Public learning track
Celebrations, Holidays, and Historical Commemoration
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
12 lessons
Goal
Identify celebrations, state holidays, and national holidays that honor notable people and events in Utah and US history.
12 lessons
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- 1Why We Celebrate Holidays: Remembering History TogetherUp nextStart
- 2Pioneer Day in Utah: Remembering the 1847 JourneyPremiumNot started yet
- 3Indigenous Peoples' Day: Honoring Native HeritageNot started yet
- 4Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Advancing Equality and PeaceNot started yet
- 5Presidents' Day: Honoring George Washington and Abraham LincolnNot started yet
- 6Memorial Day: Honoring Those Who Died Serving Our CountryNot started yet
- 7Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and EmancipationNot started yet
- 8Independence Day: Celebrating the Fourth of July and 1776Not started yet
- 9Labor Day: Honoring American Workers and Their ContributionsNot started yet
- 10Constitution Day and Citizenship Day: September 17thNot started yet
- 11Veterans Day: Thanking All Who Served in the Armed ForcesNot started yet
- 12Thanksgiving Day: Gratitude, History, and TraditionsNot started yet
Curriculum Framework
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
1
11 lessons
Civic Virtues and Good Community Members
Identify and demonstrate essential character traits of responsible, ethical community members.
2
10 lessons
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens in Utah and the US
Describe the rights guaranteed to citizens and the corresponding civic responsibilities in Utah and the nation.
3
9 lessons
Resolving Conflicts and Building Community Unity
Provide examples of how responsible community members resolve disagreements, solve shared problems, and foster unity.
4
4 lessons
Local Government and Community Leaders
Explain how representative local government works and describe the roles of mayors and city councils in making decisions for a community.
5
8 lessons
Municipal Services and Community Infrastructure
Describe essential public services and utilities provided by city governments and explain how local taxes fund them.
6
11 lessons
Leaders and Traits of Effective Leadership
Identify current leaders at home, school, community, state, and national levels, and analyze traits of effective leadership.
7
12 lessons
Celebrations, Holidays, and Historical Commemoration
Identify celebrations, state holidays, and national holidays that honor notable people and events in Utah and US history.
8
10 lessons
Personal Savings and Financial Choices
Explain the personal, practical, and long-term benefits of saving money.
9
10 lessons
Scarcity, Opportunity Cost, and Economic Choices
Explain how scarcity of resources and opportunity cost require people and communities to make choices.
10
10 lessons
Local Economic Institutions: Businesses and Nonprofits
Describe and compare a variety of services provided by local economic institutions, including businesses and non-profit organizations.
11
10 lessons
Producers and Consumers in the Local Economy
Describe how people can be both producers and consumers of local goods and services.
12
11 lessons
Specialization, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Marketing
Identify the specialized work necessary to manufacture, transport, and market goods and services.