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Social studies -4th Grade Lesson Plans
Time4Learning is an online student-paced learning system covering preschool through middle school. It is popular as a fourth grade homeschool curriculum, for afterschool enrichment, for remediation, and for summer study.
The lesson plans below provide a detailed list of the fourth grade social studies curriculum, with brief activity descriptions and learning activity (LA) numbers. Additional resources related to fourth grade social studies are also provided, below.
Students enrolled in fourth grade social studies will have access to both third and fifth grade social studies lessons as part of their membership, so they can move ahead or review at their own pace.
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| 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. |
Exploring Ancient Mesopotamia |
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514 |
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| Ancient Civilizations of Mesopotamia |
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| Lesson Quiz: Mesopotamian Geography |
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| 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. |
Ancient Writing of Mesopotamia |
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328 |
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| The Development of Writing in Mesopotamia |
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524 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Mesopotamian Culture |
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| 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. |
King Hammurabi and His Code of Law |
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542 |
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| Hammurabi and the Code of Laws |
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329 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Mesopotamian Government |
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| Egyptian Geography: Investigate the following features of the ancient civilization of Egypt: natural environments of the Nile River Valley and the Sahara Desert. |
The Gift of the Nile |
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| Exploring Ancient Egypt |
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| Lesson Quiz: Egyptian Geography |
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| 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. |
Writing in Ancient Egypt |
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| Ancient Egyptian Writing |
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356 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Egyptian Culture |
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| Egyptian Architecture: Investigate the following features of the ancient civilization of Egypt: art, pyramids, mummies, pharaohs, Sphinx. |
Mysteries of Ancient Egypt |
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369 |
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| Wonders of Ancient Egypt |
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577 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Egyptian Architecture |
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| 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. |
Exploring the Ancient Civilization of the Indus River Valley |
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| Ancient Civilization of the Indus River Valley |
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| Lesson Quiz: Indus River Geography |
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| Similarities & Differences: Analyze similarities and differences among the three civilizations studied. |
Review of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus River Valley |
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| : Chapter Test: Ancient Civilization |
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| Mayan Culture: Investigate the following features of the Mayan civilization: writing, art, architecture, government. |
Exploring the Ancient Mayas |
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| The Ancient Mayan Civilization |
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409 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Mayan Culture |
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| Mayan Science: Investigate the following features of the Mayan civilization: development of a calendar, mathematics, astronomy. |
The Amazing Mayas |
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| Lesson Quiz: Mayan Science |
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| 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. |
The Aztec Empire |
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| Exploring the Ancient Aztecs |
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617 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Aztec Culture |
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| Incan Society: Investigate the following features of the Incan society: natural environment of the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, road system. |
Exploring the Incas |
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| The Incan Empire |
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443 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Incan Society |
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| Incan Culture: Investigate the following features of the Incan society: art, architecture, government. |
The Incan Culture |
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| Lesson Quiz: Incan Culture |
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| Similarities & Differences: Analyze similarities and differences among the three civilizations studied. |
Review of the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas |
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| : Chapter Test: Aztecs, Incas & Mayas |
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| Colonization: Explain the importance of the roles of the Viking, Spanish, and French in the events leading to the colonization of America. |
Columbus Starts Something Big |
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| The Vikings Take on the World |
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| Discovering America! |
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| Lesson Quiz: Colonization |
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| English Colonies: Describe in general terms the English colonies before 1750. |
Life in the Colonies |
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| Puritans and Pilgrims-A New Life in America |
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| Print Shop |
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| Everytown 1750: A Visit to the Common |
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| Everytown 1750: Road Trip |
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| Everytown 1750: A Visit to the Craft Shop |
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| Everytown 1750: Take a Ride on the Stagecoach |
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| Everytown 1750: Gathering at the Meetinghouse |
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| Lesson Quiz: English Colonies |
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| Causes of French & Indian War: Identify the basis of conflict that led to the French and Indian War. |
Racing to Rule America-Causes of the French and Indian War |
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| Land and Fur—Fighting for a Continent |
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| Lesson Quiz: Causes of French & Indian War |
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| Results of French & Indian War: Summarize the results of the French and Indian War. |
The French and Indian War--A Contest for North America |
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| Great Britain Smashes French Power in North America |
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| Lesson Quiz: Results of French & Indian War |
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| Causes of Revolution: Analyze the following events that contributed to the outbreak of the American Revolution: Pontiac's Rebellion, Proclamation of 1763. |
Lesson Quiz: Results of French & Indian War |
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| Lesson Quiz: Results of French & Indian War |
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| Lesson Quiz: Results of French & Indian War |
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| Causes of Revolution: Explain why the colonists resisted the Stamp Act. |
The Colonists Protest the Stamp Act |
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| The Stamp Act Is Unfair! |
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| Lesson Quiz: Causes of Revolution |
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| Causes of Revolution: Analyze the following events that contributed to the outbreak of the American Revolution: Townshend Acts, Boston Massacre. |
Redcoats in Boston |
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| Crisis in Boston |
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| Lesson Quiz: Causes of Revolution |
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| Causes of Revolution: Analyze the following events that contributed to the outbreak of the American Revolution: Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts. |
What's Brewing in Boston Harbor? |
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| Blame It on the Tea |
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| Lesson Quiz: Causes of Revolution |
