Teacher / Team Name: 4th Grade - Social Studies Topic: 1 - Geography 2011 Social Studies Days: 25 4th Key Learning: Geographic tools help us identify physical and human features of the world in which we live. Unit Essential Question(s): What are the geographic tools and how are they used to identify phisical and human features of a location? Geographic tools 7.1.4.A., 7.1.4.B. Geography of Pennsylvania 7.1.4.B., 7.2.4.B., 7.3.4.A. What are geographic tools fourth graders already use? Geographic tools fourth graders already use; maps, globes, legends/keys, compass rose, cardial directions, Intermediate directons, borders, map scale, and symbols. (A) What is a map grid system and how is it used? A map grid system is a system of imaginary squares on a map. These imaginary squares labeled by letters and numbers help you locate specific places by using where they cross. (A) How do we use geographic tools and maps to describe and locate places? We use geographic tools and maps to provide information on a places location, physical features, human characteristics, and movement throughout the area allowing for an area description and or specific lionisation to occur. (A) What are the four regions in the United States to which Pennsylvania belongs and why? Four of the regions in the United States to which PA belongs are the Great Lakes Region, Middle Atlantic Region, manufacturing Belt, and the Dairy Belt. Pennsylvania belongs to these regions due to either geography/topagraphy or economy. (A) What are the 5 regions within PA, and their physical and human characteristics? The five regions within Pennsylvania are Piedmont, Atlantic Coastal Plain, Ridge and Valley Region, Alleghany Plateau, and Erie Plain. Their physical and human characteristics are dependent on the specific portion of the state which they encompass. (A) How does geography affect the economy in each region? (A) grid system, longitude, latitude, geographic tool, map index Middle Atlantic Region, Great Lakes Region, Manufacturing Belt, Dairy Belt, Allegheny Plateau, Ridge and Valley Region, Atlantic Coastal Plain, Erie Plain, Piedmont, agriculture, economy, manufacturing, tourism, region Additional Information: Attached Document(s):
Teacher / Team Name: 4th Grade - Social Studies Vocab Report for Topic: 1 - Geography 2011 Social Studies Days: 25 4th Geographic tools grid system - longitude - latitude - geographic tool - map index - Geography of Pennsylvania Middle Atlantic Region - Great Lakes Region - Manufacturing Belt - Dairy Belt - Allegheny Plateau - Ridge and Valley Region - Atlantic Coastal Plain - Erie Plain - Piedmont - agriculture - economy - manufacturing - tourism - region -
Teacher / Team Name: 4th Grade - Social Studies Topic: 2 - Early Inhabitants of Pennsylvania Social Studies Key Learning: The first inhabitants of PA were a variety of Native Americans and European settlers whose way of life has influenced life in modern Pennsylvania. Days: 15 4th Unit Essential Question(s): Who and what were the early influences that shaped pur current way of life in Pennsylvania? Native Americans 7.3.4.A. European Settlers 7.3.4.A. Who were the first early inhabitants (Native Americans) to the Northwestern portion of North America and why did they come? (A) How can the inforamtion gathered about he Early Inhabitants of the Northwestern portion of North America help current Pennsylvanias' better undersntand life? (ET) Who were the different european groups who came to settle in Pennsylvania and why? (A) What similiariities/differentces existed among the different Euopean groups that came to Pennsylvania? (ET) Who were the early Native Americans in PA? (A) What was life like for the early Native Americans in Pennsylvania? (A) What was similiar and different about the life of the Native American tribes in early PA? (ET) Iroquios, Algonquian, league, tribe, prehistory, Woodland Indians European, Immigration Additional Information: Attached Document(s):
Teacher / Team Name: 4th Grade - Social Studies Vocab Report for Topic: 2 - Early Inhabitants of Pennsylvania Social Studies Days: 15 4th Native Americans Iroquios - Algonquian - league - tribe - prehistory - Woodland Indians - European Settlers European - Immigration -
Topic: 3 - Colony of PA Key Learning: The colony of Pennsylvania was established to provide basic freedoms to all people. Unit Essential Question(s): In the early days, why did people want to come to Pennsylvania? William Penn: Founder of PA Cultural Contributions Early Conflicts 6.5.6.F, 8.3.6.A, 8.2.6.C, 8.2.6.A 7.3.6.C, 8.3.6.A, 8.2.6.D, 8.2.6.C, 8.2.6.A 5.1.6.C, 8.2.6.C, 8.1.6.C Why did William Penn form a colony? (A) What contributions to Pennsylvania's culture were made by immigrants? (A) What interactions did the Native Americans have with William Penn and the early setters? (A) What was life in Pennsylvania like after William Penn? (A) What was the impact of the conflict in the Ohio River Valley? (A) William Penn, society, Quakers, tolerance, immigration, culture, customs/traditions, conflict, resolve/resolution, French and Indian persecution, treaty, Charter of Privileges privilege War,, ally Additional Information: Attached Document(s):
Vocab Report for Topic: 3 - Colony of PA William Penn: Founder of PA William Penn - society - Quakers - tolerance - persecution - treaty - Charter of Privileges - Cultural Contributions immigration - culture - customs/traditions - privilege - Early Conflicts conflict - resolve/resolution - French and Indian War - - ally -
