Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Social Studies Grade 4 ABSTRACT At the fourth grade level, students learn about the state of New. Various aspects of the state are investigated including government, geography, climate, early history, the Revolutionary War, the Industrial Revolution, and New through the twentieth century to the present day. The effects of geography locally and throughout the United States are explored and compared. The continuation of the study of government includes an examination of the key principles of The United States Constitution. Adopted by the Somerville Board of Education on February 26, 2008
NJCCCS: *Ongoing Essential Question: Content: Skills and Topics: *Ongoing Assessments: September October November-December January 6.1A3*, 6.1A6*, 6.1E5*, 6.2E5*, 6.2E11*, 6.5B2, 6.6A1-6 What are the different functions of maps and how are they used? Geography and Map Skills identify and define basic map skills (e.g., latitude, longitude, prime meridian, equator, map keys, map scales, map symbols) identify and locate continents and oceans identify and locate states in North America analyze population charts describe types of maps interpret elevation maps differentiate physical and political maps practice map skills* 6.5B2, 6.6B1-4, 6.6D2 What are four regions of New and how do they differ? Regions of New New Symbols identify and locate land forms of each region identify and locate the four regions of New describe characteristics of the four regions of New list and research facts about New compare and contrast major cities in New identify and discuss New symbols apply research findings to create a fact book summarize the fact book in a class presentation 6.1A1, 6.1A4-5*, 6.2B4, 6.2E6, 6.4A1-3, 6.4B1, 6.4B8 Who were the first settlers of New? Lenni Lenape Indians locate the Delaware River Valley on a map examine Lenni Lenape culture utilize research skills to create individual and group presentations describe the food, clothing, transportation, and homes of the Lenni Lenape Indians conduct research about how the Native Americans lived relate the history of Indian departure describe the Lenni Lenape community structure explain roles of individuals in the Lenni Lenape community employ map skills to illustrate physical characteristics of the Delaware River Valley 6.1A1-2, 6.2E6, 6.4A5 How does the past affect the future? Europeans identify New explorers describe colonization in New define settlement and give examples discuss Dutch colonies compare and contrast the Quakers and Dutch settlers compare and contrast Swedish and Dutch settlers describe British takeover summarize the differences between east and west New describe and illustrate settlers relationships with the Lenni Lenape Indians explain and analyze the results of the Walking Purchase
Resources: Technology: Writing: Careers: September October November-December January Applicable career options are discussed as they arise throughout the social studies program. Career options include, but are not limited to, geologists, government officials, inventors, pilots, politicians, railroad conductors, and community careers, such as firefighters, police officers, pharmacists, doctors, store owners, and road crews.
NJCCCS: Essential Question: Content: February-March April May-June June 6.1A2, 6.2A1-3, 6.2B1, 6.2B3, 6.4B2-4 How did the colonies gain independence? Revolutionary War Skills and Topics: investigate reasons for the war apply the concept of cause and effect in demonstration of reasons for war recall and define taxation explain the role of New in the American Revolution study, discuss, and explain laws and events leading to the Revolution, (e.g., Stamp Act, Townshend Act, Boston Tea Party, Quartering Act) research and explain the function of the First and Second Continental Congresses describe the significant battles (e.g., Battle of Lexington, Battle of Concord, Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Monmouth, Battle of Yorktown) compare and contrast the outcomes of the battles Assessments: 6.2B1-3, 6.2C1-4, 6.4B4 What challenges are faced when creating a nation? Development of the New Nation research The Constitution of the United States report the results of the research describe the steps in the formation of a new government identify the branches of the United States government define balance of power discuss The Articles of Confederation detail the occurrences of the Constitutional Convention define democracy explain checks and balances identify and discuss amendments to The Constitution of the United States evaluate the meaning of The Bill of Rights 6.2A4-5, 6.2C1-3, 6.4B5, 6.4B6-7, 6.6D1 How has technology impacted and changed New history? Industrial Revolution, Inventions, and Immigration summarize the transformation of New into the new era investigate inventions of importance synthesize the results of the research of inventions in written and oral forms relate the effects of inventions and technology to the social and financial condition of the state analyze the effect of technology on the growth of New cities discuss the experiences and roles of immigrants in the industrialization of New utilize map keys incorporate map symbols in the final project illustrate the counties of New 6.2A4-5, 6.2C1-3 What alternate means can be used to illustrate the geography of New? Cake Project map keys map symbols counties in New
Assessments: Resources: Technology: Writing: Careers: February-March April May-June June Applicable career options are discussed as they arise throughout the social studies program. Career options include, but are not limited to, geologists, government officials, inventors, pilots, politicians, railroad conductors, and community careers, such as firefighters, police officers, pharmacists, doctors, store owners, and road crews.