Hoover City Schools Grade 4 2014-2020 DRAFT 2014-2015

GRADE 4 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM Developed in accordance with the State Department of Education current Course of Study

Fourth-grade students apply geographic concepts obtained in Grade 3 to a study of their own state and relate geography to history, economics, and politics in Alabama. They examine ways economic and political institutions respond to the needs of Alabamians. Students gain knowledge of economic principles and technological advancements as well as knowledge of past events and present-day practices in the state. They learn specific characteristics regarding the land and its people and analyze diverse groups that contributed to the development of Alabama, beginning with early American Indians in Alabama and continuing to the present.

Fourth-graders’ enthusiasm for classifying and organizing information may be used for obtaining knowledge about geographic regions in Alabama. Students investigate Alabama’s role in the Civil War, civil rights efforts, and the structure of state and local governments. They compare similarities between contemporary issues and their historical origins and draw parallels among historical events in Alabama, other states, and the world.

This curriculum guide was developed by Hoover Grade 4 teachers in Spring 2014 and was piloted in 2014-2015.

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Alabama Course of Study in Social Studies Standards Units of Study (in which 9 wks will students demonstrate proficiency)

1st nwks 2nd 3rd 4th nwks nwks nwks

1. Compare historical and current economic, political, and geographic information about √ Alabama on thematic maps, including weather and , physical-relief, waterway, transportation, political, economic development, land-use, and population maps.

2. Relate reasons for European exploration and settlement in Alabama to the impact of √ European explorers on trade, health, and land expansion in Alabama

3. Explain the social, political, and economic impact of the War of 1812, including battles and √ significant leaders of the Creek War, on Alabama.

4. Relate the relationship of the five geographic regions of Alabama to the movement of Alabama √ settlers during the early nineteenth century.

5. Describe Alabama’s entry into statehood and establishment of its three branches of √ government and the constitutions.

6. Describe cultural, economic, and political aspects of the lifestyles of early nineteenth-century √ farmers, plantation owners, slaves, and townspeople.

7. Explain reasons for Alabama’s secession from the Union, including sectionalism, slavery, √ states’ rights, and economic disagreements.

8. Explain Alabama’s economic and military role during the Civil War. √

9. Analyze political and economic issues facing Alabama during Reconstruction for their impact √ on various social groups.

10. Analyze social and educational changes during the late nineteenth and early twentieth √ centuries for their impact on Alabama. Hoover City Schools Grade 4 2014-2020 DRAFT 2014-2015

11. Describe the impact of World War I on Alabamians, including the migration of African √ Americans from Alabama to the North and West, utilization of Alabama’s military installations and training facilities, and increased production of goods for the war effort.

12. Explain the impact the 1920s and Great Depression had on different socioeconomic groups √ in Alabama.

13. Describe the economic and social impact of World War II on Alabamians, including the entry √ of women into the workforce, increase in job opportunities, rationing, utilization of Alabama’s military installations, military recruitment, the draft, and a rise in racial consciousness.

14. Analyze the modern Civil Rights Movement to determine the social, political, and economic √ impact on Alabama.

15. Identify major world events that influenced Alabama since 1950, including the Korean √ Conflict, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, and the War on Terrorism.

16. Determine the impact of population growth on cities, major road systems, demographics, √ natural resources, and the natural environment of Alabama during the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.

Standards Indicators of Proficiency

Indicators of Proficiency Basic Proficient Advanced

1. Compare historical and current economic, political, and List -compare and contrast evaluate geographic information about Alabama on thematic maps, recognize information from create including weather and climate, physical-relief, waterway, recall various maps -use data from maps to transportation, political, economic development, land-use, -identify various maps and population maps.

2. Relate reasons for European exploration and settlement recognize an important identify effects of analyze the impact of in Alabama to the impact of European explorers on trade, cultural aspect of European colonization European exploration in AL health, and land expansion in Alabama European exploration of AL Hoover City Schools Grade 4 2014-2020 DRAFT 2014-2015

and settlement in AL

recognize why settlers trace the route of came exploration

3. Explain the social, political, and economic impact of the list the causes and effects identify leaders explain the injustices of the War of 1812, including battles and significant leaders of the of the conflict--with War of 1812, Creek War Creek War, on Alabama. prompting identify reasons for conflict

identify the effects of the conflict

4. Relate the relationship of the five geographic regions of identify natural resources describe human Justify and analyze why Alabama to the movement of Alabama settlers during the environments in AL settlers came for those early nineteenth century. resources identify five regions describe the natural resources of AL

5. Describe Alabama’s entry into statehood and identify the three recognize the three examine and interpret the establishment of its three branches of government and the branches of government branches of three branches of constitutions. and parts from each government and their government and what their purpose is purpose is,

list the different capital locations for AL explain political or compare and geographical contrast political and geographical reasons for the Hoover City Schools Grade 4 2014-2020 DRAFT 2014-2015

location of capitals recognize political recognize political leaders leaders and their roles compare political leaders to each other and/or other political leaders

