The fourth grade Social Studies curriculum provides students with an opportunity to learn about the different cultural groups who lived in New York State centuries in the past. Each unit will culminate with a research-based project and exam.
In September, we will begin with a mini-unit focused on Geography. During this unit, students will learn about geographical terms, explore different types of maps, and create their own map of New York.
Starting
the week of September 21th, we will begin our Native American unit.
During this time, students will learn about various groups of Native
Americans who lived in the Northeastern Woodlands of the United States.
As the unit continues, we will begin to focus on the Iroquois, a group
of Native Americans that lived in New York State. Using both primary and
secondary resources, students will develop an understanding for what
life was like for the Iroquois. The unit will last approximately one
month and will end with a culminating research project. Working in the
classroom, students will come up with their own research question and
will learn how to use non-fiction texts and Internet resources to carry
out their research. Students will then present their research in the
form of a journal entry, poster, and other mediums related to the
students' topic.
Students may also continue their research at home by using our class website: http://www.
Username: 4302
Password: ps172
Students may also continue their research at home by using our class website: http://www.
Username: 4302
Password: ps172
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