The Mindspring "Our Great Nation" curriculum adheres to state standards for most states' fifth grade English language Arts and Social Studies standards.  It is always suggested by Mindspring that parents review their child's curriculum regardless of the source or service employed.  Educational freedom provides parents with opportunities and responsibilities as the foundational providers of family guidance.  Feel free to enhance, replace, or omit sections of this curriculum. Mindspring is here to support you in this endeavor.

English Language Arts 5 & Social Studies 5 Syllabus
Our Great Nation

Unit 1: North America Before the Declaration of Independence
-Native Peoples
-The Explorers
-The Colonies
-Geography 5A
-Reading, Writing, and Spelling 5A
-Project Assessment #1

Unit 2: The American Revolution (& The Forging of a Republic)
-Under the Rule of the British Crown
-The Desire for Independence
-The Beginning of the Revolutionary War
-The Declaration of Independence
-Important Battles of the Revolutionary War
-The End of the Revolutionary War
-The Constitution of the United States
-Geography 5B
-Reading, Writing, and Spelling 5B
-Project Assessment #2

Unit 3: From Unity to Civil War
-The War of 1812
-The Mexican War
-The Civil War
-Reconstruction and Reconciliation
-Geography 5C
-Reading, Writing, and Spelling 5C
-Project Assessment #3

Unit 4: Research Project: My Great State
-How the Nation Became 50 States
-Major US Cities
-Research and Analysis Skills
-Developing a Research Project
-Geography 5D
-Reading, Writing, and Spelling 5D
-Project Assessment #4: My Great State