2015-16+Social+Studies



= 2015-16 Social Studies =

As we dig deep into the history of our country this year, clips and websites from class lessons will be added for each unit. Use these as helpful ways to review at home and discuss with your family what we are studying in social studies.

> __ //** Learning Targets: **// __ 1. I can explain how technology changed as our country grew larger. 2. I can explain why specific events from our history, such as slavery, were unjust. 3. I can explain why battles happened and how they changed America. 4. I can explain how God's hand was working in the events and people of our nation's history? >
 * __Unit 1__ **
 * Early History of the United States **
 * __//**Iroquois Lifestyle**//__: We used this clip to lead our discussion of the //**lifestyle of early** **Native Americans**//, including the Iroquois.
 * __//**Pueblo Homes:**//__ Pueblo Indian homes, built into cliffs, incuded kivas. Watch more from class.
 * //__**French and Indian War**__//: What would it have felt like to be in the early colonies during the French and Indian War? We watched and discussed this clip in class.
 * //__**Boston Tea Party**__//: What caused this conflict in our Nation's history?
 * **__Colonists vs. British: __**Strengths and weaknesses for both sides
 * **__School House Rock__**: Events of the American Revolution
 * //**__Revolutionary War:__**// This clip allowed us to reflect on how wars changed early American life.
 * __Unit 2__ **
 * Continued U.S. History **
 * ** The Louisiana Purchase **
 * ** Moving Westward **
 * ** Louis and Clarke Explore with Sacagawea **
 * ** Rreview Time! (in 1 minute) **
 * ** Transportation Changes **
 * //**Atlantic to Pacific (Independent research):**// The Mexican War and The California Gold Rush
 * In Class: Mexican War and California Gold Rush
 * ** Target #2: ** I can explain why specific events from our history, such as slavery, were unjust.
 * ** How did Slavery Begin? **
 * ** Follow a slave's journey to freedom **
 * ** Who is Walter? Learn about his journey escaping from slavery. **
 * ** Who did God use to help slaves? **

**Target #3:** I can explain why battles happened and how they changed America.

**CIVIL WAR: Follow these links to gather information for our lesson.**
 * **Civil War 150**
 * **Civil War: Brain Pop Clip**
 * **Interactive Battle Map**