4th+Grade+Social+Studies+Resources

PALS Content Standard 1 Content Standard 1: The student will analyze the physical, cultural, political, economic, and the historic features of the United States. Content Standard 1: The student will analyze the physical, cultural, political, economic, and the historic features of the United States. Content Standard 2: The student will develop and demonstrate Common Core writing literacy skills. Skills Standard 3: The student will develop and demonstrate Common Core speaking and listening skills.
 * Fourth Grade Social Studies PALS**
 * PALS for Learning**

http://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plan/landmark-lesson-united-states-capitol-building#section-16827 A five-day lesson in which groups of students research and examine primary resources (pictures) to answer the overarching question: Why is the US Capitol Building important? All primary resource links included. Includes extensions appropriate for gifted students.
 * [|A Landmark Lesson: US Capitol]**

Content Standard 2: The student will examine the physical and cultural features of the regions of the United States. 1. Identify the major landforms, river systems, and bodies of water of each major region. http://americanhistory.si.edu/onthewater/exhibition/4_1.html
 * On the Water - Inland Waterways**

A virtual Smithsonian exhibit. Each waterway has a historical picture as well as a short paragraph describing its importance to the US and that region. There are more teacher resources via the link at the bottom of the page that include activities related to US maritime history.

Content Standard 2: The student will examine the physical and cultural features of the regions of the United States. 1. Identify the major landforms, river systems, and bodies of water of each major region. 2. Compare and contrast the regional vegetation, climate, and spatial distribution and use of natural resources. @http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g35/BioBlitzMapping.pdf A pdf to copy; students use mapping skills and critical thinking to match resources to their geographical source.
 * Mapping Natural Resources**

US Geography http://scottbryce.com/us_geo/index.html Quizzes for US geographical features required by content standards
 * Interactive Activities**

US History Map http://www.learner.org/interactives/historymap/ Relates history to geography.

Place the State Game http://www.history.com/interactives/place-the-state-game Matches state shapes to correct location.

"This interactive website is offered free and includes an area for students to explore, a photo gallery of Will Rogers' life and a password protected area for teachers that include lesson plans and additional teacher information. Teachers must register online to access these plans. Digital learning activities such as research skills and outlined technology demonstrations will engage students. More importantly, the materials will offer the opportunity to explore the political persuasion of Will Rogers through some of America's most difficult times." ~ Dan Schiedel
 * [|Will Rogers & American Politics -]**