History and Geography 500 Course Overview

Monarch 5th Grade History and Geography - Scope and Sequence

History and Geography 500 continues the process of developing in students an understanding of and appreciation for
God’s activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. It focuses on two major areas, American History and
Geography. The course covers American History from early exploration through the Reconstruction, with special
emphasis given to inventions and technology of the 19th and early 20th centuries, and geography of the Americas,
with special emphasis on Mexico, Canada, and U.S. regional geography. These areas of focus target four major content
strands: History, Geography, Government and Citizenship, and Social Studies Skills.

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

• Identify significant explorers, such as Christopher Columbus, Francisco Coronado, Sir Francis Drake,
Ferdinand Magellan, and Samuel de Champlain, noting their accomplishments.

• Understand how conflict between the American colonies and Great Britain led to American independence.

• Understand political and social changes that occurred in the United States during the 19th century, including
changes resulting from the Industrial Revolution, and explain how these changes led to conflict among
sections of the United States.

• Describe the causes and effects of the Civil War and its aftermath.

• Apply geographic tools, including maps, legends, and symbols.

• Locate and describe U.S. regions made up of various groups of states, such as New England and the Great
Plains.

Additionally, students will gain practice in report-writing and story-writing, covering topics like proverbs, the Pledge of
Allegiance, frontier life, inventions, and more.