Hoover City Schools Grade 4 2014-2020 DRAFT 2014-2015 GRADE 4 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM Developed in accordance with the Alabama 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. Hoover City Schools Grade 4 2014-2020 DRAFT 2014-2015 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 climate, 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? Hoover City Schools Grade 4 2014-2020 DRAFT 2014-2015 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.