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Grade Level Four

1st Nine Weeks
Historical Understanding Geographic Understanding Civic Economic Understanding
Understanding
SS4H1 SS4G1 SS4E1
Native Americans Physical & Man-made Features Basic Economic
a. locate where the American Indians of U.S. Concepts
settled with emphasis on Arctic a. locate major physical features a. describe opportunity
(Inuit), Northwest (Kwakiutl), Plateau of the United States to include, costs and their relationship
(Nez Perce), Southwest (Hopi), Atlantic Coastal Plain, Great to decision-making across
Plains (Pawnee) and Southeastern Plains, Continental Divide, The time (such as decisions to
(Seminole) Great Basin, Death Valley, Gulf of send expeditions to the
b. describe how the American Mexico, St. Lawrence River, the New World)
Indians used their environment to Great Lakes d. explain how voluntary
obtain food, clothing, and shelter exchange helps both
SS4G2 buyers and sellers, (such
SS4H2 Physical Systems Affect as prehistoric and colonial
European Exploration Human Systems trade in North America)
a. describe the reasons for, a. explain why each of the Native
obstacles to, and accomplishments American groups (SS4H1.a)
of the Spanish, French, and English occupied the areas they did, with
explorations: John Cabot, Vasco emphasis on why some
Nunez Balboa, Juan Ponce de Leon, developed permanent villages
Christopher Columbus, Henry and others did not
Hudson, Jacques Cartier b. describe how the early
b. describe examples of cooperation explorers (SS4H2.a) adapted, or
and conflict between Europeans and failed to adapt to the various
Native Americans physical environments in which
they traveled
* Constitution Day in September SS4H5 (b, c & d)

Historical Understanding
SS4H3
British Colonial America
a. compare and contrast life in the New
England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern colonies
b. describe colonial life in America as
experienced by various people, including large
landowners, farmers, artisans, women,
indentured servants, slaves, and Native
Americans.
SS4H4
American Revolution
a. trace the events that shaped the
revolutionary movement in America including:
the French and Indian War, British Imperial
Policy that led to the 1765 Stamp Act, the
slogan “no taxation without representation,”
and the activities of the Sons of Liberty, and
the Boston Tea Party
b. explain the writing of the Declaration of
Independence including who wrote it, how it
was written, why it was necessary, and how it
was a response to tyranny and the abuse of
power
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2nd Nine Weeks
Geographical
Understandings
SS4G1
Physical and Man Made
Features
b. locate major man-made
features to include, New York
City NY, Boston MA,
Philadelphia PA, and the Erie
Canal
SS4G2
Physical Systems Affect
Human Systems
c. explain how the physical
geography of each colony
helped determine economic
activities practices therein,
d. explain how each force
(Americans and British)
attempted to use the physical
geography of each battle site
to their benefit
Civic Economic Understanding
Understanding
SS4E1
Basic Economic Concepts
a. describe opportunity costs
and their relationship to
decision-making across time
(such as decisions to send
expeditions to the New World).
b. explain how price incentives
affect people’s behavior and
choices (such as colonial
decisions about what crops to
grow and products to produce).
SS4E1 Basic Economic
Concepts
c. describe how specialization
improves standards of living,
(such as how development of
specific economies in the three
colonial regions developed)
d. explain how voluntary
exchange helps both buyers
and sellers, (such as prehistoric
and colonial trade in North
America).

