Fifth Grade Social Studies – First Term 2026 by Yeferson Londoño Barajas https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy Exploring the most significant historical events of our country. en-us 2025-02-25 22:44:28 UTC 2026-02-26 12:26:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/2bf3899e-48a5-412e-95c6-fe219464eb57/d23e1um-76b940c7-831a-4296-a3e2-2da844bf79c8.jpg/v1/fill/w_1280,h_854,q_75,strp/colombia_grunge_flag_by_think0_d23e1um-fullview.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7ImhlaWdodCI6Ijw9ODU0IiwicGF0aCI6IlwvZlwvMmJmMzg5OWUtNDhhNS00MTJlLTk1YzYtZmUyMTk0NjRlYjU3XC9kMjNlMXVtLTc2Yjk0MGM3LTgzMWEtNDI5Ni1hM2UyLTJkYTg0NGJmNzljOC5qcGciLCJ3aWR0aCI6Ijw9MTI4MCJ9XV0sImF1ZCI6WyJ1cm46c2VydmljZTppbWFnZS5vcGVyYXRpb25zIl19.E_Ly-2nl1k1s9EaFIiVJbAqh0MxjqpvxMbxZcIRImoA Revolt of the Commoners yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342688199 The Comunero Rebellion (1781) was a major uprising in New Granada (modern-day Colombia) against Spanish colonial rule. Sparked by increased taxes and economic hardships, it united different social groups in protest. Although the movement initially gained strength, it was ultimately suppressed through negotiations and military force.

]]> 2025-02-25 22:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342688199 July 20, 1810: The Dawn of Independence yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342688201 July 20, 1810, in New Granada marks the beginning of the independence movement from Spanish rule. Sparked by the Florero de Llorente incident in Bogotá, it led to the creation of the first independent governing council, laying the foundation for Colombia’s independence.

]]> 2025-02-25 22:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342688201 Federal vs. State Powers: The U.S. Model yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342688206 The U.S. Constitution divides power between the federal government and states

]]> 2025-02-25 22:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342688206 First Term Key Topics yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342708426 2025-02-25 23:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342708426 Cambridge Dictionary yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342722554 A trusted online resource for clear and accurate definitions, pronunciations, and translations in English and other languages.

]]> 2025-02-25 23:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342722554 Difference Between Revolt and Revolution yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342735138 The words "revolt" and "revolution" both relate to political and social change, but they carry distinct meanings and implications.

]]> 2025-02-25 23:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342735138 Why We Pay Taxes to the Government yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342740329 Taxes are one of those things that we all have to pay. If we don't there are pretty severe consequences. But why do we have to pay them in the first place? When did this system begin?

]]> 2025-02-25 23:58:45 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342740329 Revolt of the Commoners - Week 1 yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342822501 This exam is designed to assess students' understanding of key historical and civic concepts, including the definitions of revolt and revolution, the importance of taxes, and the Revolt of the Comuneros. It evaluates students at three levels: literal reading (easy), reading comprehension (medium), and interpretative analysis (hard).

]]> 2025-02-26 01:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342822501 How do federalism and centralism differ in terms of power distribution and decision-making? yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342851079 Federalism is a political system in which states retain their sovereignty, allowing them a degree of autonomy in political and administrative decision-making. In contrast, centralism is a system where all power and decision-making authority are concentrated in the central government.

]]> 2025-02-26 01:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342851079 July 20th, 1810 - Week 2 yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342875720 This exam evaluates students' understanding of July 20, 1810, in New Granada and the differences between federalism and centralism. It assesses their ability to recognize historical events, analyze political systems, and interpret data through different question levels. At the end of the exam, students will receive their final score, allowing them to assess their performance and identify areas for improvement. This exam prepares students for standardized assessments like the ICFES, promoting critical thinking and historical analysis.

