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** Students will  ** examine the causes and effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction. They will investigate important individuals, events, and issues of this period. ** Generalization// : // ** Beliefs systems can lead to conflict. ** Essential Questions:  ** · What were the causes and effects of the Civil War? (4D)  · How did industry and the mechanization of agriculture changed the American way of life?(4F)  · What are the reasons for and rights provided by the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the U.S. Constitution? (4E,21D) ** // 5.4 History. The student understands political, economic, and social changes that occurred in the United States during the 19th century. The student is expected to: // ** A identify changes in society resulting from the Industrial Revolution and explain how these changes led to conflict among sections of the United States; D describe the causes and effects of the Civil War; E explain the reasons for and rights provided by the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the U.S. Constitution; F explain how industry and mechanization of agriculture changed the American way of life ** 5.6 Geography. The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data. ** **The student is expected to:** A apply geographic tools, including grid systems legends, symbols, scales, and compass roses, to construct and interpret maps B translate geographic data into a variety of formats such as raw data to graphs and maps ** // 5.14 Economics. The student understands patterns of work and economic activities in the United States. The student is expected to: // ** C analyze the effects of immigration, migration, and limited resources on the economic development and growth of the United States ** // 5.21 Citizenship. The student understands the fundamental rights of American citizens guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The student is expected to: // ** D summarize selected amendments to the U.S. Constitution such as those that extended voting rights of U.S. citizens. ** STRONG LANGUAGE ARTS CONNECTIONS ** **//5.25 Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology. The student is expected to://** A differentiate between, locate, and use primary and secondary sources such as computer software; interviews; biographies; oral, print, and visual material; and artifacts to acquire information about the United States and Texas; B. analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions; C organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps; D identify different points of view about an issue or topic; E identify the elements of frame of reference that influenced the participants in an event; F use appropriate mathematical skills to interpret social studies information such as maps and graphs. A use social studies terminology correctly; B incorporate main and supporting ideas in verbal and written communication; C express ideas orally based on research and experiences; D create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies; and E use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation. A use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution; and B use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision.
 * CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION – 3 WEEKS **
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 * 5.27 //Social studies skills//**//. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings. The student is expected to://