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About Me (Mr. D)
Hello Families and Students, My name is Malcolm Dorsey, or often called "Mr. D". I am new to Queen City STEM Charter School & excited to be here! I teach 4th and 5th Grade Social Studies. I am a native of Murfreesboro, TN (right outside of Nashville, TN). I attended Middle TN State University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in History & a Minor in Sociology 5th Grade- Students will learn about early civilizations, dynasties, and empires. They’ll learn the history of the young United States and the people that were important to the formation and growth of our country. (The colonies and Revolutionary War are usually taught in fourth grade.) From there, they’ll learn about the US economy in the mid-1800s and the differences between the northern and southern economies. They’ll explore the Civil War and how the country dealt with the aftermath of the war, known as the Reconstruction Period. Other topics discussed in fifth grade are economics, world geography, and the similarities and differences among the states.
At this level it is important for students to have a solid understanding of fifth grade social studies vocabulary. A lot of new words and phrases are introduced and vocabulary from previous years is used to help explain new concepts. This includes vocabulary in the areas of history, politics, and geography. It is also important for students to practice social studies writing at this level. This is the time of standardized and state tests where students are expected to be able to synthesize the information they read and then write about it. They’ll need to be proficient at writing short responses in answer to test questions as well as being able to answer essay questions in a complete and clear manner. 4th Grade 5th Grade
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