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These 8 units cover the time from the later colonies to the creation of the U.S. government after the Revolutionary War. These units follow the new social studies standards, but were created with Kentucky specific language and focus. Introductory Lesson: 5 Strands of Geography Please note, many of these lessons use the Google Add-On NearPod. NearPod has a free trial, but beyond the trial, you would need to pay for the subscription in order to fully use these slides.Units Included: Human Settleme

3 Google/Nearpod lessons--Native American Life in Kentucky13 total slides (8 Google Slides and 5 NearPod slides: field trip to mountains, draw-it, video, quiz, and open response question) Most NearPod slides have a Google counterpart (The field trip and draw it slide do not have a Google counterpart.) --Settling Kentucky15 slides (10 Google slides and 5 NearPod slides: 2 collaborative boards, field trip, poll, and quiz) Every NearPod slide has Google Counterpart --Colonial Kentucky12 slides (10

Big/Inquiry Question: What motivates the movement and settlement of people? This has 4 lessons and one end assessment for 5th grade social studies. These are Google Slide lessons, some with NearPod activities that encourage participation and collaboration. NearPod is a free Google add-on. The lessons can be done without using NearPod. This covers: Geography affecting where people settle.Colonial GovernmentsColonial RegionsReasons people came to the "New World"Conflict, Compromise, and Cooperat

This is developed with the new social studies standards. This unit is focused on the big/guiding question: How can power lead to oppression? Lessons/Activities Included: Vocabulary: Google Slide with NearPod Activities Vocabulary Exit Slip: Google Slide hierarchypoweroppressiongovernmentindentured servantsupply & demandPower in the Colonies: Prezi Google Slide Notes ActivitySlavery-A System of Control and Oppression: Google Slide with NearPod Activities Colonial Society: Google Slide with NearP

Democratic or NotHow democratic was the United States? (1787-1791) Lesson 1: Vocabulary & Big QuestionLesson 2: CitizenshipLesson 3: Slavery & the ConstitutionLesson 4: Rights of Slaves vs Free Men Lessons 5-7: Bill of RightsLesson 5: Bill of RightsLesson 6: Need for Bill of RightsLesson 7: Bill of Rights as a Check Lesson 8: Rights & Responsibilities--U.S. CitizensLesson 9: Women’s RightsLesson 10: Native American SovereigntyLesson 11: Democracy and a Market EconomyLesson 12: Changing the Co

Lesson 8 of 15· What are the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens? · I can identify the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens. 17 Slides (12 Google and 5 NearPod: 2 Collaborative Boards and 1 video, 1 matching pair activity, and 1 “Time to Climb” review game) Each NearPod activity has a corresponding discussion question or embedded video on the google slide (except for the matching activity). The lesson would be easy to edit. 2 Bonus Editable Slides that can be added to the l

3 Lessons in One with 4 editable slides Lesson 13: Kentucky’s Constitution (Slides 1-10)Lesson 13 of 15· How did Kentucky’s Constitution compare with other states’ Constitutions in promoting freedoms? · I can compare Kentucky’s Constitution with other states. · I can identify how Kentucky’s Constitution promotes freedom. 5.C.CV.1 5.E.MA.1 10 Slides (8 Instructional Slides and 2 Activity/Knowledge Check slides) Lesson 14: Rights & Responsibilities—Kentucky Citizens (Slides 11-22)Lesson 14 o

Engage your students with a taxing activity to start your "Road to War" unit. Standards: 5.H.CE.1 Analyze the causes of the American Revolution and the effects individuals and groups had on the conflict5.H.CO.1 Analyze the role conflict and collaboration played in the founding of the United States.This contains the outline for the activity and two slide you can discuss or assign as a reflection.Students role play as the King/Queen, Parliament, Tax Collectors, or Colonists. Watch as you class get

Unit 4 Inquiry Outline: Conflict Leads to ChangeTensions Rise & the DeclarationGuiding Question: How does conflict lead to change?This unit was designed using the new Social Studies standards (Kentucky based) All presentations are created in Google Slides. Most have NearPod activities embedded in them. All NearPod slides have a Google Slide counterpart so they can easily be tailored to your needs. NearPod is a free Google add-on that allows students to participate in the lesson vis videos, colla

Unit 7 Inquiry OutlineDemocratic or NotHow democratic was the United States? (1787-1791) Lesson 1: Vocabulary & Big QuestionLesson 2: CitizenshipLesson 3: Slavery & the ConstitutionLesson 4: Rights of Slaves vs Free Men Lessons 5-7: Bill of RightsLesson 5: Bill of RightsLesson 6: Need for Bill of RightsLesson 7: Bill of Rights as a Check Lesson 8: Rights & Responsibilities--U.S. CitizensLesson 9: Women’s RightsLesson 10: Native American SovereigntyLesson 11: Democracy and a Market EconomyLess

This is a short practice lesson for identifying how point of view/perspective can influence the way events are described in a story. The 13 slides review 1st and 3rd person and why an author would choose to write with either. Then there is an activity, with the same story written from different perspectives.

