Course Details
Social Studies (Grade 5)
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Course Information
- Subject Area
- Social Sciences and History
- State Course Code
- 04435N
- Length
- Two Semesters
- Total Hours
- 235
Description
Course continues to develop students' skills in history, geography, civics and government, and economics. These courses may be more discipline-specific (dividing up state history, United States history, geography, government and so on).
Learning Goals
History
- The student understands and applies knowledge of historical thinking, chronology, eras, turning points, major ideas, individuals and themes in local, Washington State, tribal, United States, and world history in order to evaluate how history shapes the present and future.
Geography
- The student, using maps, charts and graphs, shows knowledge of how geographic features and human cultures impact environments.
Civics
- The student will comprehend the impact that the government has on its people as well as their role as a responsible participatory citizen.
Economics
- The student will appreciate the significant role that the economy plays in their life as well demonstrate knowledge of economic concepts.
Social Studies Skills
- The student will learn to investigate questions or issues through reading, writing and oral communication and will formulate thoughtful and reasoned answers to those questions in a manner respectful of all cultures, ideals and thoughts
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