Public learning track
Westward Expansion and the Industrial Revolution
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
8 lessons
Goal
Analyze the social, economic, and environmental transformations caused by westward movement and industrialization through diverse historical perspectives.
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Standards Covered
- 5.4.1Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Use evidence from multiple perspectives (for example, pioneers, 49ers, Black Americans, Chinese Americans, Native Americans, new immigrants, people experiencing religious persecution) to make a case for the most significant social, economic, and environmental changes brought about by Westward Expansion and the Industrial Revolution.
- 5.4.2Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Use primary sources to explain the driving forces for why people immigrated and emigrated during the 19th century, as well as the ways that movement changed the nation.
Curriculum Framework
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
1
8 lessons
Westward Expansion and the Industrial Revolution
Analyze the social, economic, and environmental transformations caused by westward movement and industrialization through diverse historical perspectives.
2
6 lessons
19th-Century Immigration and Urban Change
Use primary documents to investigate why millions immigrated to the United States in the 19th century and how their arrivals transformed American society.
3
6 lessons
Native American Removal, Assimilation, and Resilience
Summarize the severe impacts of forced relocation and assimilation policies on Native American nations, highlighting tribal sovereignty and cultural preservation.
4
6 lessons
Sectional Division and the Causes of the Civil War
Compare the economic, political, and cultural divergences between the North and South to explain the outbreak of the American Civil War.
5
9 lessons
Key Leaders and Figures of the Civil War
Explain how the leadership, military decisions, and courageous actions of diverse individuals and groups shaped the trajectory and outcome of the Civil War.
6
6 lessons
Turning Points and Union Victory in the Civil War
Craft an evidence-based argument explaining how Union resources, strategy, and critical turning-point battles led to victory over the Confederacy.
7
6 lessons
Outcomes of the Civil War and Reconstruction
Identify the Civil War's major constitutional, social, and economic consequences and explain how Reconstruction outcomes continue to resonate today.
8
6 lessons
The United States in World War I and World War II
Compare the motivations for and desired outcomes of American entry into World War I and World War II.
9
6 lessons
Modern Conflicts and the U.S. as a Global Power
Examine American participation in Cold War proxy wars and 21st-century conflicts to craft an evidence-based claim about America's role in the world.
10
7 lessons
Pivotal Moments in Modern American History
Build evidence-based arguments to evaluate which 20th- and 21st-century event had the greatest lasting impact on the nation.
11
7 lessons
20th-Century Social Movements and Reform
Connect the causes, strategies, and lasting effects of major 20th-century social movements and their visionary leaders.
12
6 lessons
Contributions of Minority Communities Today
Research and summarize the accomplishments, cultural traditions, and civic contributions of diverse minority communities in the modern United States.
13
6 lessons
Civic Engagement and Solutions for National Issues
Investigate pressing national issues and evaluate methods of civic engagement to propose actionable, student-supported solutions.