Grade: 5
Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Jamestown Colony DBQ
Description: Students look at the resources provided and determine why so many people in the Jamestown Colony died. These documents will provide evidence about geographic factors that influenced patterns of settlement in the early American colonies.
TEKS:
SOCIAL STUDIES TEKS: 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
5.8 Geography. The student understands the location and patterns of settlement and the geographic factors that influence where people live. The student is expected to:(B) explain the geographic factors that influence patterns of settlement and the distribution of population in the United States, past and present
ELA TEKS: Research Strand – 5.24 ACD, 5.26ABCD Reading Strand – 5.11ABCDE Figure 19DE
Technology TA TEKS/SEs: (1) Creativity and innovation. The student uses creative thinking and innovative processes to construct knowledge and develop digital products. The student is expected to: (A) create original products using a variety of resources (2) Communication and collaboration. The student collaborates and communicates both locally and globally using digital tools and resources to reinforce and promote learning. The student is expected to: (A) draft, edit, and publish products in different media individually and collaboratively (3) Research and information fluency. The student acquires and evaluates digital content. The student is expected to: (C) validate and evaluate the relevance and appropriateness of information
4 C’s: Collaboration
Resources: Folder full of documents, Lesson Plan
Device Type: iPad, Chromebook, Laptop, Samsung Tablet