UNIT 1 UNIT 2 UNIT 3 UNIT 4 Living in Alabama: Its Geography, Government in Alabama 19th and 20th Century Civil Rights Resources, and the Economy Conflicts

No. of Weeks: 4.5 No. of Weeks: 4.5 No. of Weeks: 4.5 No. of Weeks: 4.5

Essential Question: Essential Question: Essential Question: Essential Question: · How does geography shape how we · How does government · How have conflicts · What injustices have directly live? respond to the needs and wants impacted the citizens of impacted the citizens of Alabama? · How did geography influence early of the people of Alabama? Alabama throughout history? · What was the role of settlers in the land that is now government in Civil Rights Alabama? movement? · How do political and economic decisions impact our environment and quality of life?

Big Ideas/Concepts in Unit Big Ideas/Concepts in Unit Big Ideas/Concepts in Unit Big Ideas/Concepts in Unit (note standard # after each big idea) (note standard # after each big idea) (note standard # after each big idea) (note standard # after each big idea) · What makes Alabama unique? · What rules and laws do we need? · What are the key events in · How did the Civil Rights · Who were the first people of Alabama and · How do the citizens of the state work Alabama state history? movement change Alabama how did they use the environment to meet their together to solve problems? · What were the causes of conflict in basic needs? · How can citizens make a difference? Alabama’s early history? politically, socially, and · Who were the culture groups who immigrated · What are the rights and · What was Alabama’s role in major economically? to Alabama prior to 1819 and why did they come? responsibilities of citizens in Alabama? conflicts and wars? · What were the causes and Why did they come? Where did they settle? · What challenges does Alabama face · What role did various groups and effects of the Civil Rights movement · What are the characteristics of the geographic as a state? individuals play in major conflicts and regions of Alabama? (Standard 5, 5.1, 5.2) wars? in Alabama? Hoover City Schools Grade 4 2014-2020 DRAFT 2014-2015

· How has Alabama’s physical geography and (Standard 6, 6.1) · How and why did various political · What challenges did Alabama resources contributed to peoples’ decision to make (Standard 7, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3) and military events affect different face during the Civil Rights Alabama their home? (Standard 8, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3) regions in Alabama? · Why is Alabama’s location important (Standard 9, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3) movement? culturally, politically, and economically? (Standard 11, 11.1, 11.2) · What was Alabama’s role in the (Standard 1, 1.1) (standard 12, 12.1) Civil Rights movement and how did (Standard 2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3) (Standard 13, 13.1, 13.2) it affect life in Alabama? (Standard 3, 3.1) (Standard 4, 4.1, 4.2) · How did major world events Suggested Resources for This Unit such as the Korean Conflict and/or · Alabama history textbook— the Cold War impact Alabama? geographic regions · What was the impact of · population growth on Alabama? · How do leaders help change to happen? (Standard 3, 3.1) (Standard 10, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3) (Standard 14, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4) (Standard 15) (Standard 16, 16.1, 16.2) Guiding questions: · How can one person make a difference in a community? · How have different cultural groups in early Alabama influence our state?

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District Adopted Textbook:

Alabama: The History, Geography, Economics, and Civics of an American State by Leah Rawls, Lil Atkins, Harvey H. Jackson. 2004/2014. Crystal Clear Press.

Other Suggested Resources:

1. Identify historical and current economic, political, and geographic information about Alabama on thematic maps. o Contemporary Maps of Alabama Collection of maps from the University of Alabama showing contemporary political, economic, and demographic information. o Alabama Counties Information regarding and printable maps of individual counties in Alabama. o Alabama Formation Maps This website contains a good map based on Alabama census data. 2. Describe Cultures, governments, and economies of prehistoric and historic Native Americans in Alabama o Encyclopedia of Alabama- Links to articles about native tribes who lived in Alabama before and after European exploration. o Creating a Prehistoric World Lesson Plan From ALEX, lesson plan in which students will research, create, and present knowledge gained about Prehistoric and Historic Native Americans in Alabama. Grades 3-4. 3. List Reasons for European exploration and settlement in Alabama and the impact of Europeans on trade, health, land expansion, and tribal reorganization of Native populations in Alabama o Encyclopedia of Alabama-History of Alabama Links to articles about the interaction between early European explorers and teh Native populations of Alabama. 4. Describe the relationship of the five geographic regions of Alabama to the movement of Alabama settlers during the early nineteenth century. o Geography of Alabama Includes descriptions of the five geographic regions of Alabama. o Alabama Brochure In this lesson students will learn about the state in which they live by using child-friendly Web sites to collect facts and pictures about Alabama.

