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Social Studies-4th Grade
Instructor: Driskell, Courtney
Social Studies Syllabus - Grade 4
All students should be able to:· Describe cultures of the American Indians
· Describe geography of the American Indians
· Identify physical Features of the US
· Explain European Exploration
· Describe geography of exploration
· Describe character traits of explorers
· Explain the impact of economics on history
· Discuss British Colonial America
· Describe geography of the colonies
· Describe federal system of government
· Explain positive character traits of colonists
· Identify and describe causes, events and results of American Revolution
· Describe geography of the Revolution
· Explain the impact of geography on war
· Discuss the Declaration of Independence
· Describe the impact of economics on history
· Discuss the Articles of Confederation, Constitution,
· Discuss the Bill of Rights
· Know the Preamble and “We the People”
· Explain the Federal System of Government
· Know and explain the First Amendment
· Describe the functions of Government
· Explain Democratic beliefs and ideals
· Describe character traits
· Discuss the War of 1812
· Explain the Westward Expansion
· Describe Abolition and Suffrage
· Locate features of US
· Identify geography of Westward Expansion
· Describe the impact of economics on history
· Make decisions about spending and saving
In fourth grade, we will begin the formal study of United States history. At this grade, the four strands of history, geography, civics, and economics are fully integrated. Students begin their study of United States history with the development of Native American cultures and conclude with the antebellum period ending in 1860.
Click link to see standards: Fourth Grade SS Georgia State Standards
AGENDAS: Students should use their Agendas daily to write assignments, specific due dates, test dates, and project due dates. This is an important tool for students and parents to track when assignments are due.
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Classroom Expectations
HomeworkFourth graders will have a reasonable amount of homework. This gives the learners an opportunity to practice and review the skills learned in class. It is important for you to show an interest in your child's schoolwork; however, homework should not always require parental help. You can help by establishing a homework routine, checking to see that homework assignments are completed, and …
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Remind 101
Remind 101 is a free service that allows me, your child’s teacher, to send text messages to groups of students and/or parents from my computer. These messages would pertain to upcoming due dates for projects and/or tests. Students and parents have to opt-in if they want to be added to my text messaging list. With this service, you as a parent will know of upcoming assignments in the event the …
