

Job specialization

Social class


Public works

Writing










Lesson 3 The Caribbean Islands

EQ: Why do the Caribbean Islands have rich history and

culture influenced by Europeans?

Catholic Identity

EQ: People from French and Spanish territories practiced a blend of

Catholicism and traditional African religion. Research these practices

and discuss what these cultural practices were like.













Architecture

Governments

Festivals

Religions

Holidays

Foods

SS G 5.7 The Western Hemisphere is culturally diverse due to American

Indian, European, Asian and African influences and

interactions, as evidenced by artistic expression, language,

religion and food. The Church embraces diversity as the

community builder. SS G 5.7.2 Describe how the cultural diversity of the Western











obligation.



SS GV 5.2.1 The purpose of government is the United States is to:

Establish order


Promote common good



countries that have a dictatorship or monarchy.

SS GV 5.2.2 Explain the relationship of “people in power” in a democracy,







and services available. SS E 5.5.3 Define and give examples of “Interdependence”. SS E 5.5.4 Research and use a visual display how specialization and

trade lead to interdependence among countries of the Western

Hemisphere.




Science Theme


SS G 5.2 Latitude and longitude can be used to make observations

about location and generalizations about climate. Physical features of

Caribbean South

America

Wildlife of Caribbean

South America

Resources of

Caribbean South

America

Andes

Cordillera

Guiana Highland

Llanos

Orinoco River

SS G 5.2.1 Explain how location on the earth’s surface is identified. SS G 5.2.2 Describe the function and position of “longitude” on maps. SS G 5.2.3 Explain the function and location of the “Prime Meridian” and

“Equator”. SS G 5.2.4 Explain the function and position of “latitude” on maps. SS G 5.2.5 Describe the term: “Parallels of latitude” and its function. SS G 5.2.6 Explain the meaning and purpose of an “absolute grid” on a map. SS G 5.2.7 Explain the term: “climate” and its relationship with


SS G 5.1 Globes and other geographic tools can be used to gather,

process, and report information about people, places and

environments. Cartographers decide which information to

include in maps. SS G 5.1.1 Cartographers decide which information to include in maps.

Compare and contrast information and facts for the following

maps:

Physical features

Population density

Economic activity

Political climate


Chapter: Caribbean South America


EQ: What challenges have the countries of Caribbean

South America faced since gaining their

independence?

Catholic Identity

EQ: What challenges have the people of Caribbean South America

faced with practicing their Catholic religion?



SS G 5.4 Variations among physical environments within the Western

Hemisphere influence human activities. Human activities

also alter the physical environment. SS G 5.4.2 Define and explain “Physical Environment” and “Human

Activity”. SS G 5.4.3 Explain how and why variations among physical environments in

the Western Hemisphere influence human activities.




Production

Consumption

SS E 5.4.2 Define and give examples of “Productive Capacity”. SS E 5.4.3 Explain how the availability of resources influences “Productive

Capacity”.




Science Theme



which can be used to understand the Western

Hemisphere today. Early missionaries had lasting effects

with accomplishments in the Western Hemisphere.

Native cultures

Colombia’s history

Cultures of Colombia

Effects of Colombia’s Civil

War

Civil war

Conquest

Independence

Christopher Columbus

El Dorado

Chibcha

Cartagena

Bogata

Guerillas



activities also alter the physical environment. SS G 5.4.3 Explain how and why variations among physical






place in the Western Hemisphere today. SS G 5.6.1 People, products, and ideas move from place to place in the




Political Factors


Social factors

Economic Factors



Lesson 2 Colombia

EQ: How have Spanish conquest, valuable resources, and civil

war shaped the history, culture and economy of Colombia?

Catholic Identity

EQ: Research the patron saint of Colombia.













cultural groups, and identify the inception of the

contribution.

SS GV 5.2 Democracies, dictatorships and monarchies are

categories for understanding the relationship between

those in power or authority and citizens. The relationship

between God and ourselves is prayer, the sacraments,

and duties of obligation. SS GV 5.2.1 The purpose of government is the United States is to:

Establish order


Promote common good



countries that have a dictatorship or monarchy. SS GV 5.2.2 Explain the relationship of “people in power” in a

democracy, a dictatorship, or a monarchy to its citizens.