Topic: 4 - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Key Learning: The formation of a new government involves struggle, sacrifrice, and planning. Unit Essential Question(s): How did the colonies become the United States? Growth through Conflict Formation of the New Government 5.2.6.B, 8.3.6.A, 5.2.6.C, 5.1.6.L, 5.1.6.M 6.5.6.F, 8.3.6.A, 5.2.6.E, 5.3.6.D, 5.3.6.E, 5.3.6.G, 5.3.6.I, 5.1.6.B, 5.1.6.C, 5.1.6.E, 5.1.6.J, 5.3.6.B, 5.3.6.A, 5.3.6.F, 5.1.6.G What events led up to the conflict between England and the Colonies? (A) How did life change in the colonies? (A) What roles did Pennsylvanians play in the fight for independence? (A) What were the major events that happened in Pennsylvania during the American Revolution? (A) Why was the Declaration of Independence written? (A) What were the rights and responsibilities of the citizens under the new democratic government? (A) What are the three branches of the government and the job each branch performs? (A) colonies, independence, revolution (American), patriot, repeal, representative, congress, Stamp Act, Townshend Acts government, legislature, judicial, executive, Declaration of Independence, democratic, citizen, Constitutional Convention, Constitution Additional Information: Attached Document(s):
Vocab Report for Topic: 4 - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Growth through Conflict colonies - independence - revolution (American) - patriot - repeal - representative - congress - Stamp Act - Townshend Acts - Formation of the New Government government - legislature - judicial - executive - Declaration of Independence - democratic - citizen - Constitutional Convention - Constitution -
Topic: 5 - Growth and Development of Pennsylvania Days: 10 Key Learning: The unique natural and human resources and industrial developments of Pennsylvania are the foundations of today's economy. Unit Essential Question(s): How does a state develop and thrive? PA Resources Industrial PA PA in Motion 6.2.6.E, 6.2.6.F, 6.5.6.F, 6.4.6.E, 6.4.6.F, 6.5.6.A, 6.5.6.B, 6.4.6.C, 6.4.6.E, 8.2.6.C 6.2.6.K, 6.4.6.F, 6.5.6.A, 6.5.6.B, 6.2.6.J, 6.2.6.A, 6.1.6.B, 8.2.6.C 6.3.6.C How do our resources affect the Pennsylvania How did Pennsylvania's important entrepreneurs How did changes in transportation affect the economy? (A) influence and develop Pennsylvania? (A) development of Pennsylvania? (A) natural resources soil forest water mineral, goods services labor consumer producer human resources, coal buyers, sellers, entrepreneurs, specialization, trade imports, interstates, state routes, highway, exports, trade routes, turnpikes, transportation (Conestoga Wagon, canal boats, trains, planes, and automobiles) PA Today 8.1.6.A, 6.4.6.F, 6.2.6.C, 6.3.6.C How has Pennsylvania changed over time? (A) timeline society resources Additional Information: Attached Document(s):
Vocab Report for Topic: 5 - Growth and Development of Pennsylvania Days: 10 PA Resources natural resources soil forest water mineral - goods services labor consumer producer human resources - coal - Industrial PA buyers - sellers - entrepreneurs - specialization - trade - PA in Motion imports - interstates - state routes - highway - exports - trade routes - turnpikes - transportation (Conestoga Wagon, canal boats, trains, planes, and automobiles) - PA Today timeline society resources -
Topic: Geography Key Learning: Geographic tools help us locate places and understand the physical world we live in. Unit Essential Question(s): Why do we use maps and other tools to learn about places? Map Skills Characteristics of a Place Geography of PA 7.1.6.B, 8.1.6.B 7.2.6.A, 7.3.6.C, 7.3.6.A, 7.4.6.B, 7.2.6.B 6.4.6.G, 6.4.6.D, 7.3.6.B, 7.3.6.D How do we use geographic tools and maps? (A) What similarities and differences exist among geographic regions throughout the United How and why to maps and globes change? (A) States, especially the four regions to which Pennsylvania belongs? (A) What are the important components of a map? (A) How does geography influence where people live? (A) What are the geographic features and regions in PA, and where are they located? (A) How does the geography affect the economy in each region? (A) map, globe, geographic, political boundary, natural boundary, states grid system climate, vegetation, characteristics, topography, population, Middle Atlantic Region, Great Lakes Region, Manufacturing Belt, Dairy Belt region, economy, agriculture, tourism, geographic feature, manufacturing, mining,, forestry, population, recreation, Allegheny Plateau, Ridge and Valley Region, Atlantic Coastal, Erie Plain, plain, fall line, piedmont, plateau Additional Information: Attached Document(s):
Vocab Report for Topic: Geography Map Skills map - globe - geographic - political boundary - natural boundary - states grid system - Characteristics of a Place climate - vegetation - characteristics - topography - population - Middle Atlantic Region - Great Lakes Region - Manufacturing Belt - Dairy Belt - Geography of PA region - economy - agriculture - tourism - geographic feature - manufacturing - mining - - forestry - population - recreation - Allegheny Plateau - Ridge and Valley Region - Atlantic Coastal - Erie Plain - plain - fall line - Page 1 of 2
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