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Standard 5-3

5-3 The student will demonstrate an understanding of major domestic and foreign developments that contributed to the United States becoming a world power.

Grade(s): 5

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2011

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 Modjeska Monteith Simkins House
Modjeska Monteith Simkins House

Video

Built between 1890 and 1895, this one-story cottage was home to Modjeska Monteith Simkins, considered "the Matriarch of Civil Rights activists of South Carolina," from 1932 until her death on April 5...
Expansion & Migration Unit
Expansion & Migration Unit

Lesson

This document contains a 15-day unit used to teach the new Social Studies standards for the Expansion and Migration Theme. There are two full lessons included, two mini-lessons, and every other day is...

“Inspiring Inventions!” (Design)
“Inspiring Inventions!” (Design)

Lesson

This lesson falls into the second nine weeks of school, after the study of Westward Expansion. This design project will lead to a new unit that focuses on the Industrial Revolution. Collaborating in...

Spanish-American War and Panama Canal
Spanish-American War and Panama Canal

Lesson

Students will be able to understand the reason for the United States gaining control of new territories. Students will know the background information concerning the Panama Canal and the United States...

WWI Photo Gallery | History in a Nutshell
WWI Photo Gallery | History in a Nutshell
Episode 2

Photo

This photo gallery contains the following visuals: Map of Europe, 1914. Triple Entente Countries In Blue; Triple Alliance/Central Powers Countries In Red The Zimmerman Telegram The Evening World...