Explain what type of communication citizens would have to

the “people in power” of their government.




Science Theme






History and culture of

Venezuela

Venezuela’s economy

Guianas culture

Guianas resources

Llaneros

Lake Maracaibo

Caracas

Strike

Referendum

Longitude

Latitude





Architecture

Governments

Festivals

Religions

Holidays

foods


about location and generalizations about climate. SS G 5.2.1 Explain how location on the earth’s surface is identified. SS G 5.2.2 Describe the function and position of “longitude” on maps. SS G 5.2.3 Explain the function and location of the “Prime Meridian” and

“Equator”. SS G 5.2.4 Explain the function and position of “latitude” on maps. SS G 5.2.5 Describe the term: “Parallels of latitude” and its function. SS G 5.2.6 Explain the meaning and purpose of an “absolute grid” on a map. SS G 5.2.7 Explain the term: “climate” and its relationship with



Lesson 3 Venezuela and the Guianas

EQ: How have the European settlement, immigration and

natural resources greatly influenced the culture and

economy of Venezuela and the Guianas?

Catholic Identity

EQ: How have the European cultures influenced the Catholic cultures

practiced today in Venezuela and the Guianas?




SS G 5.4 Variations among physical environments within the Western

Hemisphere influence human activities. Human activities

also alter the physical environment. SS G 5.4.1 Explain the term “Human System” and what it represents.






American Indian, European, Asian and African influences

and interactions, as evidenced by artistic expression,

language, religion and food. The Church embraces diversity

as the community builder.

SS G 5.7.2 Describe how the cultural diversity of the Western Hemisphere

is evidenced by artistic expression, language, religion and food. SS G 5.7.3 Cultural diversity is the result of contributions and interactions

among people from America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Make a

list of diverse contributions of language, belief systems, artistic

expressions, and food from various cultural groups, and identify

the inception of the contribution.






Goods and services

Capital goods

Human resources

Natural resources



Manufacturing

Trade

Specialization

Opportunity cost

Scarcity

SS E 5.3.2 Explain why “specialization” occurs as a result of people using

“productive resources”. SS E 5.3.3 Describe how and why scarcity happens. SS E 5.3.4 Comprise of list of “natural” resources to compare with

“productive” resources.




Production

Consumption

SS E 5.4.3 Explain how the availability of resources influences “Productive

Capacity”. SS E 5.4.5 Discuss how the availability of productive resources and the

division of labor influence productive capacity.




Science Theme



process, and report information about people, places

and environments. Cartographers decide which


Physical features of Atlantic

South America

Climate and vegetation

Rain Forest

Natural resources of the Rain

Forest

Amazon River

Rio de la Plata

Estuary

Pampas

Deforestation

Soil exhaustion

SS G 5.1.1 Cartographers decide which information to include in maps.

Compare and contrast information and facts for the

following maps:

Physical features

Population density

Economic activity

Political climate SS G 5.1.2 Computer systems include mapping skills that build




(GIS)




environment. SS G 5.1.4 Describe the term “geographic data” and its relationship to

geospatial technology.


Chapter: Atlantic South America


EQ: How have the nations of Atlantic South America

addressed economic and environmental challenges?

Catholic Identity

EQ: How have economic and environmental challenges in Atlantic

South America interfered with the Catholic Church?






regions:

Landform

Climate

Population

Culture


Place

Region

Homogeneity



activities also alter the physical environment.










SS E 5.2.1 Gather information to explain the present and future

consequences of an “economic decision”.

