WS/FCS Unit Planning Organizer Subject(s) Social Studies Conceptual Lenses Grade/Course Fifth Technology and Innovation Unit of Study Unit 4 Human Environment Unit Title A Growing Nation 1800-1850 Interactions Pacing 20-22 days Movement Unit Overview The points of focus for this unit include technological innovations, regional development, and the movement of goods, ideas, and people in the United States during the period of growth from 1800-1849. Students will develop an understanding of Economic growth in the United States as a result of production, specialization, technology, and division of labor. Technological innovations that helped to overcome geographic limitations. How the movement of goods, ideas, and people affected regional development. Economic, political, and social impact of the War of 1812,the Mexican War, and the Missouri Compromise Unit Enduring Understanding(s) Unit Essential Question(s) Environmental challenges are often resolved through technological innovation. A nation s economic system has interconnected parts. The movement of goods, ideas and people can affect a region culturally, politically and economically. How are technological innovations used to resolve environmental challenges? What are the interconnected parts of the nation s economic system? How does the movement of goods, ideas, and people affect a region culturally, politically, and economically?
Movement of people, goods and ideas can be influenced by factors such as desire for wealth or scarcity of resources. Major wars had a significant impact on the economic, political, and social development of the United States. How does the desire for wealth or scarcity of resources influence the movement of people, goods, and ideas? What impact did the War of 1812 and the Mexican War have on the economic, political, and social development of the United States? Essential State Standards Priority Objectives Supporting Objectives 5. G.1.3 Exemplify how technological advances (communication, transportation and agriculture) have allowed people to overcome geographic limitations. 5. E.1.2 Explain the impact of production, specialization, technology and division of labor on the economic growth of the United States. 5. H.1.3 Analyze the impact of major conflicts, battles and wars on the development of our nation through reconstruction. 5. C.1.3 Explain how the movement of goods, ideas and various cultural groups influenced the development of regions in the United States. 5. E.1.1 Summarize the role of international trade between the United States and other countries through Reconstruction. 5. C&G.2.2 Analyze the rights and responsibilities of the United States citizens in relation to the concept of "common good" according to the United States Constitution (Bill of Rights). 5. C.1.4 Understand how cultural narratives (legends, songs, ballads, games folk talks and art forms) reflect the lifestyles, beliefs and struggles of diverse ethnic groups. 5. G.1.4 Exemplify migration within or immigration to the United States in order to identify push and pull factors (why people left/why people come). 5. E.1.1 Summarize the role of international trade between the United States and other countries through Reconstruction.
Unpacked Concepts (students need to know) How technological advances in communication, agriculture, and transportation allowed people to overcome geographic limitations. Key economic terms such as production, specialization, division of labor, economic growth. The impact of social, political, and economic issues that were a source of conflict. Geographic regions are defined by unifying characteristics (physical, human, economic). The role of supply and demand in a market economy Major imports and exports in the United States. Unpacked Skills (students need to be able to do) Exemplify technological advances that allowed people to overcome geographic limitations during the time period. Explain economic growth during the time period. Analyze economic, political, and social impact of War of1812 and Mexican War. Explain regional development. Summarize international trade. COGNITION (RBT Level) Understand Analyze Essential Vocabulary production specialization division of labor economic growth technology Enrichment Vocabulary Corps of Discovery Standards Unit Chunking & Enduring Understandings Suggested Lesson Essential Questions Possible Factual Content Example(s) from Unpacked Standards 5.H.1.3 Analyze the impact of major conflicts, battles and wars on the development of our nation Conflict and/or war may influence a nation s political, social, and economic development. What was the economic, political, and social impact of the War of 1812?
through reconstruction. What was the economic, political, and social impact of the Mexican- American War? 5.E.1.1 Summarize the role of international trade between the United States and other countries through Reconstruction. Nations trade with one another based on their need for resources.. National economics have international impacts. What is the role of supply and demand in a market economy? How and why did the United Stated develop trading partners? The role of supply and demand in a market economy. National economics are often interdependent. 5.E.1.2 Explain the impact of production, specialization, technology and division of labor on the economic growth of the United States. A nation s economic system has many interconnected parts. What were the major imports and exports in the United States during Reconstruction? What was the role of mercantilism in America through Reconstruction? production? specialization and its impact on the economic growth of the US?
5.G.1.3 Exemplify how technological advances (communication, transportation and agriculture) have allowed people to overcome geographic limitations. 5.G.1.4 Exemplify migration within or immigration to the US in order to identify push and pull factors (why people left/why people came). Environmental challenges are often resolved through technological innovation. Geographic, political, and economic factors can influence settlement patterns. Migration can be forced or voluntary. division of labor and its impact on the economic growth of the US? technology and its impact on the economic growth of the US? economic growth and its impact on the United States? What are some types of geographic limitations posed in various regions of the US? How did technological innovations allow people to overcome geographic limitations? Why was the Louisiana Purchase necessary to expand the geographic regions of the US? Why was the Lewis and Clark expedition important to the US? Examples of technological advances in America through Reconstruction Industrial Revolution Cotton gin, Erie Canal, steam engine, telegraph, and other forms of communicatio n
How did Westward Expansion impact the United States? Why was the Missouri Compromise relevant to the United States expansion?