Unit 3 Inquiry Outline: UnityBig Question for unit: What unites us?Overview of the Unit:This unit begins and ends with a lesson and discussion about how the American colonists view themselves. It covers events leading up to the American Revolution and the effect they had on bringing the colonists together. Topics Covered:Sons & Daughters of Liberty Boston Massacre Actions of Groups and Individuals to Unite the colonists Taxing the Colonists 12-15 days Lesson 1: VocabularyLesson 2: Colonists’

Lesson 11 of 15· How does democracy promote a market economy? · I can define market economy and describe how it benefits from democracy. 5.E.MA.2 5.E.ST.1 15 Slides (13 Google and 2 NearPod: 1 Collaborative Boards and 1 Fill in the Blank Activity) Each NearPod activity has a corresponding discussion question or embedded video on the google slide (except for the matching activity). The lesson would be easy to edit. Included is a bonus editable slide for the google fill in the blank activity.

This is a 13 lesson unit, with an assessment for the end of the unit. BIG QUESTION: How do you make government responsible? Lesson 1: Vocabulary· Structure · Preamble · Bill of Rights · Responsibility · Compromise · Congress · Promote · Welfare Lesson 2Articles of Confederation 5.H.CH.1 5.E.MA.1 Lesson 3Shays’ Rebellion 5.H.CO.1 5.G.GR.1 Lesson 4Preamble 5.H.CH.1 5.C.CP.3 Lesson 5Structure of Government 5.C.CP.

Unit contains 7 lessons plus an end of unit assessment. It should be 10-12 days. Guiding Question: What do you need to gain independence? All are google slide presentations, many with NearPod activities. NearPod is a free Google add-on that allowed students to participate through collaborative board, polls, quizzes, games, etc. The presentation can be used without the NearPod slides. Lesson 1Vocabulary· Government, Collaborate, Ally. Resources, Innovation Lesson 2Ideas, Geography, and Economics

This lesson covers the basics of the 5 strands of social studies: CivicsEconomicsGeographyHistoryCultureThere is a slide defining the 5 and each strand has its own slide with vocabulary, common questions, and examples of topics that would fall under each strand. There are 2 different activities. There is a matching activity and 3 slides with multiple choice questions. 18 Slides (16 Google and 3 NearPod: 1 video, 1 quiz, 1 matching activity) Each NearPod activity has a corresponding discussion qu

This lesson covers the basics of the 5 strands of social studies: CivicsEconomicsGeographyHistoryCultureThere is a slide defining the 5 and each strand has its own slide with vocabulary, common questions, and examples of topics that would fall under each strand. There are 2 different activities. There is a matching activity and 3 slides with multiple choice questions. 18 Slides (16 Google and 3 NearPod: 1 video, 1 quiz, 1 matching activity) Each NearPod activity has a corresponding discussion qu

Declaration of Independence Presentation: 4 Lessons in ONE! Lessons 9-12 out of 13Guiding Question: How does conflict lead to change? 28 Slides Overall: 19 Google Slides; 9 NearPod All but two NearPod slides has a Google slide counterpart, so the NearPod slides could be deleted. 4 Embedded videos (Each video is uploaded in a Google Slide and a NearPod slide) NearPod Activities: 4 Videos, 4 Collaborative Activities, 1 poll) Lesson 9 of 13: Declaration of Independence: Introduction & Breaking a

I can explain how the environment (geography) helped and restricted settling in Kentucky. --Settling Kentucky15 slides (10 Google slides and 5 NearPod slides: 2 collaborative boards, field trip, poll, and quiz) Every NearPod slide has Google Counterpart Kentucky Social Studies Standards: 5.G.KGE.1 Compare the lives of Kentucky settlers to those living in other areas during the early years of the United States. 5.G.MM.1 Analyze how cultural, economic and environmental factors encouraged and restr

5 Power Point Slides that can be used to practice changing simple sentences to complex and compound sentences. These can be used as a stand alone or in a writing journal. Reference pages for Writing Standards and Parts of Speech are included.