Social Studies - Grade 4
I. State Geography: Dictates Habitation and Land Use
A. Geography Affects People
1. Poem: State Geography and Climate
2. Chart: What's the Weather?
3. Mural: State Natural Resources
B. Geography Attracts People
1. Map: State Geographical Regions
2. Brochure: State Visitor's Guide
3. Essay: Why This State?
II. State History: Paves the Way for the Future
A. First Residents
1. Craft: Native American Tools
2. Poem: Native American Lifestyle
3. Diary: Europeans? Who Are They?
B. Explorers and Settlers Spread Awareness
1. Time Line: On the Way to Statehood
2. Celebration: Cultural Traditions
3. Essay: My New Home
C. Unity Strengthens Individual Parts
1. Celebration: Happy Birthday, State!
2. Itinerary: Two-week State Tour
3. Debate: To Secede or Not To Secede
III. Seventh-day Adventist Involvement: Room to Grow
A. History Paves the Way for Growth
1. Historical Sketch: State Seventh-day Adventists
2. Story: Seventh-day Adventist Institution
3. Model: Scenes of History
B. Members Strengthen Community
1. Chart: Population and Church Income
2. Map: Seventh-day Adventist Distribution
3. Role-play: Seventh-day Adventist Jobs
C. Unity Strengthens Future Growth
1. Activity: Public Relations
2. Letter: Bible Study Invitation
3. Presentation: Church Growth
IV. Government: Orderly Protection of Human Rights
A. Laws Provide Safety and Order
1. Chart: Government Jobs
2. Bulletin Board: Three Branches of Government
3. Mural: Laws That Protect
B. People Influence Government
1. Petition: New Safety Rules
2. Report: Air Pollution Laws
C. Government is Located within Cities / Towns
1. Play: Town Council
2. Presentation: Government Job Responsibilities
V. Cultural Influences: Contribute to State Character
A. Influences Affect Growth of Society
1. Mural: Cultural Groups
2. Map: State Cultural Groups
B. Differences Add Color and Interest
1. Chart: State Cultural Groups
2. Party: Classroom Cultures
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