Westside Elementary School 4th Grade Social Studies Curriculum Map

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1 Westside Elementary School 4th Grade Social Studies Curriculum Map Map is still under construction and will be revised throughout the year. WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY 4TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM MAP

2 Teacher: Johnson/Bowden Common Assessment (Writing Prompt) Quarter 1 Essential Questions: Week 1 Objective: We introduce students to their new weekly newspaper and teach them about the ancient wildlife of prehistoric Arkansas. 1. Why does Arkansas have more dinosaur fossils than most eastern states? 2. When did Arkansas s large mammals, such as mammoths, megatheriums and saber toothed tigers die out? 3. Why should we learn about the extinction of the dinosaurs? Week 2 Objective: Students will understand the basic geologic structure of the land of Arkansas. 1. What does the word Pangaea mean? 2. Why do scientists believe North America was originally connected to northern Africa? 3. Name the five regions of Arkansas. 4. Why do people come to Arkansas? Week 3 Objective: Students will understand the Constitution and the political processes it puts into place. 1. What is a constitution? 2. What are some of our basic rights the constitution protects? 3. What is a bicameral congress?

3 4. Name the three branches of government and their responsibilities. Week 4 Objective: Students will become familiar with how our state government functions. 1. Name some of the services the government provides for our state. 2. Why does the government spend so much on education? 3. Name three services the government provides and three services that people must pay for themselves. 4. Are there any services that you think the government should start providing? Week 5 Objective: Students learn about prehistoric man in Arkansas. 1. What do we call the first people who came to Arkansas? 2. When did they come? 3. How did they get to this continent? 4. Could we travel by this same route? Why or why not? 5. What does the word nomadic mean? 6. What did these early natives eat? 7. Name at least two of the animals that existed in this time period that are not around today. 8. List two or more things that happened because the natives began to stay longer in one place. Week 6 Objective: Students learn about our pre-columbian natives. 1. What were some of the groups of natives that lived during the pre-columbian period?

4 2. Why are the Mississippian Indians also called mound builders? 3. What is the difference between petroglyphs and graffiti? 4. Describe what a wild turkey looks like. Week 7 Objective: To learn why the first European explorers came to Arkansas and understand the results of their explorations. 1. What were the Spaniards searching for when they came to the New World? 2. What different things were Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet looking for when they came? 3. Who named Louisiana and who is it named after? 4. What did Bernard La Harpe do and why was it important? 5. Why is it important to respect other people s land, culture and beliefs? AR STANDARDS / SKILLS CONTENT VOCABULARY WITHIN THE STANDARD WILL BE TAUGHT THROUGHOUT DAILY OBJECTIVES / GOALS. WEEK 1: H Interpret timelines that show relationships among people, events, and movements at the local, state, regional, or national level H Compare specific regions of the United States in the past with those regions today noting changes over time H Analyze the impact of individuals and events on the past, present and future H Reference historic places and national parks to guide inquiry about history H Formulate questions that relate to specific historical events in Arkansas and the United States to guide inquiry H Examine current or historical events in Arkansas, the United States, or the world in terms of cause and effect WEEK 2: E Apply economic decision-making models when making decisions (e.g., PACED Decision Making Model) D2.Eco G Use geographic representations to examine the spatial organization of Arkansas citing relative and absolute location D2.Geo G Use thematic maps (e.g., climate, political, topographical) and other geographic representations to compare physical and human characteristics of a region to those of another region in the United States and the interactions that shape them D2.Geo G Construct maps and other graphic representations of Arkansas and the United States, including physical and human characteristics, title, legend, compass rose D2.Geo G Analyze effects over time of human generated changes in the physical environment (e.g., deforestation, dams, pollution) D2.Geo G Analyze ways environmental characteristics affect population distribution in Arkansas, the United States, and the world D2.Geo G Compare natural resources in various geographic regions to influence human settlement patterns G Compare push- pull factors that influenced immigration to and migration within the United States D2.Geo H Create historical narratives using chronological sequences of related events in Arkansas and the United States (e.g., exploration) D2.His.1.3-5