]]> 2025-02-26 01:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3342875720 Pablo Morillo: The Man Behind Spain’s Reconquest of America yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3365400225 Pablo Morillo (1775–1837) was a Spanish general sent to suppress independence movements in Latin America. He led the brutal "Pacification of New Granada and Venezuela," but despite initial victories, he saw Spain lose control of its colonies.

]]> 2025-03-13 23:33:00 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3365400225 August 7th: The Battle of Boyacá – The Victory That Shaped a Nation yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3365404886 The Battle of Boyacá, fought on August 7, 1819, was a decisive victory in Colombia's fight for independence from Spanish rule. Led by Simón Bolívar, the patriot army outmaneuvered and defeated the Spanish royalist forces near Tunja. This battle marked the end of Spanish control in New Granada and paved the way for the liberation of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru, shaping the future of Latin America.

]]> 2025-03-13 23:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3365404886 Reconquest - August 7th, 1819: Batalla de Boyacá - Week 3 yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3365447446 This exam assesses students' understanding of two key historical topics: Pablo Morillo’s role in the Spanish reconquest and the Battle of Boyacá’s impact on Colombian independence. The exam challenges students to move from basic recall to historical analysis, encouraging them to develop skills in critical thinking, source interpretation, and historical reasoning. It serves as a diagnostic and formative tool to gauge students’ abilities in understanding Colombia’s path to independence.

]]> 2025-03-14 00:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3365447446 Map of Gran Colombia yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3365467181 A map of the Republic of Colombia (1819-1831), a state that covered much of northern South America after independence from the Spanish Empire, by Agostino Codazzi, 1840. The map depicts the Republic of Colombia divided into 12 administrative departments in 1824.

]]> 2025-03-14 00:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3365467181 Unveiling the Political Structure of Gran Colombia yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3365481062 Step into the early 19th century and take on the role of a leader shaping the future of Gran Colombia! In this interactive strategy game, players will explore the departments of Gran Colombia (New Granada, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama).

]]> 2025-03-14 00:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3365481062 Gran Colombia: Simón Bolívar's Failed Dream yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3365484845 Discover the rise and fall of Gran Colombia, the ambitious republic envisioned by Simón Bolívar. This video explores its creation, political challenges, and the internal conflicts that led to its dissolution. Through historical maps, expert insights, and engaging visuals, learn why Bolívar’s dream of a united South America ultimately collapsed. Was it doomed from the start? Watch to find out!

]]> 2025-03-14 00:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3365484845 The Great Colombia - Week 4 yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3365549465 This exam aims to develop historical awareness among students by engaging them in different levels of analysis. By progressing from basic recall to deep interpretation, students will enhance their ability to understand the complexities of Gran Colombia’s formation, Bolívar’s political vision, and the reasons behind the republic’s dissolution.

Through a mix of factual recall, interpretation, and critical thinking, this exam provides a comprehensive evaluation of historical understanding, preparing students to make meaningful connections between past and present political challenges.

]]> 2025-03-14 01:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3365549465 Asking for and giving directions yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3404715440 In this activity, students will explore how to move efficiently through a city by considering different modes of transportation such as walking, biking, and using public transport. Using a city map, they will plan routes between two locations, think about factors like distance and time, and role-play navigating the city. This exercise helps students develop spatial awareness and critical thinking about how to get from one place to another in an urban environment.

]]> 2025-04-10 15:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3404715440 Codazzi Quest: Exploring the Life of a Geographer yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3404726678 In this interactive game, students will work in teams to research and uncover key facts about the life and contributions of Agustín Codazzi, the famous Italian geographer and cartographer in Colombia. They will solve clues and challenges related to his work, such as mapping the Colombian territory, his influence on geography, and his role in the nation's history. The goal is to gather as much information as possible to complete a timeline or map, reinforcing their research and critical thinking skills while learning about Codazzi’s legacy.

]]> 2025-04-10 15:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3404726678 Who was Agustin Codazzi? yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3404744726 Students will explore a webpage dedicated to Agustín Codazzi’s biography, learning about his life, achievements, and contributions to geography and cartography in Colombia. Afterward, they will complete a brief quiz or discussion to reinforce their understanding.

