4th Grade Social Studies Academic Core Standards Homeschool
Grade 4: This on-going 2024-2025 school year course will cover the social studies standards for grade 4. I mix songs, video clips and drawing to create an interactive learning experience as well as to enhance memory retention.
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
Ongoing assessments will be done by teacher during each class to check for student understanding.Class Experience
US Grade 4
NOTE: on my class page you will find science sections for grades 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5-6. Ask about sibling discounts! Each week in this class we will cover grade 4 social studies standards. I will be updating the content in the coming month. I use songs, books, video clips and hands-on activities to create an interactive learning environment to help students stay engaged. The concepts under social studies can be harder concepts for learners to grasp - it’s not as cut and dry as a science topic. Due to this, there will be a lot of hands-on learning. Students will begin to understand the world they live in and discuss what their roles and responsibilities are. GRADES 4 STANDARDS TO BE COVERED: US HISTORY+: Native Peoples of the USA Regions Overview -- Mapping Out Tribes / Nations Age of Exploration — European Nations Began Exploring the World — 3 G’s (Gold, God, Glory) Colonial America - 13 Colonies & Their Regions / Economics -- England, French, Spain, Portugal Fighting for Land in the Americas -- Affects on Native Americans — Introduction to 3 Early English Colonies - Lost Colony of Roanoke - Jamestown - Plymouth Causes of the American Revolution Introduction New Nation - United States of America (See GOV) GOVERNMENT: What Does Freedom Mean? US Constitution / Bill of Rights -- Local, State, Federal Government, Organization, Power -- What is Checks & Balances? GEOGRAPHY: US Regions & State Boundaries US Major Landforms & Major Physical Features World Continents & Oceans (Seas) BEING AN ETHICAL & GLOBAL CITIZEN What is a Citizen vs Citizenship? Rights vs Responsibilities Rules vs Laws What / What is "We the People?" —————————————————————- —————————————————————- 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE: Week of Sept 8: Introductions, Expectations, Begin Geography SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER: GEOGRAPHY (lead up to American History) US Regions & State Boundaries US Major Landforms & Major Physical Features World Continents & Oceans (Seas) Types of Maps / How to Read a Map ** NOVEMBER to Beginning DECEMBER ** Native Peoples of the USA Regions Overview -- Cultures / Mapping Out Tribes / Nations ** WINTER BREAK DECEMBER - Classes Resume Jan 6th ** — Mid- JANUARY to Mid-FEBRUARY — Age of Exploration — European Nations Began Exploring the World — 3 G’s (Gold, God, Glory) — Leif Erickson — Ferdinand Magellan — Vasco de Gama — Christopher Columbus — The Columbian Exchange ———————————
Other Details
Supply List
OVERALL MATERIALS for DAILY CLASS participation: 1. Construction Paper 2. Extra White Copy Paper is Handy 3. Pencils 4. Erasers 5. Crayons or Colored Pencils (markers are messy) 6. Glue Sticks (white glue is messy) 7. Scissors 8. Access to a printer: I will send out any topic specific handouts by the Sunday of the upcoming week. I tend to send 2-3 weeks at a time. 9. NOTE: theme related materials for special projects (ie: model magic, paint, etc) will be sent out ahead of time to give you enough time to gather them for class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I use researched-based curriculum from study.com, generationgenius.com and brainpopjr.com / brainpop.com.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Utah Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from Florida State University
I have a master’s degree though the department of education and have been teaching and working with students for the past 20+ years. I am a licensed K-12 special education teacher and was also the academic achievement specialist at my previous in-person school to make sure that all regular education K-8 students were making adequate progress in their academic studies each year. Prior to that I was a therapist for kids ages 5-17 who struggled with behaviors at home and at school.
Throughout my experiences as an art therapist and then as a special education teacher, I have seen that children learn best when engaged in hands-on acitivities. They tend to retain information much more effectively when enaged in active learning. Besides learning the class standards, one of the other focuses for students in this class will be on actively participating.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 39 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
5-13 learners per class