In grade five, students study the Western Hemisphere (North and South America), its geographic features, early history, cultural development, and economic change. Students learn about the early inhabitants of the Americas and the impact of European exploration and colonization.

 
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The geographic focus includes the study of contemporary regional characteristics, the movement of people, products and ideas, and cultural diversity. Students develop their understanding of the relationship between markets and available resources.