5 H Interpret timelines that show relationships among people, events, and movements at the local, state, regional, or national levee H Reference historic places and national parks to guide inquiry about history (e.g., What do the Toltec Mounds tell us about the people who lived there?) WEEK 3: C Examine the creation and enforcement of rules and laws at the state level D2.Civ.3.3- C Evaluate reciprocal relationships between people and rules, laws, and policies D2.Civ C Analyze group actions and responses to local and global problems D2.Civ.6, C Analyze the role state and national symbols, patriotic songs, and mottos play in fostering citizenship D C Demonstrate the procedures for recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and proper etiquette for the Arkansas and American Flags D2.Civ C Evaluate changes in citizens rights and responsibilities over time D2.Civ H Describe ways people s perspectives shaped the historical sources they created D2.His H Examine why individuals and groups during the same historical period had differing perspectives D2.His H Examine current or historical events in Arkansas, the United States, or the world in terms of cause and effect D2.His WEEK 4: C Examine responsibilities and powers of government officials at various levels and branches of local and state governments D2.Civ C Examine the origins, functions, and structure of state and federal government C Evaluate changes in citizens rights and responsibilities over time D2.Civ C Use deliberative processes when making decisions and acting upon civic problems D2.Civ C Evaluate reciprocal relationships between people and rules, laws, and policies E Examine ways state and local governments pay for the goods and services they provide H Describe ways people s perspectives shaped the historical sources they created D2.His H Examine why individuals and groups during the same historical period had differing perspectives WEEK 5: G Compare push- pull factors that influenced immigration to and migration within the United States G Compare natural resources in various geographic regions to influence human settlement patterns H Create historical narratives using chronological sequences of related events in Arkansas and the United States (e.g., exploration) D2.His H Interpret timelines that show relationships among people, events, and movements at the local, state, regional, or national level H Analyze the impact of individuals and events on the past, present and future D2.His H Examine current or historical events in Arkansas, the United States, or the world in terms of cause and effect WEEK 6: H Describe ways people s perspectives shaped the historical sources they created H Develop claims in response to compelling questions about Arkansas and United States history using evidence from a variety of primary and secondary sources H Formulate questions that relate to specific historical events in Arkansas and the United States to guide inquiry D D2.His G Describe global connections created through increased trade, transportation, communication, and technology D2.Geo G Compare natural resources in various geographic regions to influence human settlement patterns D2.Geo G Determine effects of movement and distribution of people, goods, and ideas on various places using a variety of print and digital sources, geospatial technologies, and geographic representations D2.Geo G Compare push- pull factors that influenced immigration to and migration within the United States D2.Geo E Compare methods of exchange in the United States and around the world D2.Eco WEEK 7: E Explain effects of supply and demand on prices D2.Eco G Determine effects of movement and distribution of people, goods, and ideas on various places using a variety of print and digital sources, geospatial technologies, and geographic representations D2.Geo.7.3-5

6 G Compare push- pull factors that influenced immigration to and migration within the United States D2.Geo G Describe global connections created through increased trade, transportation, communication, and technology D2.Geo H Create historical narratives using chronological sequences of related events in Arkansas and the United States (e.g., exploration) H Analyze the impact of individuals and events on the past, present and future D2.His Student I Can Statements Resources Writing Focus Week 1: I can explain relationships using timelines I can compare changes in past and present regions I can compare and contrast people and events throughout time I can recall important places to guide questions about history I can ask questions that relate to important events in the U.S. and Arkansas I can identify the cause and effect relationships of current and historical events Week 2: I can use the economic decision-making model I can compare/contrast relative and absolute location I can read different maps to compare human characteristics I can construct a map and include the different parts I can analyze the effects of humans on the environment I can show how the environment effects where people live I can compare how resources drive humans to settle different areas I can show that work influences human settlement and migration I can create narratives using chronological order I can explain relationships using timeline I can reference important places to guide questioning Week 3: I can explain how laws are made I can evaluate the relationship between people and laws I can explain local and global problems and the actions needed to solve them Social Studies Weekly Week 1: Intro to Arkansas newspaper and website. Studies Weekly Week 2: Arkansas Regions Studies Weekly Week 3: Government Bonus Sources-Mountain Men Intro video and open response. Bonus Sources-Ouachita Mountains picture and open response Bonus Sources-Plans for a New Government Intro video and open response

