This page offers a set of learning sequences aligned with Florida’s Grade 5 Civics and Government standards, covering topics from the Declaration of Independence to the U.S. Constitution and early American government. Each Chat includes detailed resources for deepening your content knowledge of the American founding, a lesson plan with instructional strategies and expert help for bringing this content to life in your classroom, and next steps for classroom application and reflection.
Chat 1: Declaration of Independence—Identifying the Grievances
Chat 1 is aligned to Florida's Grade 5 Civics Literacy Standard SS.5.CG.1.1, Clarification 1: Students will identify the grievances detailed in the Declaration of Independence. This learning sequence is designed to strengthen your understanding of this clarification and support effectove reading and civics instruction.
Chat 2: Declaration of Independence—Describing the Idea of Unalienable Rights
Coming February 2, 2026
Chat 3: Declaration of Independence—Discussing the Consequences of Governments Not Recognizing Unalienable Rights
Coming February 23, 2026
Chat 4: U.S. Constitution—Identifying the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Coming March 16, 2026
Chat 5: U.S. Constitution—Explaining the Goals of the 1787 Constitution Convention
Coming April 6, 2026
Chat 6: U.S. Constitution—Identifying and Describing Why Compromises Were Made
Coming April 27, 2026
Chat 7: U.S. Constitution—Identifying the Federalist and Anti-Federalist Arguments
Coming May 18, 2026
