Course Overview
In Skyline Social Science Grade 5: Our Nation, Our World, students will explore American history from the first Native peoples through the late 1800s, and connect the United States to the larger Western Hemisphere context. Students will study early settlers and immigrants, as well as the history, treatment, and contributions of Native Americans, African Americans, and women in what is now the United States. By engaging with diverse perspectives and primary sources, students will build an understanding of the cooperation and conflicts that defined the early nation and still drive the country today.
Unit Materials
Introducing the Revised Skyline Social Science Curriculum
Starting in Fall 2026, new units will be posted in Safari Montage, linked to here. Timing will allow teachers to review and backwards plan.
Expect stronger alignment to the CPS Social Science Culturally Responsive Inquiry Arc Framework, a cross-disciplinary approach with Skyline ELA, and improvements based on teacher and student feedback.
For information about accessing Skyline Social Science, 2021, check with your school team or email McGraw-Hill.