7 I can consider the many ways citizenship is grown I can demonstrate respect to our flag and its procedures I can examine the rights and responsibilities of citizens I can explain that people s perspectives help shape history I can estimate that people have different viewpoints about historic events I can identify the cause and effect relationships of current and historical events Week 4: I can understand what the responsibilities are of the government officials I can examine where the government came from I can observe that citizens rights and responsibilities change over time I can examine civic problems and decide what actions to take I can evaluate the relationship between people and laws I can investigate ways the government pays for services they provide I can explain why people have different perspectives on history I can identify the cause and effect relationships of current and historical events Week 5: I can compare push pull factors that influence immigration and migration to U.S. I can examine natural resources that affect where people settle I can interpret timelines that show how people, events, and movements are related at all levels I can analyze how individuals and events affect the past, present, and future I can identify the cause and effect relationships of current and historical events Week 6: I can explain why global connections have increased through trade, transportation, communication, trade, and technology I can describe the effects of the movement of people, goods, and ideas on different places with a variety of ways. I can compare the different ways the U.S. and the world Studies Weekly Week 4: Government Functions Studies Weekly Week 5: First People of AR Studies Weekly Week 6: Pre-Columbian Natives Bonus Sources-Our Government Intro video and open response Bonus Sources-The Land Bridge Intro video and open response Bonus Sources-American Indian Artwork Intro video and open response

8 exchange goods or services I can develop responses to compelling questions about history using a variety of resources Week 7: I can explain how supply and demand affect prices I can describe the effects of the movement of people, goods, and ideas on different places with a variety of ways I can compare the different ways the U.S. and the world exchange goods or services I can develop responses to compelling questions about history using a variety of resources I can explain that people s perspectives help shape history I can estimate that people have different viewpoints about historic events I can identify the cause and effect relationships of current and historical events Studies Weekly Week 7: Early Explorers Bonus Sources-Hernando de Soto Intro video and open response Common Assessment (Writing Prompt) Essential Questions: Students will consider Week 8 Quarter 2 Objective: Students understand the people and events surrounding the first European settlement in America. 1. What does it mean to settle a place? 2. What did John Law try to create? 3. Why can the early settlement of Arkansas be compared to a game of Hot Potato? 4. Why was Balthasar de Villiers angry with the Americans? 5. What is a marsupial?

9 Week 9 Objective: Students understand the events, causes and effects of the Louisiana Purchase. 1. What is the Louisiana Purchase? 2. Who was the U.S. president who purchased the land? 3. Who sold the land? For how much money? 4. Who explored the new territory? Week 10 Objective: Students understand the establishment of forts and other expansion in the early 1800s in Arkansas. 1. What two American Indian tribes lived near Fort Smith? 2. What was called to gather everyone to dinner at the fort? 3. In what Arkansas city did President Bill Clinton live when he was in second grade? 4. How do red ants float in water? Week 11 Objective: Students become familiar with the lifestyles of the settlers of the frontier. 1. How was frontier school different from your school? 2. Who probably brought the first African slaves to North America? 3. Who helped to build log cabins? 4. What is a mattress ticking and what is it made of? 5. Have you ever been to a wedding? How was it different from a frontier wedding? Week 12 Objective: Students learn about the transportation used by early settlers. 1. What kind of animals pulled a wagon? 2. Who or what made the very first roads? 3. Describe a flatboat. 4. Describe a Conestoga wagon. 5. What do the words gee and haw mean? 6. What kinds of transportation came after wagons?

