| Social Studies
In Social Studies, the goal is for all students to develop a deep, rich network of understandings related to the world around them. The objectives and competencies included in this curriculum deal with history, geography, economics, and civics from a diverse, global perspective. Students engage in projects that require them to apply Social Studies skills in real-world contexts.
Grade 4
Fourth graders are encouraged to study the rich history and unique attributes of their state. Students should learn about significant events in American history and the role their state played in the development of the United States. Historical documents and democratic principles should be studied to explore American identity. Civic and economic concepts continue to be presented within the context of state history by focusing on state government and economic activity associated with the student's individual state. Geography studies should encompass Earth attributes, processes, and the tools used to understand the world in which we live. Students should develop a cultural perspective through exposure to folklore and diversity.
Civics and Government
The Civics and Government unit combines United States democratic principles, structure and historical documents with governmental systems found throughout the world.
Cultural Perspective
The Cultural Perspective unit includes communities, diversity, fine arts, humanities, folklore, holidays, media, and religious and social issues.
Economics
The Economics unit includes core concepts, such as supply and demand, goods and services, income, and employment, as well as United States and world economies.
First Global Era (1450 - 1750)
The First Global Era World History unit includes the social, cultural, and political aspects of societies, civilizations, and empires that existed from 1450 to 1750 CE as well as global trends during this time.
Geography
The Geography unit includes United States and world geography, map and globe skills, Earth characteristics, and geographic tools and concepts.
Historical Perspective
The Historical Perspective unit includes data interpretation, awareness and analysis skills, and the concepts of time, change, and continuity.
Technological Developments
The Technological Developments unit includes historical achievements in the areas of communication, math, science, transportation, and technological inventions.
United States History
The United States History unit includes events and issues pertaining to the founding, development, and expansion of our nation from its inception to present day.
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