Social Studies
Grade 4 Social Studies: Students explore state and regional geography, key events of the American Revolution, economic principles of supply and demand, and the three branches of government.
Geography and Regions
State and Regional Geography
Students identify and describe the physical and human geography of their state and surrounding region, including landforms, bodies of water, climate zones, and natural resources.
Maps, Globes, and Geographic Tools
Students use latitude and longitude to locate places, read thematic maps, and practice interpreting map keys, scales, and compass roses to answer geographic questions.
American History and Government
Causes of the American Revolution
Students examine the political and economic tensions between the American colonies and Britain, including taxation without representation. Key events such as the Boston Tea Party are analyzed using primary and secondary sources.
The American Revolution and Founding Documents
Students trace the major events of the American Revolution from Lexington and Concord through Yorktown. They read excerpts from the Declaration of Independence and examine contributions of key founding figures.
The Three Branches of Government
Students identify the legislative, executive, and judicial branches and describe each branch's primary functions and powers. They explain the system of checks and balances.
Economics and Community
Supply, Demand, and Markets
Students learn the economic concepts of supply, demand, scarcity, and how prices are determined in a market. They use classroom simulations to observe how changes in supply or demand affect price.
Economic Interdependence and Trade
Students explore how regions and nations depend on each other for goods and services through trade, examining specialization. They trace a common product from raw materials to consumer.