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MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Civics and Government ~ Grade 4 State Standard PA Core Standard 5.1 Principles and Documents of Government Taught in Unit(s) PBIS Lessons Pennsylvania: Adventures in Time and Place‐Chapters 5, 6, 10 Explanation/Example of Standard 5.1.4A Examine school rules and consequences. 5.1.4B Explain rules and laws for the classroom, school, community, and state. 5.1.4C Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government. (Liberty / Freedom, Democracy, Justice, Equality) 5.1.4D Identify key ideas about government found in significant documents: (Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, Pennsylvania Constitution). 5.1.4E Identify state symbols, national symbols, and national holidays. Common Misconceptions Rules at the school, state, and national level are arbitrary. Laws and government are static. People do not have a voice in government. The only level of government is our national government. Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Citizens understand their rights and responsibly in a democratic society. Communities are established for the common good, bringing people and resources together to confront the problems that face them. Why does a citizen have to do more than merely exercise his or her rights? What are your responsibilities as an American citizen? What are the roles of the citizen in our democracy? What does the concept of equality mean? How does the legal system protect all citizens? Why do we citizens have to give back to the community? Why is the American flag an important symbol to Americans? How do holidays, local, state, and national celebrations say who we are as Americans? Assessments Chapters 5, 6, 10 tests, worksheets, and project rubrics Concepts (what students need to know) Skills (what students must be able to do) Students will be able to critical government documents: o Declaration of Independence Students will interpret government documents it explain the formation of our county and County’s laws.

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MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Civics and Government ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 51 Principles and Documents of Government

Taught in Unit(s) PBISLessons PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters56 10

ExplanationExample of Standard 514AExamineschoolrulesandconsequences 514BExplainrulesandlawsfortheclassroomschoolcommunityandstate 514CExplaintheprinciplesandidealsshapinglocalandstategovernment(LibertyFreedomDemocracyJusticeEquality)

514DIdentify key ideasabout government foundinsignificantdocuments(DeclarationofIndependenceUnited States ConstitutionBillofRightsPennsylvaniaConstitution)

514EIdentifystatesymbolsnationalsymbolsandnational holidays

Common Misconceptions Rulesattheschoolstateand nationallevelarearbitrary Lawsandgovernment arestatic Peopledonothaveavoicein government Theonlylevelofgovernment isournationalgovernment

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Citizensunderstandtheirrightsandresponsiblyinademocraticsociety

Communitiesareestablishedforthecommongoodbringing peopleandresourcestogethertoconfrontthe problemsthatfacethem

Whydoesacitizenhavetodomorethanmerelyexercisehisorherrights

Whatareyourresponsibilitiesas anAmerican citizen

Whatarethe rolesofthecitizeninour democracy

Whatdoestheconceptofequality mean Howdoesthelegalsystemprotectallcitizens

Whydowecitizenshavetogivebacktothecommunity

WhyistheAmericanflaganimportantsymboltoAmericans

Howdoholidayslocalstateand nationalcelebrationssaywhoweareasAmericans

AssessmentsChapters5610testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeableto criticalgovernment documents

o DeclarationofIndependence

Studentswillinterpret governmentdocumentsitexplainthe formationofourcountyand Countyrsquoslaws

USConstitution Studentswillunderstandtheirroleino o BillofRights o PAConstitution

Thestudents willdefine and identify o DelegateRepresentative o ConstitutionalConvention o Democracy o Justice o Liberty o Taxation o Localstateandfederalgovernment

Identify statesymbolsofPennsylvania

governmentandhowthegovernmentservesthecommongood(Doingwhat is bestforeveryone)

Usestatesymbolsandlocalholidaystoidentifytheuniquequalitiesofourlocalcommunity andstate

I Can StatementsIcanidentifydemocracyandhowitworksIcandescribemyroleinourgovernmentIcanusesymbolstodescribemystateandlocalcommunity

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday PBISTeam SASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Civics and Government~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 52 Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters810

ExplanationExample of Standard Identify individualrightsandneedsandtherightsandneedsofothersintheclassroomschool andcommunity

Describethe sourcesofconflict anddisagreementanddifferent waysconflictcanberesolved Describethe rolesofleadership andpublicserviceinschool communitystateandnation Describehowcitizensparticipateinschoolandcommunityactivities

Common Misconceptions Everyonehassimilarviewpointonissues Conflictcannotbesolvedinapeacefulway Citizensare isolated from governmentanddo nothavea voice

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Showingrespectforothersand actingresponsiblyarenecessarytopromotethecommongood