SS E 5.2.2 Construct a list for showing examples of economic choices

that have both present and future consequences.





promotes specialization that leads to trade. SS E 5.3.1 Define, explain and summarize the following economic

terms:


Goods and services

Capital goods

Human resources

Natural resources

Manufacturing

Trade

Specialization

Opportunity cost

Scarcity

SS E 5.3.2 Explain why “specialization” occurs as a result of people

using “productive resources”. SS E 5.3.3 Describe how and why scarcity happens. SS E 5.3.4 Comprise of list of “natural” resources to compare with

“productive” resources. SS E 5.3.5 Explain how the availability of productive resources in a





Science Theme






Brazil’s history

Brazilian:

o Indians

o Portuguese

o Enslaved Africans

Brazilian society

Diversion of Brazilian

people and cultures

Brazilian growing cities

New development in rain

forest areas

São Paulo

Megacity

Rio de Janeiro

Favelas

Brasilia

Manaus





Architecture

Governments

Festivals

Religions

Holidays

Foods




Landform

Climate

Population

Culture

Economics



Lesson 2 Brazil

EQ: How has the influence of Brazil’s history affected

Brazilian people and culture?

Catholic Identity

EQ: What specific customs of Catholicism have been preserved in the

Brazilian culture?




Place

Region

Homogeneity


for understanding the relationship between those in power

or authority and citizens. The relationship between God

and ourselves is prayer, the sacraments, and duties of

obligation.



specialization that leads to trade. SS E 5.3.1 Define, explain and summarize the following economic terms:


Goods and services

Capital goods

Human resources

Natural resources

Manufacturing

Trade

Specialization

Opportunity cost

Scarcity







lives.



SS E 5.4.1 Describe and explain the terms:

Production

Consumption



“Productive Capacity”. SS E 5.4.4 Define and explain the term “Division of Labor”. SS E 5.4.5 Discuss how the availability of productive resources and the





and services available.

SS E 5.6 Workers can improve their ability to earn income by

gaining new knowledge, skills and experiences. We

improve our ability to gain new knowledge of Jesus

through knowledge, skills and experience in our Catholic

community.




Science Theme






Eva Peroń

European immigrants

Buenos Aires role in

government and

economy

Ranching

Rural / urban

Roman Catholic

religion and its

influence

Gauchos

Mercosur

Informal economy

Landlocked

Pampas

Lasso

Steer





Architecture

Governments

Festivals

Religions

Holidays

Foods




Place

Region

Homogeneity

SS G 5.5 American Indians developed unique cultures with many different

ways of life. American Indian tribes and nations can be classified

into cultural groups based on geographic similarities.



Lesson 3 Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay

EQ: How have Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay been

influenced by European immigration?

Catholic Identity

EQ: Identify the patron saint of: Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.



SS G 5.5.2 Make generalizations about the way of life within and among

cultural areas. SS G 5.5.3 Compare cultural similarities of each group. SS G 5.5.4 List the five Cultural Groups of Latin America. SS G 5.5.5 List and discuss generalizations about cultural ways of life among

American Indian in the North versus American Indians in the

South.

SS G 5.6 Political, environmental, social and economic factors cause

people, products and ideas to move from place to place in the

Western Hemisphere today.



and interactions, as evidenced by artistic expression, language,

religion and food. The Church embraces diversity as the

community builder. SS G 5.7.1 List the countries located in the Western Hemisphere. SS G 5.7.2 Describe how the cultural diversity of the Western Hemisphere is

evidenced by artistic expression, language, religion and food. SS G 5.7.3 Cultural diversity is the result of contributions and interactions

among people from America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Make a

list of diverse contributions of language, belief systems, artistic

expressions, and food from various cultural groups, and identify

the inception of the contribution.

SS GV 5.1 Individuals can better understand public issues by gathering

and interpreting information from multiple sources. Data can

be displayed graphically to effectively communicate

information. This also applies to gathering and interpreting

information about the Catholic faith through multiple sources.


consequences. Scripture help guide people to make choices

that have consequences that are Godlike.

SS E 5.2.1 Gather information to explain the present and future consequences

of an “economic decision”.



SS E 5.2.2 Construct a list for showing examples of economic choices that

have both present and future consequences.

SS E 5.3 The availability of productive resources (i.e. human resources,

capital goods, and natural resources) promotes specialization

that leads to trade. SS E 5.3.1 Define, explain and summarize the following economic terms:


Goods and services

Capital goods

Human resources

Natural resources

Manufacturing

Trade

Specialization

Opportunity cost

Scarcity



“productive” resources. SS E 5.3.5 Explain how the availability of productive resources in a specific

region usually promotes specialized trade.




