5th Grade Social Studies
How did the buffalo help meet the needs of many Great Plains indians?
they used the buffalo for food, as well as every part of the buffalo (skin, fur, organs) to make tipis, ropes, pillows, pots, etc.
What are the two states that are not part of the contiguous United States?
Hawaii and Alaska
On which continent is Egypt located?
Africa
What is the value of the digit 7 in 45.327?
7 thousandths
The desert was arid, but the rainforest received rain almost every day. Scientists studied how this water supported aquatic animals, such as fish and frogs. The Latin root aqua means “water.”
What does “aquatic” mean?
Aquatic: Living or growing in water.
What is a potlatch and how does it help people from the Pacific Northwest celebrate and strengthen community connection?
A potlatch is like a Native American party, or community get together where they celebrated births, marriages, deaths, etc. It was a way for a Native American community to come together and celebrate one another.
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What is the largest continent?
Asia
What is 386 × 24?
9,264
Maya studied a biography of a scientist. The book described the scientist’s childhood, discoveries, and later years. The Greek roots bio mean “life” and graph mean “write.”
What does “biography” mean?
Biography: A written account of a person’s life
How did the Native American people of the Southwest live?
lived in cliff dwellings, and made homes using thick adobe walls
Name 3 States that share a border with Calfirnia.
Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona share a land border with California.
Which continent would you find the Great Wall?
Asia (China)
What is 9.4 − 3.67?
5.73
The tiny organisms were microscopic. Even when Liam leaned closer, he could not see them without a microscope. The Greek roots micro mean “small” and scope mean “look.”
What does “microscopic” mean?
Microscopic: So small that it can only be seen with a microscope.
Why did the European Explorers want to sail to the "New World"?
“Gold, God, and Glory.”
European explorers sailed to the Americas—lands Europeans called the “New World,” although Indigenous peoples already lived there—for several reasons:
What is the capital city of California?
Sacramento
Which is the largest hot desert in the world?
The Sahara Desert
A rectangular prism is 6 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 3 inches tall. What is its volume?
72 cubic inches
The Romans built an aqueduct to bring water from distant hills into their city. Water traveled along the structure to fountains and public baths. The Latin roots aqua mean “water” and duct mean “lead.”
What does “aqueduct” mean?
Aqueduct: A structure that carries water from one place to another.
Who was Christopher Columbus?
An Italian explorer who sailed for Spain with 3 ships - the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria. He wanted to explore the "New World" in the hopes of finding a route to Asia. He ended up finding the Caribbean Islands.
Name 2 Oceans that Border the United States
The Pacific Ocean borders the western United States, and the Atlantic Ocean borders the eastern United States.
The Arctic Ocean also borders northern Alaska, so the entire United States borders three oceans.
What are the 7 continents?
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America
3 ÷ ½?
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Our classroom has a portable speaker. We easily carry it outside for lunch activities and bring it back inside afterward. The Latin root port means “carry.”
What does “portable” mean?
Portable: Easy to carry or move.