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5. Describe Alabama's entry into statehood, including Alabama's constitution and the three branches of government. o GovSpot for Kids: Alabama Compilation of links to official websites for Alabama's branches of government, the Constitution, and various Departments and agencies. o Territorial Period and Early Statehood Article from Encyclopedia of Alabama which covers Alabama's history as a territory and its journey to statehood. o Alabama's Five Capitals and First Governors Students will research the five sites of Alabama's capital and the first governors of the state. They will create a presentation including the physical location of each site and the political and geographic reasons the site was chosen and abandoned, if applicable. The presentation will also include information about the (or a) governor that served while the capital was at the specific location they are researching. 6. Identify cultural, economic, and political aspects of the lifestyles of early nineteenth-century farmers, plantation owners, slaves, and townspeople. o Everyday Life in 19th Century Gurley, Alabama Collection of scanned and transcribed papers of citizens of Gurley from the 19th century, along with a few photographs and descriptions of prominent citizens. o Creek War Journals After a study of the Creek War, students will explore perspectives of families on both sides of the war. Students will compose journal entries from a selected social class of the era to develop and exhibit an understanding and appreciation for lives led by those who lived during the early 1800's. 7. Identify reasons for Alabama's secession from the Union, including sectionalism, slavery, state rights, and economic disagreements. o A Divided Nation Lesson Plan Students will explore the sectional differences between the North and the South that ultimately led to the southern secession. Students will learn what is meant by secession and which states seceded, the country they formed, its capital, and whom they elected president. Students will create a PowerPoint Presentation, a brochure, and possibly a newsletter using computer software presenting information they have learned. 8. Explain Alabama's role in and economic support of the Civil War. o Collaborative Project on the Civil War During this lesson two or more schools will work together using distance learning to investigate and share their community's involvement in the Civil War. 9. Describe political, social, and economic conditions in Alabama during Reconstruction. o Reconstruction in Alabama Timeline Timeline of national and local events during Reconstruction. Hoover City Schools Grade 4 2014-2020 DRAFT 2014-2015

o Reconstruction Unit Unit plan from Alabama Dept. of Archives and History with three lesson plans on Reconstruction in Alabama that use primary source materials. 10. Describe significant social and educational changes in Alabama during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. o Peanuts, , and Peas, Please George Carver, a great scientist, changed the economy of the South with his agricultural knowledge. This lesson will investigate how the lowly peanut kept the cotton farmers from losing everything. 11. Describe the impact of World War I on Alabamians. o ADAH World War I Unit Five lesson plan unit from AL Dept. of Archives and History which covers the roles of Alabamians in WWI and the effect the war had on the home front in Alabama. 12. Explain effects of the events of the 1920s and the Great Depression on different socioeconomic groups. o Works Progress Administration Art Works of art created by the WPA (Federal Art Projects). Has great pictures (some in Alabama). o Memories of the Great Depression This hands-on lesson combines social studies, language arts, and technology. Fourth grade students begin by researching and collecting information from a variety of sources. Students develop an appreciation of the difficulties endured by many people during the era of the Great Depression. 13. Describe the economic and social impact of World War II on Alabamians. o Growing Up During World War II Lesson plan that introduces students to life on the Alabama home front during WWII. o Introduction to WWII Unit plan from Alabama Dept. of History and Archives which uses primary sources to introduce students to the history of WWII, and how Alabamians were affected. 14. Describe the social, political, and economic impact of the modern Civil Rights Movement on Alabama o Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Website for BCRI, with extensive resources page, searchable archive, photo gallery, and online exhibits on the history of the Civil Rights Movement. o Civil Rights Movement Unit Unit Plan from the AL Dept. of History and Archives which chronicles the Civil Rights Movement in Alabama. o Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement This lesson introduces students to Rosa Parks and the beginning of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. After considering the impact of Ms. Parks' heroism, students will explore its relevance to the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement. Students will learn new vocabulary and will answer a questionnaire that will be published on the web. Students will then create a tribute to Rosa Parks' heroism that will be submitted to a classroom book. Hoover City Schools Grade 4 2014-2020 DRAFT 2014-2015

o Epicenter of the Civil Rights Movement Brief article from History.com describing Alabama's role in the Civil Rights Movement. Also includes links to more detailed information about the movement and specific people and events. 15. Identify major world events that have impacted Alabama since 1950. o The Apollo Program (1963-1972) List of the Apollo missions with links to information about each one, including photos, summaries, etc. o Marshall Space Flight Center History History section of the MSFC website which describes the birth of the space program in Alabama. 16. Describe the impact of population growth on cities, major road systems, demographics, natural resources, and the natural environment of Alabama during the twentieth century. o Alabama Today Brief article from History.com on Alabama's economy in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, including auto manufacturing, the space industry, and tourism.