]]> 2025-04-10 15:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3404744726 What is a political party? yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3417553990 In this video, students will review the concept of a political party, exploring its definition, key functions, and role within democratic systems. Through simple explanations and real-world examples, learners will better understand how political parties influence government decisions, represent citizens' interests, and shape national policies. Ideal for reinforcing prior knowledge and preparing for classroom discussions or assessments.

]]> 2025-04-21 11:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3417553990 Discover the origin of the traditional parties in Colombia yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418016338 This article explores the origins of Colombia’s Liberal and Conservative parties, born from opposing views on church, state, and national power in the 19th century—divisions that shaped the country's political future.

]]> 2025-04-21 18:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418016338 What happened to the Constitution of radical liberalism? yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418025717 This resource analyzes the Rionegro Constitution of 1863, emblem of the Colombian liberal ideology. Federalism, individual freedom and church-state separation marked a period of profound transformations in the country.

]]> 2025-04-21 18:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418025717 Liberal radicalism yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418039653 In this interactive resource, students must correctly place key words to reveal the definition of Liberal Radicalism. A fun and dynamic way to understand the more extreme ideas of 19th-century Colombian liberalism.

]]> 2025-04-21 18:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418039653 Thousand Days War game yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418044508 Drag and drop each keyword next to its definition

]]> 2025-04-21 18:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418044508 La Guerra de los Mil Días (Primera parte) yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418048519 On October 17, 1899, the Thousand Days War officially broke out when Liberal leader Pablo Emilio Villar initiated the confrontation in an improvised attack in Bucaramanga, in which the Liberals lost against the troops of Sanclemente's government. This is one of the most remembered episodes of political violence in Colombian history.

]]> 2025-04-21 19:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418048519 La Guerra de los Mil Días (Segunda parte) yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418050255 In 1900 the conservative president Manuel Antonio Sanclemente was overthrown by a coup d'état after a marked division within the conservative party between nationalists and historians. The signing of the Treaty of Wisconsin put an end to a war that could have been extended, and at the same time hinted at the political reorganization of the country for the twentieth century.

]]> 2025-04-21 19:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418050255 Quiz on Panama's Separation from Colombia yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418056623 This quiz tests your knowledge about the separation of Panama from Colombia. Through a series of questions, you’ll explore the key events, causes, and consequences of one of the most significant moments in Colombian history.

]]> 2025-04-21 19:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418056623 Why did COLOMBIA lose PANAMA? yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418058750 Did you know that Panama was part of the Republic of Colombia until 1903, making it the youngest country in Hispanic America? This key fact explains why Panama’s history stands apart from that of its Central American neighbors. But here’s the real question: if you already knew how this Isthmian nation came to be, do you know what actually happened during its separation?

]]> 2025-04-21 19:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418058750 The massacre of the banana plantations - Word Search yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418060584 This word search challenges students to explore key terms related to the Banana Massacre, a tragic event in Colombian history. By finding important words, learners will gain insight into the social and political issues surrounding the massacre and its impact on the country.

]]> 2025-04-21 19:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418060584 Video quiz: massacre of the banana plantations yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418063018 In this video quiz, students will test their understanding of the Massacre of the Banana Plantations, a pivotal event in Colombia’s history. The quiz explores the social and political tensions leading up to the tragedy, the role of the United Fruit Company, and the impact on labor rights and political activism in the early 20th century. It challenges students to recall key facts and reflect on the historical significance of the massacre within the context of Colombian labor movements.

]]> 2025-04-21 19:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418063018 The massacre of the banana plantations yefersonlondono8 https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418064486 The murder of hundreds of strikers and their families at the hands of the State is one of the most tragic events ever experienced in our country. Learn more about what happened that night in December 1928, in Cronografía.

]]> 2025-04-21 19:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/yefersonlondono8/5c4zf6nhnggemkfy/wish/3418064486