The document provides an overview of American history for fifth graders, covering major events and time periods from early Native American territories through World War II. Key topics discussed include the American Revolution, Civil War, Underground Railroad, World War II victory gardens and air raid drills. Links are provided for additional resources on several historical figures and events.

1. History for Fifth Graders Guns and blood and stuff…

2. The Early Days The early bird gets the worm

3. American Revolution & Indian Territory The Indians owned the vast majority of America, but then two major forces met…

4. Chief Little Turtle vs. George Rogers Clark You could cut the tension with a knife, or a tomahawk

5. Extra Stuff! More on Little Turtle http://www.ohiojudicialcenter.gov/little_turtle.asp More on George Rogers Clark http://www.nndb.com/people/271/000049124/

6. Changing Gears

7. Civil War and Later Developments Big Hitters Don’t they look so happy? http://www.waynet.org/levicoffin/default.htm More info on these two influential characters

8. Underground Railroad Not actually a train, or a railroad for that matter.

9. Harriet Tubman She’ll get you where you need to go. With the help of an underground network of helpers of course!

10. Helpful Synopsis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmsNGrkbHm4 7 minutes of helpful video!

11. Growth from the 1900’s to the 1950’s Memorize in 6 minutes starting… NOW!

12. Victory Gardens The citizens could step up their game and help out good old Uncle Sam

13. Your very own Garden Use this tool to create a comic of how you would make a Victory Garden and what you would plant. Explain why you chose each plant! Comicbrushhttp://www.comicbrush.com/

14. Air Raid Drills “Duck and Cover” famous video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKqXu-5jw60 Showed in classrooms nationwide Thoughts?

15. Response Time! What did you learn? Anything confusing? Favorite parts? Resources http://www.livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe40s/crops_02.html http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2944.html http://www.pcf.city.hiroshima.jp/virtual/VirtualMuseum_e/visit_e/est_e/panel/A2/2205_1.htm