Public learning track
Human-Environment Interaction and Adaptation
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
5 lessons
Goal
Examine how global communities adapt to and modify their physical environments over time, and evaluate the consequences of these changes.
5 lessons
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- 1How People Adapt to Their Physical EnvironmentUp nextStart
- 2Modifying the Land: Canals, Dams, and TerracingPremiumNot started yet
- 3Human Impact on the Environment Over TimeNot started yet
- 4Positive and Negative Consequences of Environmental ChangesNot started yet
- 5Solving Environmental Problems in CommunitiesNot started yet
Curriculum Framework
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
1
6 lessons
Democratic Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
Compare how families, classrooms, and democratic communities address needs, resolve conflicts, and make collective decisions.
2
8 lessons
Community Progress and Civil Rights Over Time
Investigate how public infrastructure, emergency services, utilities, and civil rights have improved communities over time.
3
6 lessons
Civic Roles and Local Leadership
Explain the civic responsibilities of community members, how local leaders are selected, and effective methods for citizen advocacy.
4
5 lessons
Taxes and Public Spending
Describe why governments collect taxes, how public budgets are formed, and how tax revenue funds essential community services.
5
7 lessons
Individual Choices and Community Service
Analyze how personal and civic choices affect a community's future and collaborate with peers on a service project to address a local need.
6
6 lessons
Mapping and Scaling World Communities
Locate international communities on print and digital maps, comparing relative sizes, distances, and spatial scales from town to globe.
7
6 lessons
Geography and Cultural Development
Analyze how landforms, climate, water bodies, and natural resources shape the lifestyles, occupations, and traditions of global communities.
8
6 lessons
Exploring World Cultures and Traditions
Define and examine the art, music, food, dance, writing systems, architecture, and religious traditions of global communities.
9
6 lessons
Comparative Government Systems Worldwide
Compare how different world communities maintain order, create and enforce laws, select leaders, and integrate immigrants.
10
5 lessons
Human-Environment Interaction and Adaptation
Examine how global communities adapt to and modify their physical environments over time, and evaluate the consequences of these changes.