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Course: Grade 5 Social StudiesAustin ISD Curriculum Road Map1 st 9 WeeksTEKS Knowledge & Skill TEKS Student Expectation Students Will Know… Students will be able to….5.15 Government. Thestudent understandsimportant ideas in theDeclaration of Independence,the U.S. Constitution, and theBill of Rights.5.17 Citizenship. The studentunderstands importantsymbols, customs,celebrations, and landmarksthat represent Americanbeliefs and principles andcontribute to our nationalidentity.5.19 Citizenship. The studentunderstands the importanceof effective leadership in aconstitutional republic.5.20 Citizenship. The studentunderstands the fundamentalrights of American citizensguaranteed in the Bill ofRights and other amendmentsto the U.S. Constitution.5.15A identify the key elementsand the purposes and explainthe importance of theDeclaration of Independence5.15B explain the purposes ofthe U.S. Constitution asidentified in the Preamble5.17C recite and explain themeaning of the Pledge ofAllegiance to the United StatesFlag5.17D describe the origins andsignificance of nationalcelebrations … Constitution Day,Columbus Day …5.19A explain the contributionsof the Founding Fathers to thedevelopment of the nationalgovernment5.20A describe the fundamentalrights guaranteed by eachamendment in the Bill of Rights,including freedom of religion,speech, and press; the right toassemble and petition thegovernment; the right to keepand bear arms; the right to trialby jury; and the right to anattorney5.20B describe variousamendments to the U.S.Constitution such as those thatextended voting rights of U.S.citizens• Key terms: preámbulo,unión, domestico,tranquilidad, bienestargeneral, ordenar, establecer,justicia, democracia,apoyo/defensa, ciudadanía,compromiso cívico,Constitución de los EstadosUnidos, derechos,responsabilidades, valores,votar• The meaning and purpose ofthe Declaration ofIndependence.• The purpose of the U. S.Constitution as listed in thePreamble to the Constitution• How individuals participatein civic affairs.• Explain how the Bill ofRights applies to the U.S.Society• Recite the Declaration of Independence(ELPS 3A- Speaking).• Use academic vocabulary specificallyrelated to the Preamble to the Constitutionto analyze and interpret the documents.• Select a phrase from the Preamble andexplain how they feel the phrase impactstheir life (ELPS 3G- Speaking).• Assemble a puzzle about the Preamble.Use visual and contextual supports to readtext of state license plates in alphabeticalorder (ELPS 4F- Reading).• Analyze situations that involve individualrights in the present-day.• Listen and participate in a classroomdiscussion about the individual rightscitizens of the U.S. possess (ELPS 2I-Listening).• Create a commemorative stamp about theU.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, orDeclaration of Independence.Readiness Standards and Supporting Standards are not designated for Grade 5 level.© Austin Independent School District Grade 5 Social Studies Page 8 of 16