USD 263-MULVANE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CURRICULUM MAP

SOCIAL SCIENCE-4th Grade


OUTCOME/ ESSENTIAL QUESTION

 

CONTENT

 

OBJECTIVE/SKILL

 

ASSESSMENT

 

1. How can I use map skills to read maps?
2. What are the meanings of some geographic terms?
3. What are some features that can help identify a region?
 
1. Latitude/longitude, scale of miles, key, compass rose
2. Examples: basin, canyon, delta, glacier, source, tributary
3. Landforms, climate, natural resources, culture
4. Personal and social skills
5. Conflict resolution
 
1. Demonstrate use of map skill (G4B1I2)
2. Describe essential geographic terms. (G4B1I3)
3. Locate various regions by observation their features. (G4B2I1, G4B1I4-phys. features, C4B2I2-culture, G4B2I3-religion, customs)
4. Work and play independently and cooperatively, demonstrate responsible behavior, demonstrate respect for self, others, and property while at school and in the community.
5. Students will identify ways to solve problems. 
 
1. Class map observation, worksheets, textbook tests
2. Map observation, coloring, labeling, test
3. Definitions, drawings, charts, graphs, textbook test
 
4. How did the U.S. become a country?
5. How is our government organized?
6. In what ways are regions interdependent?
7. What are the meanings of some symbols of the U.S.?
8. Where are the oceans and continents located?
 
4. American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, Constitution
5. 3 levels-national, state, local--services provided. Branches-executive, legislative, judicial. Democracy (Laws, rights, and responsibilities, common good vs. individual rights). Republic, monarchy
6. Transportation, resources, needs
7. Examples: flag, eagle, pledge, white house, Uncle Sam (Review)
8. Four oceans, seven continents (Review)
 
4. Define American Revolution. Describe meaning of foundation documents. (H4B3I2-documents)
5. Identify levels and branches of government and describe the functions of each. Define terms. (E4B4I1, C4B3I1, C4B4I1, C4B5I3)
6. Identify ways in which regions are interdependent. (C4B1I1, C4B1I2)
7. Explain meaning of each symbol. (H4B3I3)
8. Identify and label the locations of the oceans and continents. (G4B1I4)
 
4. Worksheets
5. Class practice, definitions
6. Discussion
7. Discussion
8. Worksheet test
 
1. Do I know the locations of the Northeast States?
2. What features help identify the Northeast region?
3. How does the availability of natural resources affect the way people live?
4. What are some important events in Northeast history?
5. What factors affect the economy of the region?
 
1. 11 states
2. Landforms, climate, resources, culture
3. Resources, jobs, products, building materials
4. Democracy, Laws, Origin of U.S., Industrial Revolution, immigration (ancestry, artifacts)
5. Jobs, goods, services, wants, needs, costs vs. benefits
 
1. Label state names on maps. (G4B1I4)
2. Identify features of the Northeast. (G4B2I1, C4B2I2-culture)
3. Explain how people use available resources-observe manufacturing on field trip? (E4B1I2)
4. Identify major events, their causes, effects. (G4B2I4-migration, manufacturing, H4B2I4-family history)
5. Show an understanding of economic terms. (E4B1I4)
 
1. Flash cards, worksheets, quiz
2. Worksheets, textbook tests, video
3. Discussion, worksheet, test
4. Worksheets, video
5. Worksheet, discussion, test
 
1. Do I know the locations of the Southeast states?
2. What features help identify the Southeast?
3. How does the availability of natural resources affect the way people live?
4. What are some important events in Southeast history?
5. What factors affect the economy of the region?
 
1. 12 states
2. Landforms, climate, culture
3. Resources, products, jobs
4. Slavery, Civil War
5. Goods, services, income, interdependence
 
1. Label states' names on maps (G4B1I4)
2. Identify features of Southeast (G4B2I1)
3. Explain uses of available resources (E4B1I2)
4. Identify major events and their causes and effects (H4B2I1)
5. Show an understanding of economic factors (E4B1I4, E4B2I1)
 
1. Flash cards, worksheets, quiz
2. Worksheets, textbook tests, video
3. Discussion, worksheet, test
4. Discussion of text, reports, video
5. Worksheet, discussion, test
 
1. Do I know the locations of the Midwest states?
2. What features help identify the Midwest?
3. How do natural resources affect the ways people live in the Midwest?
4. What are some important events in Midwest history?
5. What factors affect the economy of the Midwest?
6. What are some important things I should know about my own state?
 
1. 12 states-Key, labels, scale, directions
2. Landforms, climate, culture
3. Resources, products, jobs
4. Indians, explorers, settlers, early trails, Dust Bowl
5. Goods, services, benefits, interdependence
6. Kansas week presentations
 
1. Label state names on maps (G4B1I4)
2. Identify features of the Midwest (G4B2I1)
3. Explain how people use available resources (E4B1I2)
4. Compare/contrast cultures of the Midwest. Identify causes and effects of major events (e.g. Indian-settler conflicts). Learn history Mid-America Indian Center (field trip). (C4B2I2-culture, G4B2I4-settlers, K4B1I1-Kansas Settlers, K4B4I1-explorers, K4B4I2-trails, K4B4I4-hardships)
5. Be able to define economic terms.
6. Listen and observe Kansas Week speakers or presentations (e.g. Kansas wildlife, agriculture, history) (K4B1I1)
 
1. Flash cards, worksheets, quiz
2. Worksheets, textbook test, maps drawn by students, video
3. Discussion, worksheets, test, video
4. Discussion of text, reports, observation of speakers and field trip
5. Worksheets, discussion, test
6. Discussion, quiz
 
1. Do I know the locations of the Suthwest states?
2. What features help identify the Southwest?
3. How do natural resources affect the ways people live in the Southwest?
4. What are some important events in Southwest history?
5. What factors affect the economy of the Southwest?
6. What are primary and secondary sources?
 
1. 4 states
2. Landforms, climate, resources, culture
3. Resources, products, jobs
4. Cattle drives, coming of railroads
5. Products, trading, exports/imports
6. Artifacts and documents
 
1. Label state names on maps. Draw maps of Southwest region. (G4B1I4)
2. Identify features of the Southwest. (G4B2I1)
3. Explain how people use available resources (E4B1I2)
4. Identify major events and their causes and effects (H4B1I3)
5. Describe factors that effect the economy (E4B3I1)
6. Identify artifacts and documents as primary or secondary sources (H4B4I2)
 
1. State flash cards, worksheets, quiz
2. Discussion, worksheet, test, video
3. Discussion of text, worksheet, test
4. Discussion of text, video
5. Worksheet, discussion, test
6. Field trip to Indian Center
 
1. Do I know the locations of the West states?
2. What features help identify the West region?
3. How does the availability of natural resources affect the way people live?
4. What are some important events in the history of the West?
5. What factors affect the economy of the region?
 
1. 11 states, know scales, labels, latitude and longitude
2. Landforms, climate, resources, culture
3. Resources, products, and jobs
4. Louisiana Purchase, Lewis & Clark, and Gold Rush
5. Goods, services, income, interdependence
 
1. Label state names on maps, Draw maps of Western states. (G4B1I4)
2. Identify features of the West. (G4B2I1)
3. Explain how people use available resources (E4B1I2)
4. Identify major events and their causes and effects (H4B1I2)
5. Show an understanding of economic factors (E4B1I4)
 
1. Flash cards, worksheets, quizzes, maps drawn by students
2. Worksheets, textbooks, tests, video
3. Worksheets and tests
4. Discussion of text, video
5. Worksheets and discussion, test