Fourth Grade Social Studies

Semester A

In grade 4 Social Studies learners will use their understanding of social studies skills to explore their local states and communities. Learners will also research local animals and gain an understanding of local Native American ground in their part of the country. This course walks students through the research and report writing steps that will be vital to their continuation of social studies. They will continue to focus on their individual states as they do projects based on local geography, state capitols, as well as nearby natural wonders and landforms. The course uses video, enrichment activities, and project-based learning to enhance the student’s social studies skills.

Semester B

In Semester B of Social Studies 4, students will expand on their learning from Semester A, as well as work their way through American History to post-WWII and science and inventions that started shaping the modern-day United States. Various concepts including economics, the environment, and American geography will be explored to give students a better idea of all the facets that shape American lives today.

Semester A

Module 1: Native Americans
Module 2: European Settlers
Module 3: Chronology and Early Pennsylvania
Module 4: Early Texan History
Module 5: Mexican American War
Module 6: Early Californian History
Module 7: Florida
Module 8: My State
Module 9: Important People from my State
Module 10: State Map
Module 11: State Symbols
Module 12: Civil War
Module 13: Federal Government
Module 14: State Government
Module 15: Important Documents
Module 16: Living in America
Module 17: American History
Module 18: Citizenship

Semester A Syllabus

Semester B

Module 19: Economics
Module 20: Business
Module 21: The Cost of Business
Module 22: Economic Systems
Module 23: The Human Impact
Module 24: Geography
Module 25: Topography
Module 26: The World Around Us
Module 27: Problem Solving and Decision Making
Module 28: Human Geography
Module 29: Cultural Awareness
Module 30: The Great Depression
Module 31: World War II
Module 32: Sources of Information
Module 33: Discoveries and Inventions
Module 34: Around the World
Module 35: Research
Module 36: Course Review

Semester B Syllabus

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Materials listed should be acquired by the student prior to beginning work in the course.