Journey through America's fascinating history with Sunshine Fifth Grade Social Studies! This engaging curriculum takes students from the earliest Native American civilizations through European exploration, colonial America, the American Revolution, the Constitution, and westward expansion.
 
Students explore the people, places, and events that shaped the United States through interactive maps, historical stories, creative projects, timelines, and hands-on activities. From discovering the thirteen colonies and the fight for independence to learning how government works and making smart financial decisions, children develop a deeper understanding of American history and citizenship!
 
What's Included:
180 daily lessons across 36 weeks
U.S. geography, regions, landforms, waterways, states, and capitals
The first Americans and Native American civilizations and cultures
European exploration and the Columbian Exchange
Jamestown, Plymouth, and the thirteen American colonies
Colonial life, government, and the history of slavery in America
The French and Indian War and events leading to the American Revolution
The Declaration of Independence and major Revolutionary War battles
Important historical figures and contributions to American independence
The Constitutional Convention, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights
The three branches of government, citizenship, and civic responsibilities
George Washington, the Louisiana Purchase, and Lewis and Clark
Westward expansion, the War of 1812, and the Trail of Tears
Modern government, elections, economics, and financial literacy
Hands-on history projects, maps, historical timelines, simulations, and research activities
Included reading passages, journals, parent instructions, and practice exercises
 
Printable, easy to follow, and designed for home learning with creative projects and mostly everyday household supplies!