5th Grade: American History
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Units of Study 1. First Americans 2. Age of Exploration 3. Colonial America 4. American Revolution 5. A New Nation 6. Western Expansion Resources Pacing Guide Contacts Arianne Allen Brenda Day |
Join us! Come and celebrate the 5th grade year as we explore our American heritage together. The list of study units will provide an overview of the topics to be covered. Important Dates to Remember:October 16 & 17, 2024
Overnight Experience Angel Island Living History Program Registration Open August 15, 2024 The Living History Program is a role-playing experience in which students participate in a simulated historic setting. Our program will be held on Angel Island at Camp Reynolds, a Union Civil War outpost. When the “new recruits” arrive on the island they will become Union Army soldiers from the year 1864. They will hike to Camp Reynolds carrying their personal gear and will be assigned bunks in the Quartermaster building. During the day, recruits will participate in training activities including militia drill, signaling, mess cooking, bread baking, and compass orienteering. In the evening we will take a night hike up Mt. Livermore. One of the favorite activities for students is “Night Watch” in which each squad takes a turn keeping an eye on the camp to secure the location. In the morning, one squad will be chosen to assist in the cannon firing demonstration. Please take note that this trip will be a moderately strenuous activity, so be prepared for a workout. December 5, 2024 9am-12:30 pm Colonial Christmas Celebration Registration will become available November 1, 2023 This event will be available for 5th grade students and siblings. A Colonial Celebration - We will be sharing a Christmas tea with caroling, colonial crafts, and end with a shared colonial Christmas feast. Activities include: rope making; stenciling; candle making; cornhusk dolls; games; food! Colonial costumes are encouraged, but not required. See the HCS website for ideas. May 1, 2025 9am-1:00 pm The Oregon Trail 4th & 5th Grade Families Registration will open March 2, 2025 Students will be given background information on the history of the Oregon Trail and information on how to build a model of a wagon. Students will bring their wagon so that it can travel with them on the Oregon Trail! Students will also be placed in Team Wagons in order to play a variation on the Oregon Trail Game! Students will celebrate their journey of a lifetime in Oregon City (the auditorium) at an ol' fashion square dance. Every Other Year Experiences: Coming Fall/Winter 2025 Walk Through the American Revolution This fast paced program is an engaging way to learn about the people and events of the American Revolution. Please be aware that this is a team event and a firm commitment is needed when signing up. (See www.californiaweekly.com for more info.) Coming April 2026 May 2026 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. The Transcontinental Railroad 4th & 5th grade students will be divided into two teams: the Union Pacific Railroad and the Central Pacific Railroad. While learning about the facts behind the Railroad, students will compete by completing various physical and mental activities to see which team will lay the most track. |