Step into a learning adventure where your fourth grader dives into American history and culture!  Every week, in our engaging and dynamic class, young learners will embark on exciting adventures exploring various social studies topics like history, geography, economics, and government, all while delving into the fascinating Regions of the United States.

With each passing week of the academic year comes a new theme, ensuring endless excitement and discovery. Whether your child joins from the beginning or hops in later, they're guaranteed a thrilling experience filled with storytelling, lively discussions, interactive games, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow classmates. Don't miss out on this enriching and entertaining adventure for your fourth grader!  

Course Outline:

Fall 2024

Week of August 26:  Using Maps
Week of September 2:  Finding Places On Maps
Week of September 9:  Regions of the United States

Week of September 16:  Benefits and Costs / Needs and Wants
Week of September 23:  Goods or Services
Week of September 30:  Supply and Demand
Week of October 7:  Taxes

Week of October 14:  Three Branches of Government
Week of October 21:  Legislative Branch
Week of October 28:  Executive Branch
Week of November 4:  Judicial Branch
Week of November 11:  Local and State Governments

Week of November 18:  The Northeast Region
Week of November 25:  Northeast Native Americans
Week of December 2:  Shaping A Nation
Week of December 9:  Cities in the Northeast
Week of December 16:  Industry in the Northeast

Spring 2025:

Week of January 6:  The Southeast Region
Week of January 13:  Southeast Native Americans
Week of January 20:  Civil Rights Movement
Week of January 27:  The Space Program
Week of February 3:  The Southeast Natural Disasters

Week of February 10:  The Southwest Region
Week of February 17:  Southwest Native Americans
Week of February 24:  Arts in the Southwest
Week of March 3:  San Antonio, Texas
Week of March 10:  Reservations in the Southwest

Week of March 17:  The Midwest Region
Week of March 24:  Native Americans in the Midwest
Week of March 31:  Important People from the Midwest
Week of April 7:  Industry in the Midwest
Week of April 14:  Chicago, Illinois

Week of April 21:  The West
Week of April 28:  National Parks
Week of May 5:  The Gold Rush
Week of May 12:   History of Hawaii
Week of May 19:  Natural Disasters in the West