Production

Consumption

SS E 5.4.2 Define and give examples of “Productive Capacity”. SS E 5.4.3 Explain how the availability of resources influences “Productive

Capacity”. SS E 5.4.4 Define and explain the term “Division of Labor”.



SS E 5.4.5 Discuss how the availability of productive resources and the



specialize in what they produce best and then trade with other

regions to increase the amount and variety of goods and

services available. SS E 5.5.1 Explain when and how “Specialization” occurs. SS E 5.5.2 Describe the process of reducing the cost of production through

specialization of goods and services. SS E 5.5.3 Define and give examples of “Interdependence”. SS E 5.5.4 Research and use a visual display how specialization and trade

lead to interdependence among countries of the Western

Hemisphere.

SS E 5.6 Workers can improve their ability to earn income by gaining

new knowledge, skills and experiences. We improve our

ability to gain new knowledge of Jesus through knowledge,

skills and experience in our Catholic community. SS E 5.6.1 Describe “Financial Literacy”. SS E 5.6.2 Define the term “Entrepreneur”. SS E 5.6.3 Explain how your knowledge, skill, and experience can affect

your career and job choices.




Science Theme




environments. Cartographers decide which information

to include in maps.

Andes Mountains

Climate and vegetation of

region

Natural resources of region

Influence of physical

geography dominating

Pacific South America

Llama

Strait

Altiplano

El Nino

Atacama Desert SS G 5.1.1 Cartographers decide which information to include in maps.


maps:

Physical features

Population density

Economic activity




Geographic Information System (GIS)







Chapter: Pacific South America


EQ: How has political unrest shaped the nations of

Pacific South America?

Catholic Identity

EQ: How do the physical features of the Andes reinforce the wonders

of our creator’s masterpiece?






regions:

Landform

Climate

Population

Culture


Place

Region

Homogeneity













Science Theme



Mississippian) existed in the Western Hemisphere prior

to the arrival of Europeans. These civilizations had



products.

Francisco Pizarro

Inca Empire

Spanish ruling culture

Viceroy

Creoles

Inca

Tiahuanaco

Nazca lines

Cuzco SS H 5.2.1 Early civilization include eight features of civilization:

Cities


Complex religion

Job specialization

Social class


Public works

Writing





the arrival of Europeans. Use a visual (Chart or electronic






EQ: How have native cultures and Spanish colonization

shaped the history and culture of Pacific South

America?

Catholic Identity

EQ: How has the practice of ancient religious customs played a part

in the way that South Americans practice Roman Catholicism?







which can be used to understand the Western

Hemisphere today. Early missionaries had lasting effects

with accomplishments in the Western Hemisphere. SS H 5.3.1 Ideas and events from the past have shaped the world as it is

today, and has made a difference in the lives of others.

Create a scrapbook or electronic documentation of the

influence that remains today in regard to:

Architecture

Governments

Festivals

Religions

Holidays

Foods




regions:

Landform

Climate

Population

Culture


Place

Region

Homogeneity






SS G 5.4.1 Explain the term “Human System” and what it represents. SS G 5.4.2 Define and explain “Physical Environment” and “Human






different ways of life. American Indian tribes and

nations can be classified into cultural groups based on

geographic similarities. SS G 5.5.1 The Indians of North and South America formed hundreds

of tribes and nations with many different ways of life which

are called “Cultural Groups”. List the ten “Cultural Groups”

of Canada and the United States. SS G 5.5.2 Make generalizations about the way of life within and

among cultural areas. SS G 5.5.3 Compare cultural similarities of each group. SS G 5.5.4 List the five Cultural Groups of Latin America. SS G 5.5.5 List and discuss generalizations about cultural ways of life





place in the Western Hemisphere today. SS G 5.6.1 People, products, and ideas move from place to place in the




Political Factors


Social factors

Economic Factors













cultural groups, and identify the inception of the

contribution.





and duties of obligation. SS GV 5.2.1 The purpose of government is the United States is to:

Establish order


Promote common good



countries that have a dictatorship or monarchy. SS GV 5.2.2 Explain the relationship of “people in power” in a







Science Theme







products.

