5th Grade History
Units of Study
1. First Americans
2. Age of Exploration
3. Colonial America
4. American Revolution
5. A New Nation
6. Western Expansion
Pacing Guide
Contacts
Arianne Allen: aallen@hickmanschools.org
Brenda Day: bday@hickmanschoools.org
American History
Come and celebrate the 5th grade year as we explore our American heritage together.
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Walk Through the American Revolution
Fall/Winter 2025
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.)
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The Transcontinental Railroad
April/May 2026
9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
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.
Units of Study
Unit 1: First Americans
Activity Day
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There is no campus activity day planned for this unit
Video​​
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Discovery Education: Type in the title of suggested video: "American Heritage: Native Americans"
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To access Discovery Education you will need a pass code from your E.C.
Literature Connection
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Suggested 5th grade lessons:
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Native American Homes, First Thanksgiving Meal
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Links​
Unit 2: Exploration
Activity Day
There is no longer an activity day for this. We recommend visiting local museums in our area to experience paintings of
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Video
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Discovery Education: Type in the the suggested title of the video
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"Early Explorer: The Age of Discovery"
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First time users of Discovery Education will need a pass code from their E.C.
Literature Connection
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ReadWorks.org (type in social studies for keyword, grade 5 to limit your search)
Links​​
Unit 3: Colonial America
Activity Day
​​Colonial Christmas Celebration
More information to come on ParentSquare.
Videos
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Discovery Education: The American Revolution: From Colonies to Constitution: The American Colonies
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First time users of Discovery Ed. will need to obtain a pass code from their E.C.
Additional Website Links
Colonial Williamsburg Games and activities
Mission US - For Crown or Colony An interactive game
On the Trail of Captain John Smith An interactive game
Succeeding in the New World STEM activity
American Revolution Museum Wonderful virtual tours, activities and history!
Unit 4: American Revolution
Activity Day
Walk Through the American Revolution Activity Day ​
Participants are placed in 3 teams and will be performing skits based on important events of the American Revolution. After registering for this event your child will be assigned an important and influential person from the Revolution. We encourage your child to research and practice reading the assigned person. This will help the activity day become more relevant and applicable.
Parents and families are invited to watch the program.
More information to come on ParentSquare.
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Videos​
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Discovery Education Videos: Field Trips to Yesterday: The Road to Revolution: Historical Boston
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First time users of Discovery Ed. will need to obtain a pass code from their E.C.
Links
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Mission US - For Crown or Colony - an interactive game
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The Road to Revolution - online game
Unit 5: A New Nation
Activity Day
There is no campus activity day planned for this unit
Video
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Discovery Education: America at its Best:vThe American Government
Links
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United States Government Fact Monster​
Unit 6: A Western Expansion
Activity Days​
The Oregon Trail
4th & 5th grade families
More information to come on ParentSquare
The entire family is encouraged to navigate the 2000 mile Oregon Trail (the entire Hickman campus) in your own wagon party. Students will take their "covered wagon" across the Blue Mountains; navigate the "waters" of the Columbia River; trade with helpful Native Americans and encounter many other places and situations along the trail. Students will celebrate their journey of a lifetime in Oregon City (the auditorium) at an ol' fashion square dance.
The Transcontinental Railroad
​More information to come on ParentSquare.
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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. There will be separate activities at the same time for siblings in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.
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Videos ​
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Discovery Education: Type in the title of suggested video:
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To access Discovery Education, you will need a pass code from your E.C.
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Literature​
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Thematic Literature-based units, WESTWARD HO & Transcontinental Railroad are available in the Annex