Oklahoma Social Studies 5.C.2.1.E
The Standard
- 5.C.2
- Compare the developments of the New England Colonies, the Middle Colonies, and the Southern Colonies.
- 5.C.2.1
- Explain how settlements in other colonies were influenced by a desire for religious freedom, economic opportunity, and self-government, including
George Calvert’s (First Baron of Baltimore) creation of a refuge for persecuted Catholics in Maryland
Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies (2026) · 5.C.2.1
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students explain why some English Catholics wanted a safer place to practice their religion. They identify George Calvert's plan for Maryland and explain that his son carried it forward.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student can say that Catholics faced restrictions in England and that Calvert sought a colony where they could worship. They can name Cecil Calvert as the son who carried out the plan after George died.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may say George Calvert founded Maryland himself. They may also assume everyone in Maryland had equal religious freedom.
How to Assess It
- Exit ticket: Why did George Calvert want a colony in Maryland, and who carried out his plan after he died?
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Have students draw an arrow from England to Maryland on a map and label why a Catholic family might make that move.
Give students a card reading, “Catholics faced restrictions on worship in England.” Ask them to write why Maryland might appeal to a family.
Make three matching cards for George Calvert, Cecil Calvert, and Maryland, then have pairs match each to its role.
Read the First Amendment's religion clause and ask students how its promise compares with what Calvert wanted for Catholics.
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