10 Week 13 Objective: Students learn about the Northwest Ordinance and the events that led up to Arkansas becoming a state. 1. What was the Northwest Ordinance? 2. How does Arkansas government compare to the government of the United States? 3. Who was Arkansas first governor? 4. How did Arkansas capital get its name? Week 14 Objective: Students become familiar with the events of American Indian removal, specifically the Trail of Tears. 1. Who was the president when the Treaty of Indian Springs was signed? 2. What American Indian chief was also involved in this treaty? 3. What was the Indian Removal Act? 4. What was the American Indian name for the Trail of Tears? AR STANDARDS / SKILLS CONTENT VOCABULARY WITHIN THE STANDARD WILL BE TAUGHT THROUGHOUT DAILY OBJECTIVES / GOALS. WEEK 8: H Examine why individuals and groups during the same historical period had differing perspectives H Reference historic places and national parks to guide inquiry about history (e.g., What do the Toltec Mounds tell us about the people who lived there?) H Analyze the impact of individuals and events on the past, present and future H Create historical narratives using chronological sequences of related events in Arkansas and the United States (e.g., exploration) D2.His H Interpret timelines that show relationships among people, events, and movements at the local, state, regional, or national level D2.His G Compare natural resources in various geographic regions to influence human settlement patterns D2.Geo G Determine effects of movement and distribution of people, goods, and ideas on various places using a variety of print and digital sources, geospatial technologies, and geographic representations D2.Geo G Compare push- pull factors that influenced immigration to and migration within the United States D2.Geo G Describe global connections created through increased trade, transportation, communication, and technology D2.Geo G Use thematic maps (e.g., climate, political, topographical) and other geographic representations to compare physical and human characteristics of a region to those of another region in the United States and the interactions that shape them D2.Geo E Illustrate ways trade has led to economic interdependence between Arkansas, other states, and other countries D2.Eco E Compare methods of exchange in the United States and around the world D2.Eco E Articulate ways entrepreneurs and businesses in Arkansas and the United States organize human, natural, and capital resources to produce goods and services D2.Eco.4, WEEK 9:

11 H Create historical narratives using chronological sequences of related events in Arkansas and the United States (e.g., exploration) D2.His H Analyze the impact of individuals and events on the past, present and future D2.His H Reference historic places and national parks to guide inquiry about history (e.g., What do the Toltec Mounds tell us about the people who lived there?) H Describe ways people s perspectives shaped the historical sources they created D2.His WEEK 10: E Compare methods of exchange in the United States and around the world E Illustrate ways trade has led to economic interdependence between Arkansas, other states, and other countries D2.Eco G Use thematic maps (e.g., climate, political, topographical) and other geographic representations to compare physical and human characteristics of a region to those of another region in the United States and the interactions that shape them D2.Geo G Analyze ways cultural characteristics influence population distribution in regions of the United States and the world D2.Geo G Analyze ways environmental characteristics affect population distribution in Arkansas, the United States, and the world D2.Geo G Determine effects of movement and distribution of people, goods, and ideas on various places using a variety of print and digital sources, geospatial technologies, and geographic representations D2.Geo G Compare push- pull factors that influenced immigration to and migration within the United States D2.Geo H Create historical narratives using chronological sequences of related events in Arkansas and the United States (e.g., exploration) H Analyze the impact of individuals and events on the past, present and future D2.His H Reference historic places and national parks to guide inquiry about history (e.g., What do the Toltec Mounds tell us about the people who lived there?) H Examine why individuals and groups during the same historical period had differing perspectives D2.His WEEK 11: C Evaluate reciprocal relationships between people and rules, laws, and policies D2.Civ C Analyze group actions and responses to local and global problems D2.Civ.6, G Use thematic maps (e.g., climate, political, topographical) and other geographic representations to compare physical and human characteristics of a region to those of another region in the United States and the interactions that shape them D2.Geo G Compare natural resources in various geographic regions to influence human settlement patterns D2.Geo G Determine effects of movement and distribution of people, goods, and ideas on various places using a variety of print and digital sources, geospatial technologies, and geographic representations D2.Geo G Compare push- pull factors that influenced immigration to and migration within the United States D2.Geo G Analyze effects over time of human generated changes in the physical environment (e.g., deforestation, dams, pollution) D2.Geo G Analyze ways cultural characteristics influence population distribution in regions of the United States and the world D2.Geo WEEK 12: H Discuss why historians use a variety of primary and secondary sources H Formulate questions that relate to specific historical events in Arkansas and the United States to guide inquiry D D2.His H Create historical narratives using chronological sequences of related events in Arkansas and the United States (e.g., exploration) D2.His G Describe global connections created through increased trade, transportation, communication, and technology D2.Geo G Analyze effects over time of human generated changes in the physical environment (e.g., deforestation, dams, pollution) D2.Geo E Illustrate ways trade has led to economic interdependence between Arkansas, other states, and other countries D2.Eco E Explain effects of increasing economic interdependence on different regions of the United States D2.Eco

