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Social Studies - 5th Grade
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Standard 4
Students will understand that the 19th century was a time of incredible change for the United States, including geographic expansion, constitutional crisis, and economic growth.
Objective 2
Assess the geographic, cultural, political, and economic divisions between regions that contributed to the Civil War.
 
  • Abraham Lincoln's Crossroads
    Abraham Lincoln's Crossroads is an educational game based on the traveling exhibition Lincoln: The Constitution & the Civil War, which debuted at the National Constitution Center in June 2005. The online game invites students to learn about Lincoln's leadership by exploring the political choices he made. An animated Lincoln introduces a situation, asks for advice and prompts players to decide the issue for themselves, before learning the actual outcome. At the end of the game, players discover how frequently they predicted Lincoln's actions. A Resources Page keyed to each chapter provides links to relevant Websites on Lincoln and the Civil War, permitting students to explore issues in more depth.
  • Animated Atlas: Growth of a Nation
    View an interactive movie which which illustrates the growth of the United States from the original 13 colonies in 1798 to modern day. Includes timeline that covers political, social, and scientific events in America and the world.
  • Before the Civil War
    As you read this Thinkquest website, you will learn the truth about what really caused the Civil War and how it affected our nation.
  • Civil War - Jump Back in Time
    View a timeline and read stories about the Civil War.
  • Civil War Soldier
    Choose a side! Be a soldier in the Civil War.
  • Jefferson's West
    Students: Join the Lewis & Clark expedition so you can report on the West to President Jefferson. This is the demo version, the full version is available to subscribing schools.
  • Lesson Plans and Links about the The Civil War
    This collection of 14 lesson plans include reading, quizzes, and activities. Then many website resources are included in the end.
  • Scholastic: Our America
    The American Civil War was a conflict that pitted the Northern states against the Southern states. The war raged for four years (1861-65) and was marked by some of the bloodiest battles of modern history. Everyone was engaged on supporting the war effort even when battles were taking place in view of their homes.
  • The Civil War for Fifth Graders
    This website lists the basic reasons for the Civil war.
  • The Underground Railroad: Escape From Slavery
    Check out this interactive website taking students through an escape. The website includes teacher lesson plans and activities such as writing a journal entry.

 

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For more information about this core curriculum, contact the USOE Specialist, Robert Austin or visit the Social Studies Home Page. For general questions about Utah's Core Curriculum, contact the USOE Curriculum Director, Sydnee Dickson . UEN Contact Info: 801-581-2999 | 800-866-5852 | Contact Us