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Primary Grade: 4
Grade Range: 4
Credit Equivalency:
Semester: 0.5 Credits
Full year: 1 Credit
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Social Studies 4 introduces students to critical analysis as they develop detailed knowledge of the United States, its regions, and the influence of individual perspectives on documents and events. Students assess and use a wide variety of primary and secondary sources to research compelling questions through supporting questions and present interpretations and arguments in both written and oral forms, supporting their positions with details drawn from reliable sources. Students learn the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how people and groups can work together to accomplish common goals. Students also explore how regional differences in physical environments and cultures affect how people live and work. This course fosters a command of the concepts and tools of geography, such as latitude, longitude, maps of various kinds, and scales. Students will also gain an understanding of core aspects of economics, including resources, production, consumption, and international trade. This course includes a digital Parent and Teacher guide that supports student learning.
COURSE TOPICS
- Questioning
- Geography
- Economics
- Government
- Northeast Region
- Southeast Region
- Southwest Region
- Midwest Region
- West Region
- Researching Skills
TEACHER SERVICES
All course teachers are certified, subject-area content experts. The teacher will grade student assessments and provide detailed feedback. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment. The teacher will carry out documented modifications and accommodations that are applicable to the online course. Progress monitoring and supplemental material will be provided by the teacher as needed.
AUTO-GRADED COURSE
Auto-graded courses are self-paced, multimodal, and standards-aligned. Students progress independently and are assessed frequently through weekly checkpoints and Mastery Assessments. Upon submission of assessments, students receive immediate answers and feedback and can mark the completion of work via a completion button in the learning management system. These courses allow students to work at their own pace and spend the necessary time on course content to ensure mastery.