Social Studies -
4th Grade Lesson Plan

1

Mesopotamian Geography-Investigate the following features of the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia: natural environment of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, Babylonia, Babylon, Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

322 514

2

Mesopotamian Culture-Investigate the following features of the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia: the development of writing and the impact of written records on the development of a civilization.

328 524

3

Mesopotamian Government-Investigate the following features of the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia: the Code of Hammurabi and the contribution of laws to a developing civilization.

329 542

4

Egyptian Geography-Investigate the following features of the ancient civilization of Egypt: natural environments of the Nile River Valley and the Sahara Desert.

345 548

5

Egyptian Culture-Investigate the following features of the ancient civilization of Egypt: the development of writing and the impact of written records on the development of a civilization.

356 553

6

Egyptian Architecture-Investigate the following features of the ancient civilization of Egypt: art, pyramids, mummies, pharaohs, Sphinx.

369 577

7

Indus River Geography-Investigate the following features of the ancient civilization of the Indus River Valley: the natural environment of the Indus River Valley, Mohenjo-Daro, and Harappa.

379 595

10

Similarities & Differences-Analyze similarities and differences among the three civilizations studied.

384

1

Mayan Culture-Investigate the following features of the Mayan civilization: writing, art, architecture, government.

409 607

2

Mayan Science-Investigate the following features of the Mayan civilization: development of a calendar, mathematics, astronomy.

414

3

Aztec Culture-Investigate the following features of the Aztec Empire: aqueducts, art, architecture, society. Investigate the following features of the Mayan civilization: development of a calendar, mathematics, astronomy.

441 617

5

Incan Society-Investigate the following features of the Incan society: natural environment of the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, road system.

443 629

6

Incan Culture-Investigate the following features of the Incan society: art, architecture, government.

451

8

Similarities & Differences-Analyze similarities and differences among the three civilizations studied.

455

1

Colonization-Explain the importance of the roles of the Viking, Spanish, and French in the events leading to the colonization of America.

237 278 727

2

English Colonies-Describe in general terms the English colonies before 1750.

192 279 316 317 426 427 428 745

3

Causes of French & Indian War-Identify the basis of conflict that led to the French and Indian War.

419 453

4

Results of French & Indian War-Summarize the results of the French and Indian War.

457 530

5

Causes of Revolution-Analyze the following events that contributed to the outbreak of the American Revolution: Pontiac's Rebellion, Proclamation of 1763.

471 480

6

Causes of Revolution-Explain why the colonists resisted the Stamp Act.

489 492

7

Causes of Revolution-Analyze the following events that contributed to the outbreak of the American Revolution: Townshend Acts, Boston Massacre.

506 511

8

Causes of Revolution-Analyze the following events that contributed to the outbreak of the American Revolution: Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts.

555 567

9

First Continental Congress-Identify the importance of the First Continental Congress.

606 611

10

Lexington & Concord-Describe the battles of Lexington and Concord.

652 680

13

People & Causes-Investigate the following people and their roles in the events leading to the outbreak of the American Revolution: Crispus Attucks, John Adams, Paul Revere.

714 738

14

Battle of Bunker Hill-Describe the significance of the battle of Bunker Hill.

711 712

15

Second Continental Congress-Explain the role of the Second Continental Congress.

756 764

16

Common Sense-Summarize the purpose of Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense.

654 674

18

Concepts of Liberty-Discuss the propositions that all men are created equal,the responsibility of the government to protect the unalienable rights of the people, the natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,and the right of the people. . .to institute a new government.

695 703

21

People in the Revolution-Investigate the following people and their roles in the American Revolution: George Washington as commander-in-chief of the new Continental Army, Martha Washington.

463 486

22

People in the Revolution-Investigate the following people and their roles in the American Revolution: Molly Pitcher [Mary Hays], Deborah Sampson, Mercy Otis Warren, Laura Wolcott, Sybil Ludington.

470 485

23

People in the Revolution-Investigate the following people and their roles in the American Revolution: Peter Salem, Henri Christophe, Prince Whipple, Oliver Cromwell, Salem Poor, Phillis Wheatley.

477 478

24

Major Battles-Examine the following major battles of the American Revolution from the standpoint of location, key people, and outcomes: Trenton, Saratoga.

