Grade 5 Social Studies: Unit 3 Colonization and Settlement

 Push and Pull Factors: Why do people move? 

Examples of Push and Pull Factors in Canadian Migration: 

Jamestown Settlement Videos:

Jamestown Settlement Lesson:

Impressive Prezi  and a  Virtual Jamestown 

Roanoke: 

Grade 5 Social Studies: Branches of Government and Checks and Balances

 

Thirteen Colonies

This week, students are reading about the middle colonies.  We are going to view Mr. Zoller's podcasts to learn more about these states and their founders.  During the video, students will pause the video and take notes.   This is part II of  Mr. Zoller's podcasts on the colonies.   

This week, you will also watch parts I and III. The links are provided.  As with the middle colonies, students are required to pause and take notes when indicated.

Types of Mountains

This week in science, students are learning how mountains are formed.  This video, from BrainPop, will identify the types of mountains and how they are formed.