5th Grade History and Geography

Course Length

2 Semesters

Discover the Western Hemisphere in 5th grade history and geography! With this fun, interesting course, students develop an understanding of the New World, the birth of the United States, and an in-depth study of each period of U.S. history. Step-by-step lessons in this online academy course outline important facts and historical references with colorful graphics that help reinforce content.

Furthering students’ knowledge of America as a nation, lesson topics in this online academy course also include subjects such as the American colonies, the American War of Independence, the Louisiana Purchase, the Civil War, the Progressive Era, the World Wars, and the new Millennium. Course units contain quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

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Overview of Concepts

• EXPLORING THE NEW WORLD
• COLONIAL AMERICAN LIFE
• THIRTEEN COLONIES BECOME A NEW NATION
• NEW LANDS AND TROUBLED TIMES
• THE UNITED STATES BECOMES A WORLD LEADER
• UNITED BY TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION
• THE UNITED STATES - ONE NATION WITH MANY REGIONS
• OUR SOUTHERN NEIGHBORS
• CANADA: OUR NORTHERN NEIGHBOR
• REVIEW