Historical Understanding
SS4H4
American Revolution
c. describe the major events
of the Revolution and explain
the factors leading to
American victory and British
defeat: including the Battles of
Lexington and Concord, and
Yorktown
d. describe key individuals in
the American Revolution with
emphasis on King George III,
George Washington,
Benjamin Franklin, Thomas
Jefferson, Benedict Arnold,
Patrick Henry, and John
Adams
SS4H5
Challenges of New Nation
a. identify the weaknesses of
the government established
by the Articles of
Confederation
b. identify the major leaders of
the Constitutional Convention
(James Madison) and
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Grade Level Four
3rd Nine Weeks
Geographical Civic Understanding Economic Understanding
Understandings
SS4G2 SS4CG1 SS4E1
Physical Systems Government Concepts Basic Economic
Affect Human Systems a. natural rights as found in the Concepts
c. explain how the Declaration of Independence e. describe how trade
physical geography of (the right to life, liberty, and the promotes economic activity
each colony helped pursuit of happiness) (such as trade activities in
determine economic b. “We the people” from the the early nation were
activities practiced Preamble to the U.S. managed differently under
therein Constitution as reflecting the Articles of
d. explain how each consent of the governed or Confederation and the
force (Americans and popular sovereignty Constitution).
British) attempted to use c. the federal system of
the physical geography government in the U.S.
of each battle site to
their benefit) SS4CG2
Importance of freedom of
expression as explained in the
First Amendment to the U.S.
Constitution
SS4CG3
Functions of Government
a. explain the process for
making and enforcing laws
b. explain managing conflicts
and protecting rights
c. describe providing for the
Benjamin Franklin) and
describe the major issues they
debated: the rights of states;
the Great Compromise;
slavery
c. identify the three branches
of the US government as
outlined by the Constitution,
describe what they do, and
how they relate to each other
(checks and balances and
separation of power) and how
they relate to the states
d. identify and explain the
rights in the Bill of Rights,
describe how the Bill of Rights
places limits on the power of
government, and explain the
reasons for its inclusion in the
Constitution in 1791
e. describe the causes of the
War of 1812, including burning
of the Capitol and the White
House
defense of the nation
d. explain limiting the power of
people in authority
e. explain the fiscal
responsibility of government
SS4CG4
Democratic Beliefs and
Principles
a. explain the necessity of
respecting the rights of others
and promoting the common
good
b. explain the necessity of
obeying reasonable laws/rules
voluntarily, and explain why it is
important for citizens in a
democratic society to participate
in public (civic) life (staying
informed, voting, volunteering,
communicating with public
officials).
S4CG5
Positive character traits of key
historic figures and
government leaders (honesty,
patriotism, courage,
trustworthiness).
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4th Nine Weeks
Historical Understanding Geographic Understanding Civic Understanding Economic
Understanding
SS4H6 SS4G1 SS4CG5 SS4E1
Westward Expansion Physical and Man-made Positive character Basic Economic
a. describe territorial expansion Features traits of key historic Concepts
with emphasis on the Louisiana a. locate major physical figures and f. give examples of
Purchase, the Lewis & Clark features of the United States government leaders technological
expedition, and the acquisitions of to include, Atlantic Coastal (honesty, patriotism, advancement and their
Texas (the Alamo and Plain, Great Plains, courage, impact on business
independence), Oregon (Oregon Continental Divide, The Great trustworthiness) productivity during the
Trail), and California (Gold Rush Basin, Death Valley, Gulf of development of the
and the development of mining Mexico, St. Lawrence River, United States
towns) the Great Lakes
b. describe the impact of the b. locate major man-made SS4E2
steamboat, the steam locomotive, features to include, New York Elements of a personal
and the telegraph on life in City NY, Boston MA, budget and personal
America Philadelphia PA, and the Erie spending and saving
Canal decisions
SS4H7
Abolitionist and Suffrage SS4G2
Movements Physical Systems Affect
a. discuss biographies of Harriet Human Systems
Tubman and Elizabeth Cady e. describe physical barriers
Stanton that hindered and physical
b. explain the significance of gateways that benefited
Sojourner Truth’s Address (“Ain’t I territorial expansion from 1801
a Woman?” 1851) to the Ohio to 1861 (SS4H6.a)
Women’s Rights Convention
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Year At a Glance

1st Nine Weeks 2nd Nine Weeks 3rd Nine Weeks 4th Nine Weeks
Historical Understanding Historical Understanding Historical Understanding Historical Understanding
SS4H1 SS4H3 SS4H4 SS4H6
Native Americans British Colonial America American Revolution Westward Expansion
(a,b) (a,b) (c,d) (a, b)
SS4H2 SS4H4 SS4H5 SS4H6
European Exploration American Revolution Challenges of New Nation Abolitionist & Suffrage
(a,b) (a,b,c,d,e) Movement
(a, b)
Geographic Geographic Geographic Geographic
Understanding Understanding Understanding Understanding
SS4G! SS4G1 SS4G2 SS4G1
Physical & Man-Made Physical & Man-Made Physical Systems/Human Physical & Man-Made
Features Features Systems Features
(a) (b) (c, d) (a, b)
SS4G2 SS4G2 SS4G2
Physical Systems/Human Physical Systems/Human Physical Systems/Human
Systems Systems Systems
(a,b) (c,d) (e)
Civic Understanding Civic Understanding Civic Understanding Civic Understanding
SS4CG1 SS4CG5
Government Concepts Positive Character Traits
(a, b, c)
SS4CG2
First Amendment
SS4CG3
Functions of Government
(a, b, c, d, e)
SS4CG4
Democratic Beliefs and
Principles
(a, b)
SS4CG5
Positive Character Traits
Economic Economic Economic Understanding Economic Understanding
Understanding Understanding
SS4E1 SS4E1 SS4E1 SS4E1
Basic Economic Concepts Basic Economic Concepts Basic Economic Concepts Basic Economic Concepts
(a,d) (a,b,c,d) (e) (f)
SS4E2
Elements of a Personal
Budget
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Quality Core Curriculum

Understand Know/Do QCC

1st Nine Ancient Americans Identifies/Describes Impact of Physical Environment 4, 5, 6, 8
Weeks on Native Americans
Indians of N.A.

Exploration/Conquest/Colonization Identifies/Analyzes Exploration of France/Spain/England/Portugal 9, 10, 11

2nd Nine Colonial Heritage Compare/Contrast/Classify Original 13 Colonies 12, 13, 14, 18
Weeks
Events to American Revolution Leading to American Revolution 17, 19, 20

3rd Nine The American Revolution Identifies/Describes Key Aspects 20-23, 28

Weeks
The New Nation Identifies/Analyzes Challenges in the Formation of New 1, 2, 24, 40,
Government//Need for Bill of Rights 41, 42, 43

4th Nine Westward Expansion Identifies/Describes Causes and Effects of Westward Expansion 3, 4, 16, 25, 26
Weeks
Civil War Identifies Major Causes/Events/Leaders/Effects of Civil 27, 28
War/Reconstruction

*Ongoing Map-Globe Skills Determine/Distinguish/Compare Maps 7, 54-62

Civics Responsibilities of Citizenship 44-48
Information Processing Skills Locates/Gathers/Uses Information 29-39
Time and Chronology Uses/Relates Time Concepts 49-53