5th Grade Social Studies TEKS Standards

describe the origins of the American colonists, the development of colonial society, and the significant political and economic issues that led to the American Revolution.

analyze the causes and effects of the American Revolution, including the role of key figures such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams.

explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence and identify the key ideas within it.

explain the events of the early national period including the development of the U.S. Constitution.

identify and describe the physical characteristics of the United States including major rivers, mountain ranges, and regions.

describe the role of individual free enterprise in the growth of the American economy.

explain the functions of the three branches of the United States government as defined by the U.S. Constitution.

identify customs, traditions, and celebrations from the various regions of the United States and explain their origins.

explain the effects of scientific discoveries and technological innovations in the Industrial Revolution on the growth of the United States.