Curso de Estudios Sociales 4: Estudios Sociales, Historia y Geografía de Cuarto Grado
En este curso interactivo de estudios sociales de 4.º grado, los estudiantes exploran la geografía estadounidense, la historia temprana de Estados Unidos, el gobierno, la economía y la educación cívica. Mediante juegos, debates y proyectos prácticos, los estudiantes desarrollan sólidas habilidades en estudios sociales.
Stone Bridges Academy
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36 reuniones en vivo
27 horas presencialesTarea
1 hora por semana. Additional practice/worksheets/reading materials will be posted in the classroom after each lesson.Informe de progreso
Progress report is provided each week with a summary of topics practiced and additional specific feedback about each learner.Experiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés - B2+
Grado de EE. UU. 4
Nivel Beginner
This comprehensive fourth-grade social studies course introduces students to the geography, history, government, and economy of the United States. Learners will explore all five U.S. regions, study Native tribes and early settlers, understand the foundations of the American Revolution, and discover how government and economics work in everyday life. Each lesson includes interactive activities, hands-on projects, mock elections, and a final State Showcase presentation. Designed for online learning, this engaging course builds strong social studies skills and supports a lifelong curiosity about the world. This class is taught in a highly interactive and engaging format. Each session includes: -A teacher-led presentation with visuals and guided notes -Class discussions and question prompts to spark thinking -Slides, games, polls, and occasional short video clips -Project-based activities like mock elections, region comparison games, and a business design challenge Plus, ongoing work on the State Showcase project, which students present in the final week Students are encouraged to participate through voice, chat, or visual responses, and all materials are shared in advance for easy preparation.
Metas de aprendizaje
Identify and describe U.S. regions, states, landforms, and climate patterns.Understand important events and people from early American history.
Programa de estudios
Plan de estudios
Sigue en plan de estudios Teacher-CreatedEstándares
Alineado con National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)6 Unidades
36 Lecciones
más de 36 semanasUnidad 1: U.S. Geography and Mapping
Lección 1:
U.S. Geography Overview
Learn about the 50 states, U.S. regions, and surrounding countries. 45 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 2:
Landforms and Natural Features
Explore U.S. landforms like mountains, rivers, deserts, and lakes. 45 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 3:
U.S. Climate and Weather Patterns
Compare regional climates and how they affect how we live. 45 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 4:
Using Maps and Atlases
Practice reading different types of maps: physical, political, and resource. 45 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
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Necesidades de aprendizaje
We have experience working with learners of all abilities, including ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ASD and more. Learners of all abilities are welcomed and encouraged to join us in class. Please contact us for more information.
Orientación para padres
This course is secular and developmentally appropriate for fourth graders. Topics such as war, colonization, and government conflict are presented in a factual and sensitive manner. Projects may involve simple crafting or poster-making at home. Students may need to access Google Slides or Google Docs through a private link shared by the teacher and each student.
Requisitos previos
No pre-reqs required. Students should have basic reading/writing skills, be able to participate in class discussions, and follow multi-step directions. Prior exposure to U.S. geography or early American history is helpful but not needed.
Lista de útiles escolares
Notebook and 1-inch 3-ring binder for guided notes and projects Colored pencils, markers, scissors, glue stick Printable worksheets and maps (provided weekly) Art or craft supplies for final presentation (e.g., poster board, index cards)
Recursos externos
Los estudiantes no necesitarán utilizar ninguna aplicación o sitio web más allá de las herramientas estándar de Outschool.
Fuentes
The materials and syllabus for this course follow the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies published by the National Council for the Social Studies. The NCSS standards are used as a framework to help students develop their understanding of: 1. Culture and cultural diversity, 2. Time, continuity and change, 3. People, places and environments, 4. Individual development and identity, 5. Power, authority and governance, 6. Production, distribution, and consumption, 7. Science, technology and society, 8. Global connections, and 9. Civic ideals and practices.
Other sources:
-National Geographic Kids
-PBS LearningMedia
-iCivics.org
-Britannica Kids
-Library of Congress – Primary Sources for Kids
-Scholastic News (current events)
*Sources Used for Unit 3:
-Before Columbus: The Americas of 1491 (Young Readers Edition) by Charles C. Mann
-We Are Still Here! by Traci Sorell
-National Archives: DocsTeach Colonial America Collection – docsteach.org
-Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History – americanhistory.si.edu
-Native Knowledge 360° – Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian – nmai.si.edu/nk360
-History Smashers: The Mayflower by Kate Messner
-Colonial Voices: Hear Them Speak by Kay Winters
-Stanford History Education Group – Reading Like a Historian (Colonial America unit)
-Learning for Justice: Inclusive History Frameworks for Elementary Grades
*Multiple Perspectives Statement:
Unit 3 emphasizes inclusive, research-based perspectives of Native peoples, colonists, and enslaved people. Students will analyze the cultural, economic, and political impact of colonization and explore the experiences of diverse groups during this time through primary sources, literature, and multimedia resources.
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Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
7 los profesores tienen certificados de enseñanza
Texas Certificado de Docencia en Educación elemental
Georgia Certificado de Docencia en Educación elemental
Connecticut Certificado de Docencia en Educación elemental
Massachusetts Certificado de Docencia
Carolina del Norte Certificado de Docencia en Inglés para hablantes de otros idiomas
Florida Certificado de Docencia en Educación elemental
Arizona Certificado de Docencia en Educación elemental
5 los profesores tienen título de posgrado
Maestría desde Texas Woman's University
Maestría en Educación desde Framingham State University
Maestría en Educación desde University of St Joseph’s
Maestría en Historia desde SUNY-Albany
Maestría en Educación especial desde University of Southeastern Louisiana
12 los profesores tienen título de licenciatura
Licenciatura en Baile desde Oklahoma City University
Licenciatura desde Texas Woman's University
Licenciatura en Educación de la primera infancia desde ECSU
Licenciatura en Educación desde University of Saskatchewan
Licenciatura en Educación desde University of Connecticut
Licenciatura en Justicia penal desde Unniversity Of New Haven
Licenciatura en Educación desde University of Massachusetts
Licenciatura en Educación desde SUNY-Albany
Licenciatura en Psicología desde Louisiana State University
Licenciatura en Ciencia desde Buffalo State College
Licenciatura en Psicología desde University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Licenciatura en Educación elemental desde Florida Gulf Coast University
2 los profesores tienen un título de asociado
Grado asociado en Educación desde Fort Hayes State University
Grado asociado en Administración y Direccion de Empresas desde Westervelt Business College - Completed with Honors
This curriculum was developed by and used with the permission from Ms. Ashley, an SBA admin and teacher. Ms. Ashley graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor’s degree, majoring in both education and mathematics. Later, she went on to also earn a TESOL teacher’s certificate. She has taught over 10,000+ virtual classes in all subjects over several years on different platforms. She has 18+ years of tutoring/teaching experience, both virtual and in-person, as well as 16 years+ of experience as a volunteer teacher, tutor, and coach in schools and classrooms. In addition to teaching, Ms. Ashley is part of curriculum development and review team for an online ELA and math teaching/tutoring company, where she also serves as a Learning Partner and Academic Advisor for incoming students. Other related experience includes ELA and math tutoring the University of Connecticut Student Center, substitute teaching in the public school system and working for five years as a Financial Controller of a litigation support firm with offices across the United States. Ms. Ashley truly values each and every student, and she hopes to help them to find a love of learning.Reseñas
Curso grupal en vivo
18 US$
semanalmente1 x por semana, 36 semanas
45 min
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 8-11
1-6 alumnos por clase