Government

Economic regions

Economy

Resources

Quito

La Paz

Lima

Coup

Santiago

Informal economy SS H 5.2.1 Early civilization include eight features of civilization:

Cities


Complex religion

Job specialization

Social class


Public works

Writing










Lesson 3 Pacific South America Today

EQ: What are some things that the countries of Pacific

South America did to overcome the challenges of

poverty and political instability?

Catholic Identity

EQ: How does the Catholic Church embrace people in poverty?













Architecture

Governments

Festivals

Religions

Holidays

Foods




regions:

Landform

Climate

Population

Culture


Place

Region

Homogeneity










Political Factors


Social factors

Economic Factors
















obligation. SS GV 5.2.1 The purpose of government is the United States is to:

Establish order


Promote common good







Science Theme




environments. Cartographers decide which information

to include in maps.

Physical features of the

U.S.

U.S. Climate

U.S. Natural Resources

Appalachian Mountains

Great Lakes

Mississippi Rive

Tributary

Rocky Mountains

Continental Divide



maps:

Physical features

Population density

Economic activity

Political climate SS G 5.1.3 Give examples of how spatial thinking and spatial skills







Landform

Climate

Population

Culture

Economics


Chapter: The United States


EQ: What are the unique characteristics of the different

regions of the United States?

Catholic Identity

EQ: What are some ways that we can preserve and protect our

Creator’s masterpiece?




Place

Region

Homogeneity












Science Theme






Democracy

Independence

Diversity in the U.S.

George Washington

Citizenship

The American Revolution

Colony

Boston

New York

Plantation

Pioneers

Bilingual





Architecture

Governments

Festivals

Religions

Holidays

Foods








cultural areas.




EQ: How have democratic ideas and immigration

shaped the history and culture of the United States?

Catholic Identity

EQ: How has culture and ideas of immigrants shaped the practices of

Catholicism?



SS G 5.5.3 Compare cultural similarities of each group.




language, religion and food. The Church embraces

diversity as the community builder. SS G 5.7.1 List the countries located in the Western Hemisphere. SS G 5.7.2 Describe how the cultural diversity of the Western


religion and food. SS G 5.7.3 Cultural diversity is the result of contributions and interactions

among people from America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Make

a list of diverse contributions of language, belief systems,

artistic expressions, and food from various cultural groups,

and identify the inception of the contribution.



specialization that leads to trade. SS E 5.3.1 Define, explain and summarize the following economic terms:


Goods and services

Capital goods

Human resources

Natural resources

Manufacturing

Trade

Specialization

Opportunity cost

Scarcity


“productive resources”. SS E 5.3.3 Describe how and why scarcity happens.




Science Theme




Country’s capital

Number of states

Largest/smallest states

Four regions of the U.S.

North East

The South

The Midwest

The West

George Washington

Megalopolis

Washington

Detroit

Chicago

Seattle

Terrorism


regions:

Landform

Climate

Population

Culture


Place

Region

Homogeneity



activities also alter the physical environment. SS G 5.4.1 Explain the term “Human System” and what it represents. SS G 5.4.2 Define and explain “Physical Environment” and “Human







Lesson 3 The United States Today

EQ: Name and describe the four main regions of the

United States.

Catholic Identity

EQ: Research the four regions of the U.S. According to your research

what region has the largest population of Catholics?










Political Factors


Social factors

Economic Factors





and duties of obligation.


Establish order


Promote common good




SS GV 5.2.2 Explain the relationship of “people in power” in a










terms:


Goods and services

Capital goods

Human resources

Natural resources

Manufacturing

Trade

Specialization

Opportunity cost

Scarcity

SS E 5.3.2 Explain why “specialization” occurs as a result of people

using “productive resources”. SS E 5.3.3 Describe how and why scarcity happens. SS E 5.3.4 Comprise of list of “natural” resources to compare with






and services available. SS E 5.5.1 Explain when and how “Specialization” occurs. SS E 5.5.2 Describe the process of reducing the cost of production

through specialization of goods and services. SS E 5.5.3 Define and give examples of “Interdependence”. SS E 5.5.4 Research and use a visual display how specialization and

trade lead to interdependence among countries of the

Western Hemisphere.