12 WEEK 13: C Explain the purpose of the founding documents including the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights D2.Civ C Examine responsibilities and powers of government officials at various levels and branches of local and state governments D2.Civ C Examine the origins, functions, and structure of state and federal government C Analyze the role state and national symbols, patriotic songs, and mottos play in fostering citizenship D H Create historical narratives using chronological sequences of related events in Arkansas and the United States (e.g., exploration) D2.His H Analyze the impact of individuals and events on the past, present and future D2.His H Reference historic places and national parks to guide inquiry about history (e.g., What do the Toltec Mounds tell us about the people who lived there?) H Describe ways people s perspectives shaped the historical sources they created D2.His H Examine current or historical events in Arkansas, the United States, or the world in terms of cause and effect D2.His.14.K- WEEK 14: C Examine the creation and enforcement of rules and laws at the state level D2.Civ C Evaluate reciprocal relationships between people and rules, laws, and policies D2.Civ C Analyze group actions and responses to local and global problems D2.Civ.6, G Analyze ways cultural characteristics influence population distribution in regions of the United States and the world D2.Geo.6.3- G Determine effects of movement and distribution of people, goods, and ideas on various places using a variety of print and digital sources, geospatial technologies, and geographic representations D2.Geo G Compare push- pull factors that influenced immigration to and migration within the United States H Create historical narratives using chronological sequences of related events in Arkansas and the United States (e.g., explora H Compare specific regions of the United States in the past with those regions today noting changes over time (e.g., economic growth, urbanization, resources, population density, environmental issues) D2.His H Analyze the impact of individuals and events on the past, present and future D2.His H Describe ways people s perspectives shaped the historical sources they created D2.His H Examine why individuals and groups during the same historical period had differing perspectives D2.His H Formulate questions that relate to specific historical events in Arkansas and the United States to guide inquiry D D2.His Student I Can Statements Pacing Guide Week 8: I can identify the cause and effect relationships of current and historical events I can estimate that people have different viewpoints about historic events I can recall historic places and national parks to guide questions about history I can analyze how individuals and events affect the past, present, and future I can create chronological narratives based on Arkansas and the U.S. I can explain relationships using timelines Resources Studies Weekly Week 8: AR First Settlers Social Studies Books Writing Focus Bonus Sources: Log Cabins Intro video and open response