487 491

25

Major Battles-Examine the following major battles of the American Revolution from the standpoint of location, key people, and outcomes: Ticonderoga (1777), Savannah, King's Mountain.

504 505

26

Valley Forge-Describe the conditions at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777. Evaluate the significance of Valley Forge.

529 532

27

American Allies-Examine the United States' relationships with the following European countries, and explain how they contributed to the American cause: France, Poland, Germany.

536 540

28

Frontier Battles-Examine the following battles on the frontier during the American Revolution from the standpoint of location, key people, and outcomes: Kaskaskia, Cahokia, Vincennes.

568 570

29

Sea Battles-Examine the following sea battle during the American Revolution from the standpoint of location, key people, and outcome: ''Bonhomme Richard vs. Serapis.''

586 594

30

Benedict Arnold-Identify Benedict Arnold's varied roles in the American Revolution.

609 615

31

Yorktown-Describe the American victory at Yorktown and the end of the American Revolution.

628 630

33

Timeline-Construct a time line of the Revolutionary War Era.

757

1

Tools-Use geographic tools such as maps, globes, and atlases to gather and interpret data about the world.

456 475

2

Skills-Locate and identify on a world map or globe the continents, oceans, hemispheres, equator, prime meridian, and International Date Line.

461 484

3

Maps-Investigate and use a variety of maps, such as political, physical, relief, population, and climate.

465 490

4

Longitude & Latitude-Use longitude and latitude to locate specific places on a map or globe.

458 472

5

Delta, Strait, Channel-Demonstrate ability to use the following geographical terminology: delta, strait, channel. Locate examples of each on a map.

464 533

6

Plateau, Prairie, Mesa-Demonstrate ability to use the following geographical terminology: plateau, prairie, mesa. Locate examples of each on a map.

513

7

Isthmus, Peninsula, Fjord-Demonstrate ability to use the following geographical terminology: isthmus, peninsula, fjord. Locate examples of each on a map.

526

8

Mountain Ranges-Locate on a map the following major mountain ranges of the world: Andes, Rockies, Himalayas, Atlas, Alps.

469 554

9

Rivers-Locate on a map the following major rivers of the world: Amazon, Mississippi, Yellow, Yangtze, Ganges, Nile, Danube, Rhine, Volga.

562

1

Articles of Confederation-Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

323 512

2

Constitutional Convention-Explain the purpose of the Constitutional Convention.

331 522

3

People of the Convention-Investigate the following groups and people of the Constitutional Convention: ''Founding Fathers,'' James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington.

349 531

4

Topics of the Convention-Investigate the following topics of the Constitutional Convention: arguments between large and small states, the Great Compromise.

360 544

5

Issue of Slavery-Investigate the following key topic of the Constitutional Convention: the issue of slavery.

367 551

6

Constitution-Summarize the following features of the United States Constitution: federal system of government, separation of powers, three branches of government.

370 560

7

Constitution-Summarize the following features of the United States Constitution: checks and balances, veto power, ability to amend.

378 564

8

United States Government-Demonstrate understanding that the United States government is based on a constitution and that the United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

388 569

9

Bill of Rights-Examine the Bill of Rights, and explain its importance and relevance in today's society.

415 579

10

Three Branches-Discuss the functions of the three branches of the United States government.

417 583

11

George Washington-Analyze the contributions of George Washington as the nation's first president. Discuss the phrases: ''the father of our Country'' and ''first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen''.

432 593

12

Need for Laws-Examine the need for laws and the role of citizenship in promoting them. Evaluate the interaction between rights and responsibilities.

442 588

1

Wants & Needs-Differentiate between personal wants and needs.

366 596

3

Government Revenue-Identify sources of revenue for local, state, and federal governments.

373 600

6

Role of Money-Explain the role of money in everyday life.

400 622

7

Role of Economics-Review the role of economics in today's society.

413

1

Gathering Information-Use public documents to gather information regarding current issues and events.

627 768

2

Impact of Current Events-Examine possible impact of a current issue or event on present-day life.

625

3

Impact on Future-Predict possible impact of a current issue or event on future life.

626

4

Impact on Personal Life-Relate a current issue or event to personal life.

684

7

Custom Standard-Custom Standard

1

Prehistoric Cave Art-Examine and describe the basic styles of art from the following category: prehistoric cave art.

40891 40893