Science Theme



process, and report information about people, places

and environments. Cartographers decide which


Physical features of Canada

Climates of Canada

Natural resources of Canada

Rocky Mountains

St. Lawrence River

Niagara Falls

Canadian Shields

Grand Banks

Pulp

Newsprint


Compare and contrast information and facts for the

following maps:

Physical features

Population density

Economic activity





(GIS)







Chapter: Canada


EQ: What are Canada’s size, location, climate and

resources?

Catholic Identity

EQ: Research the number of Catholics living in Canada. What regions

in Canada have the most / the least?




about location and generalizations about climate. SS G 5.2.1 Explain how location on the earth’s surface is identified. SS G 5.2.2 Describe the function and position of “longitude” on maps. SS G 5.2.3 Explain the function and location of the “Prime Meridian”

and “Equator”. SS G 5.2.4 Explain the function and position of “latitude” on maps. SS G 5.2.5 Describe the term: “Parallels of latitude” and its function. SS G 5.2.6 Explain the meaning and purpose of an “absolute grid” on a

map. SS G 5.2.7 Explain the term: “climate” and its relationship with





regions:

Landform

Climate

Population

Culture

Economics













Science Theme






European settlers

European settlements in

Canada

French Catholic

missionaries

Immigration to Canada

Migration from Canada

Provinces

Quebec

British Columbia

Toronto

Migration SS H 5.3.1 Ideas and events from the past have shaped the world as it is




Architecture

Governments

Festivals

Religions

Holidays

Foods







similarities.


Chapter: Canada


EQ: How has geography, climate and culture shaped the

development of Canada’s provinces?

Catholic Identity

EQ: How has geography, climate and culture shaped the development

of the Catholic Church?



SS G 5.5.1 The Indians of North and South America formed hundreds of




cultural areas. SS G 5.5.3 Compare cultural similarities of each group. SS G 5.5.4 List the five Cultural Groups of Latin America. SS G 5.5.5 List and discuss generalizations about cultural ways of life

among American Indian in the North versus American Indians

in the South.




language, religion and food. The Church embraces diversity

as the community builder. SS G 5.7.1 List the countries located in the Western Hemisphere. SS G 5.7.2 Describe how the cultural diversity of the Western Hemisphere

is evidenced by artistic expression, language, religion and food. SS G 5.7.3 Cultural diversity is the result of contributions and interactions

among people from America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Make

a list of diverse contributions of language, belief systems,

artistic expressions, and food from various cultural groups, and

identify the inception of the contribution.


specialize in what they produce best and then trade with other

regions to increase the amount and variety of goods and services

available. SS E 5.5.1 Explain when and how “Specialization” occurs. SS E 5.5.2 Describe the process of reducing the cost of production through

specialization of goods and services. SS E 5.5.3 Define and give examples of “Interdependence”. SS E 5.5.4 Research and use a visual display how specialization and trade


Hemisphere.




Science Theme



for understanding the relationship between those in power

or authority and citizens. The relationship between God

and ourselves is prayer, the sacraments, and duties of

obligation.

Provinces of Canada

Regionalism

Canada’s Government

Industries

Trade

Regionalism

Maritime

Montreal

Ottawa

Vancouver


Establish order


Promote common good





a dictatorship, or a monarchy to its citizens. Explain what type

of communication citizens would have to the “people in






Chapter: Canada

Lesson 3 Canada Today

EQ: What type of government does Canada have and

who oversees the country’s regions and economy?

Catholic Identity

EQ: Who oversees religions in Canada? Who oversees the Catholic

religion?





Goods and services

Capital goods

Human resources

Natural resources

Manufacturing

Trade

Specialization

Opportunity cost

Scarcity








Production

Consumption



“Productive Capacity”. SS E 5.4.4 Define and explain the term “Division of Labor”. SS E 5.4.5 Discuss how the availability of productive resources and the







and services available.

SS E 5.5.1 Explain when and how “Specialization” occurs. SS E 5.5.2 Describe the process of reducing the cost of production

through specialization of goods and services. SS E 5.5.3 Define and give examples of “Interdependence”. SS E 5.5.4 Research and use a visual display how specialization and trade


Hemisphere.

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