13 I can examine natural resources that affect where people settle I can describe the effects of the movement of people, goods, and ideas on different places with a variety of ways I can compare push pull factors that influence immigration and migration to U.S. I can explain why global connections have increased through trade, transportation, communication, trade, and technology I can construct a map and include the different parts I can illustrate ways trade has lead to people depending on other people I can compare the different ways money is exchanged in the World I can compare and contrast the way businesses produce goods and services Week 9: I can create chronological narratives based on Arkansas and the U.S. I can analyze how individuals and events affect the past, present, and future I can recall historic places and national parks to guide questions about history I can explain that people s perspectives help shape history I can identify the cause and effect relationships of current and historical events Week 10: I can compare the different ways money is exchanged in the World I can illustrate ways trade has lead to people depending on other people I can construct a map and include the different parts I can analyze how culture affects population around the world I can analyze how the environment affects population around the world I can identify the effects of movement of people, goods, and ideas on various places I can compare push pull factors that influence immigration and migration to U.S. I can create chronological narratives based on Arkansas and the U.S. I can analyze how individuals and events affect the past, present, and future I can recall historic places and national parks to guide questions about history Studies Weekly Week 9: AR and the LA Purchase Social Studies Books Studies Weekly Week 10: Settling Western AR Social Studies Books Bonus Sources: LA Purchase Intro video and open response Bonus Sources Map of AR Regions open response

14 I can estimate that people have different viewpoints about historic events I can identify the cause and effect relationships of current and historical events Week 11: I can evaluate the relationship between people and laws I can examine civic problems and decide what actions to take I can examine natural resources that affect where people settle I can describe the effects of the movement of people, goods, and ideas on different places with a variety of ways I can compare push pull factors that influence immigration and migration to U.S. I can examine how humans change the physical environment I can analyze how culture affects population around the world I can identify the cause and effect relationships of current and historical events Week 12: I can explain why historians use a variety of sources I can formulate questions about specific events about Arkansas and the U.S. I can identify the cause and effect relationships of current and historical events I can create chronological narratives based on Arkansas and the U.S. I can explain why global connections have increased through trade, transportation, communication, trade, and technology I can examine how humans change the physical environment I can illustrate ways trade has lead to people depending on other people I can explain the effects of trade on different regions of the U.S. Week 13: I can describe the founding fathers documents I can understand what the responsibilities are of the government officials I can examine where the government came from I can consider the many ways citizenship is grown I can create chronological narratives based on Arkansas and the U.S. I can analyze how individuals and events affect the past, present, and future I can recall historic places and national parks to guide questions about history Studies Weekly Week 11: AR Frontier Life Social Studies Books Studies Weekly Week 12: From BUffalo Trails to Railroad Tracks Social Studies Books Studies Weekly Week 13: AR Statehood Social Studies Books Bonus Sources: Portrait of Colonial America Bonus Sources: Conestoga Wagon Trail video and open response Bonus Sources: Northwest Territory video and open response

15 I can explain that people s perspectives help shape history I can identify the cause and effect relationships of current and historical events Week 14: I can explain how laws are made I can evaluate the relationship between people and laws I can examine civic problems and decide what actions to take I can analyze how culture affects population around the world I can describe the effects of the movement of people, goods, and ideas on different places with a variety of ways I can compare push pull factors that influence immigration and migration to U.S. I can create chronological narratives based on Arkansas and the U.S I can compare specific regions of the U.S. past and present noting changes I can analyze how individuals and events affect the past, present, and future I can estimate that people have different viewpoints about historic events I can formulate questions about specific events about Arkansas and the U.S. I can identify the cause and effect relationships of current and historical events Studies Weekly Week 14: Trail of Tears Social Studies Books Bonus Sources: Trail of Tears video and open response Common Assessment (Writing Prompt) Quarter 3 Essential Questions: Students will consider... AR STANDARDS / SKILLS CONTENT VOCABULARY WITHIN THE STANDARD WILL BE TAUGHT THROUGHOUT DAILY OBJECTIVES / GOALS.

16 Student I Can Statements Pacing Guide Resources Writing Focus Common Assessment (Writing Prompt) Essential Questions: Quarter 4 Students will consider AR STANDARDS / SKILLS CONTENT VOCABULARY WITHIN THE STANDARD WILL BE TAUGHT THROUGHOUT DAILY OBJECTIVES / GOALS. Student I Can Statements Pacing Guide Resources Writing Focus