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| First Continental Congress: Identify the importance of the First Continental Congress. |
The First Continental Congress |
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| The Colonies Plan Together |
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| Lesson Quiz: First Continental Congress |
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| Lexington & Concord: Describe the battles of Lexington and Concord. |
The Shot Heard Round the World |
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| The Fighting Begins |
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| Lesson Quiz: Lexington & Concord |
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| 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. |
Calling All Patriots! |
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| "Yankee Doodle" Patriots |
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| Lesson Quiz: People & Causes |
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| Battle of Bunker Hill: Describe the significance of the battle of Bunker Hill. |
Battle of Bunker Hill |
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| Early Battles of the American Revolution |
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| Lesson Quiz: Battle of Bunker Hill |
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| Second Continental Congress: Explain the role of the Second Continental Congress. |
Moving Closer to Independence |
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| The Second Continental Congress |
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| Lesson Quiz: Second Continental Congress |
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| Common Sense: Summarize the purpose of Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense. |
Colonists Urged to Use Common Sense |
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| Declaring Independence |
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| Lesson Quiz: Common Sense |
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| 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. |
We Hold These Truths |
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| Discussing the Declaration of Independence |
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| Lesson Quiz: Concepts of Liberty |
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| 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. |
General and Mrs. Washington and the Revolutionary War |
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| George and Martha Washington and the American Revolution |
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| Lesson Quiz: People in the Revolution |
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| 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. |
Women of the American Revolutionary War |
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| Colonial Women and the Fight for Independence |
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| Lesson Quiz: People in the Revolution |
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| 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. |
African Americans and the American Revolution |
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| African Americans and the Fight for Independence |
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| Lesson Quiz: People in the Revolution |
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| Major Battles: Examine the following major battles of the American Revolution from the standpoint of location, key people, and outcomes: Trenton, Saratoga. |
American Revolutionary War Battles through 1777 |
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| The Revolutionary War: 1776 - 1777 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Major Battles |
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| 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. |
The American Revolution 1778 - 81 |
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| American Revolution-Fighting in the South |
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| Lesson Quiz: Major Battles |
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| Valley Forge: Describe the conditions at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777. Evaluate the significance of Valley Forge. |
Valley Forge |
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| Winter at Valley Forge |
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| Lesson Quiz: Valley Forge |
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| American Allies: Examine the United States' relationships with the following European countries, and explain how they contributed to the American cause: France, Poland, Germany. |
Help from Abroad |
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| Europe Helps America Win Independence |
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| Lesson Quiz: American Allies |
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| 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. |
Fighting on the Frontier |
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568 |
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| War on the Frontier |
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570 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Frontier Battles |
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| Sea Battles: Examine the following battles on the frontier during the American Revolution from the standpoint of location, key people, and outcomes: Kaskaskia, Cahokia, Vincennes. |
Success at Sea |
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| War at Sea |
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| Lesson Quiz: Sea Battles |
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| Benedict Arnold: Identify Benedict Arnold's varied roles in the American Revolution. |
An American Hero Turned Traitor |
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| Benedict Arnold |
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| Lesson Quiz: Benedict Arnold |
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| Yorktown: Describe the American victory at Yorktown and the end of the American Revolution. |
American Victory at Yorktown |
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630 |
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| The World Turned Upside Down! |
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628 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Yorktown |
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| Timeline: Construct a time line of the Revolutionary War Era. |
A Timeline of the Revolutionary War |
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| : Chapter Test: U.S. Revolutionary Period |
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| Tools: Use geographic tools such as maps, globes, and atlases to gather and interpret data about the world. |
Maps, Globes, and Atlases |
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475 |
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| Finding Your Place in the World |
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456 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Tools |
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| Skills: Locate and identify on a world map or globe the continents, oceans, hemispheres, equator, prime meridian, and International Date Line. |
Locating Continents, Oceans, and Hemispheres |
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461 |
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| Finding Continents, Oceans, and Dividers |
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484 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Skills |
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| Maps: Investigate and use a variety of maps, such as political, physical, relief, population, and climate. |
Reading Maps for Information |
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| Reading a Variety of Maps |
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465 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Maps |
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| Longitude & Latitude: Use longitude and latitude to locate specific places on a map or globe. |
Grid System for the World |
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472 |
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| Latitude and Longitude |
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458 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Longitude & Latitude |
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| Delta, Strait, Channel: Demonstrate ability to use the following geographical terminology: delta, strait, channel. Locate examples of each on a map. |
Identifying Land and Water Formations |
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464 |
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| Channel, Strait, and Delta |
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533 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Delta, Strait, Channel |
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| Plateau, Prairie, Mesa: Demonstrate ability to use the following geographical terminology: plateau, prairie, mesa. Locate examples of each on a map. |
Prairie, Plateau, and Mesa |
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| Lesson Quiz: Plateau, Prairie, Mesa |
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| Isthmus, Peninsula, Fjord: Demonstrate ability to use the following geographical terminology: isthmus, peninsula, fjord. Locate examples of each on a map. |
Peninsula, Isthmus, and Fjord |
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| Lesson Quiz: Isthmus, Peninsula, Fjord |
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| Mountain Ranges: Locate on a map the following major mountain ranges of the world: Andes, Rockies, Himalayas, Atlas, Alps. |
