Social Studies Grade 4 A/B

Social Studies Grade 4, Semester A, examines the earliest periods of America through the study of history, geography, and economics. The course includes a study of the settlement patterns, lifestyles, and governments of early American Indian societies. European exploration and settlement of North America, as well as interaction with American Indian groups, are explored. Social studies skills are applied, and primary sources, maps, graphs, and timelines are used to analyze these periods of early American history.

Social Studies Grade 4, Semester B, explores the history, geography, and economics of the original 13 colonies of the United States. This includes indentured servitude, culture mixing, and governments. Trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas is analyzed so students understand what was traded and the effects of these trades on the colonies. Finally, the New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, and Southern Colonies are examined so students understand the specific location, economy, government, religion, and culture of each area.

The materials needed for this course include standard school supplies and specified activity materials.