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A colorful illustration of two figures conversing by a tree, with a ship in the background.
Illustration of historical figures in front of a document titled "In Congress, July 4, 1776."
BRI Jr. 3-5 social studies drawing depicting George Washington crossing the Delaware
Three historical figures with a book titled "The Federalist: A Collection of Essays on the New Constitution."

BRI Jr. 3-5 Elementary Social Studies Units

A colorful illustration of two figures conversing by a tree, with a ship in the background.
Colonial Era for 3-5
Lesson - 10 Activities

Lesson

10 Activities

How did individuals show courage in the Colonial era?
Illustration of historical figures in front of a document titled "In Congress, July 4, 1776."
Causes of the American Revolution for 3-5
Lesson - 8 Activities

Lesson

8 Activities

How did the ideals of natural rights and justice inspire a revolution for independence in the colonies?
BRI Jr. 3-5 social studies drawing depicting George Washington crossing the Delaware
Course of the American Revolution for 3-5
Lesson - 7 Activities

Lesson

7 Activities

How did Americans show courage in their fight for liberty during the American Revolution?
Three historical figures with a book titled "The Federalist: A Collection of Essays on the New Constitution."
Consequences of the American Revolution for 3-5
Lesson - 9 Activities

Lesson

9 Activities

How did Americans organize their new government after the American Revolution?
Illustration of the U.S. flag alongside a parchment of the Constitution on a light blue background.
Development of the Constitution for 3-5
Lesson - 7 Activities

Lesson

7 Activities

How can the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights inspire us to establish justice in our classroom? 
Illustration of a blue factory complex with smokestacks against a light blue background.
Industrialization and Immigration for 3-5
Lesson - 8 Activities

Lesson

8 Activities

How did industrialization and immigration change the United States in the 1800s?
A covered wagon pulled by two horses, with a person inside, set against a landscape of hills and pine trees.
Expansion for 3-5
Lesson - 9 Activities

Lesson

9 Activities

How did the growth of the United States lead to challenges and opportunities for individuals?
An illustration of a man in a suit holding a paper while standing at a podium.
Causes of the Civil War for 3-5
Lesson - 10 Activities

Lesson

10 Activities

How did regional differences over slavery lead to sectionalism and the Civil War?  
Illustration of a map of the United States with sections colored in red, blue, and featuring the Confederate and American flags.
Course of the Civil War for 3-5
Lesson - 12 Activities

Lesson

12 Activities

How did the decisions of Union leaders during the Civil War demonstrate responsibility and protect natural rights?
Illustration of a building under construction, with cranes and bare trees in the foreground against a teal background.
Reconstruction for 3-5
Lesson - 10 Activities

Lesson

10 Activities

How did the United States attempt to reconstruct itself after Civil War to create a more just society for everyone?