Locating Major Mountain Ranges and Rivers |
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469 |
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| Mountain Ranges of the World |
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554 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Mountain Ranges |
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| Rivers: Locate on a map the following major rivers of the world: Amazon, Mississippi, Yellow, Yangtze, Ganges, Nile, Danube, Rhine, Volga. |
Major Rivers of the World |
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562 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Rivers |
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| : Chapter Test: Geography |
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| Articles of Confederation: Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. |
A New Kind of Government |
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512 |
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| The Articles of Confederation |
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323 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Articles of Confederation |
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| Constitutional Convention: Explain the purpose of the Constitutional Convention. |
Summer in Philadelphia, 1787 |
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331 |
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| The Grand Convention |
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522 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Constitutional Convention |
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| People of the Convention: Investigate the following groups and people of the Constitutional Convention: ''Founding Fathers,'' James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington. |
Delegates of the Constitutional Convention |
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531 |
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| You Are There-At the Constitutional Convention |
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349 |
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| Lesson Quiz: People of the Convention |
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| Topics of the Convention: Investigate the following topics of the Constitutional Convention: arguments between large and small states, the Great Compromise. |
The Great Compromise |
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360 |
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| Compromise |
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544 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Topics of the Convention |
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| Issue of Slavery: Investigate the following key topic of the Constitutional Convention: the issue of slavery. |
The Issue of Slavery |
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| More Compromises--The Issue of Slavery |
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| Lesson Quiz: Issue of Slavery |
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| Constitution: Summarize the following features of the United States Constitution: federal system of government, separation of powers, three branches of government. |
Our Federal Government |
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370 |
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| The U.S. Federal Government |
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560 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Constitution |
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| Constitution: Summarize the following features of the United States Constitution: checks and balances, veto power, ability to amend. |
Safeguards |
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564 |
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| Safeguards of the Federal System |
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378 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Constitution |
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| 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. |
We the People |
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388 |
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| The Signed Constitution |
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569 |
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| Lesson Quiz: United States Government |
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| Bill of Rights: Examine the Bill of Rights, and explain its importance and relevance in today's society. |
The Bill of Rights |
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579 |
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| The Bill of Rights: Is It for Me? |
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415 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Bill of Rights |
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| Three Branches: Discuss the functions of the three branches of the United States government. |
The U.S. Government—How Does It Work? |
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417 |
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| Government Branches |
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583 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Three Branches |
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| 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''. |
The First President |
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593 |
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| Father of a Nation |
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432 |
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| Lesson Quiz: George Washington |
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| Need for Laws: Examine the need for laws and the role of citizenship in promoting them. Evaluate the interaction between rights and responsibilities. |
What Do You Stand For? — A Citizenship Handbook |
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442 |
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| Citizenship and the Law |
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588 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Need for Laws |
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| : Chapter Test: United States Civics |
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| Wants & Needs: Differentiate between personal wants and needs. |
Needs, Wants, Producers, and Consumers |
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596 |
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| The Products You Buy |
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366 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Wants & Needs |
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| Government Revenue: Identify sources of revenue for local, state, and federal governments. |
What Are Taxes, and Why Do We Have Them? |
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373 |
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| Taxes and Revenue |
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600 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Government Revenue |
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| Role of Money: Explain the role of money in everyday life. |
Money! |
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622 |
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| The History of Money and Its Use Today |
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400 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Role of Money |
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| Role of Economics: Review the role of economics in today's society. |
Cashing in Your Money Knowledge |
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413 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Role of Economics |
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| : Chapter Test: Economics |
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| Gathering Information: Use public documents to gather information regarding current issues and events. |
Information Station |
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627 |
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| Current Events |
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768 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Gathering Information |
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| Impact of Current Events: Examine possible impact of a current issue or event on present-day life. |
Right in Your Own Backyard |
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625 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Impact of Current Events |
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| Impact on Future: Predict possible impact of a current issue or event on future life. |
The Future is Now |
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| Lesson Quiz: Impact on Future |
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| Impact on Personal Life: Relate a current issue or event to personal life. |
Everybody Talks about It |
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684 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Impact on Personal Life |
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| : Chapter Test: Current Events |
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| Prehistoric Cave Art: Examine and describe the basic styles of art from the following category: prehistoric cave art. |
Painters of the Caves |
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| Paleolithic Art |
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