General Information
Number: SS.5.A.1
Title: Historical Inquiry and Analysis
Type:
Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 5
Strand: American History
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks.
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
SS.5.A.1.In.0
Use primary and secondary resources to understand history, such as letters, newspapers, audio or video recordings, pictures, photographs, and maps.
SS.5.A.1.In.1
Complete a timeline to sequence important events in American history.
Supported
SS.5.A.1.Su.0
Use primary and secondary resources related to history, such as letters, video recordings, photographs, pictures, and maps.
SS.5.A.1.Su.1
Sequence events to match dates on a timeline about American history.
Participatory
SS.5.A.1.Pa.0
Recognize artifacts, photographs, or video recordings related to people or events from the past.
SS.5.A.1.Pa.1
Sequence pictures that show events about America.
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Data Set
Lesson Plan
Teaching Idea
Video/Audio/Animations
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Video/Audio/Animation
Yorktown: Now or Never:
View a 10-part video on the Battle of Yorktown, the culminating battle of the Revolutionary War. With French aid, George Washington led American troops to a victory that ensured American independence.
In addition to the video, you will find primary source documents and a graphic organizer to help you analyze the Battle of Yorktown in greater detail.
Type: Video/Audio/Animation
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