Whymusttherights oftheminorityberespected within theruleofthemajority

Shouldasocietyhavetheabilityto controlindividuals

AssessmentsChapter testsworksheetsandprojectrubric

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identify o CivilRights o Suffrage o War o Boycott o Strike o Protest o Treaty o Discriminate o Petition o Volunteer o Conflict Conflictresolution o PublicService

Studentswillidentifyhowcitizens canovercomeconflictthroughnon‐violentprotestsforthecommongood

Giveexamplesofhowindividualsandmomentswereablemakechange insociety

I Can StatementsIcanseehowourgovernmentcan beshapedbyindividualsforthecommongood Icanseehowconflictcanberesolved

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

SecondStepProgramPBISTeamSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Civics and Government ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 53 How Government Works

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapter10

ExplanationExample of Standard Identify therolesofthethreebranchesofgovernment Describehowtheelectedrepresentativebodiesfunction inmakinglocalandstatelaws Identify theservicesperformed bylocalandstategovernments Identifypositionsofauthorityat thelocalstateand nationallevel Explainthe votingprocess Explainhowdifferentperspectivescanleadtoconflict Identify individualinterestsandexplainways toinfluenceothers

Common Misconceptions Citizenshavenovoice inlawmaking Governmentisoneoperatingbody Averagecitizensareexcludedfromrunning foroffice

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) AllCitizens areequalbefore thelaw Howdoesthelegalsystemprotectall

citizens Howcanacitizenshowpatriotism

Assessments Chaptertestsworksheetsandprojectrubric

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

o Studentswillbeabletodefinethefollowingterms Citizen Elect party Checksand balances Executive branch Legislative branch Judicialbranch Bill Law Veto County Mayor Managercouncil Countycommissioner Township Borough Schooldistrict

Describebranchesand levelsofgovernmentatthelocalstateand nationallevels

Explainhowacitizen canshowpatriotismbyvotingonrepresentativesand also runningforoffice

Describeprocessofhowbillsbecomelawsandtheavergecitizenrsquos roleinthis process

Explainhowdifferent politicalpartiescanhavedifferentviewpointsonhowthegovernmentcanberunandhowthiscanleadtoconflict

Describehowthemediacaninfluencepeoplersquosviewsontopics

I Can Statements Icanidentifyanddescribethe threebranches ofourgovernmentandtheirroleinrunningour countryIcantellhowacitizen canparticipate ingovernmentbyvotingandrunning for office Icanidentifydifferent politicalpartiesand tellhowtheirdifferentviewpointscanleadtoconflict Icanexplainhowthemediacan influencea personrsquosviewonan issue

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceSecondStepProgramPBISTeamSASPortalFieldTrips

1 State Capitol 2 McCoyHouseCourtHouse

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Economics ~ Grade 4

StateStandard PACoreStandard 61 ScarcityandChoice

TaughtinUnit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlacechapters1 and9

ExplanationExampleofStandard 614AIdentifyscarcityofresourcesinalocalcommunity (Mifflin County) 614BRecognize the differencebetweenbasicneedsand wantsExplaintheroleofproducersinmakinggoodsandprovidingservices

614CIllustratewhat individualsororganizationsgiveup whenmakingachoice

CommonMisconceptions Resourcesareunlimited Resourcesandeconomicsarenrsquotconnected Notrade‐offforchoice

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Limitedresourcesand unlimited wantsrequirechoicesbyindividualsgroupsandnations

Howdoesscarcityaffecttheeconomicdecisionsofindividualsbusinessesandgovernments

Whyshouldanindividualbusiness orgovernmentidentifyandconsideropportunitycostwhen makingan economicdecision

Whatfactorscancausethescarcityofaparticulargoodorservicetochange

AssessmentsChapters1and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identify o Scarcity o Choice o Resources o Wantsneeds o Producerconsumer o Industries o Agriculture o Goodsservices

Predictthe impactofscarcityonprice Describewhatisgainedandwhat isgivenupwhenachoiceismade

Debatetheconsequencesofchoiceinusingourresources

Beabletoexplainthedifferencebetweenneeds and wants andtheproducersroleinprovidinggoodsandservices tomeet theseneeds and wants

ICanStatementsIcananalyzethescarcityoflocalresourcesIcandebatetheconsequencesof usingourresourcesIcanexplainthedifferencebetweenwantsandneedsIcanrecognize theproducerrsquosroleinproviding forourwants andneeds

ResourcesPATextbookinternetresourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Economics ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 62 MarketsandEconomicSystems

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin Time andPlacechapters19ExplanationExampleofStandard 624AExplainhowaproductmovesfromproductiontoconsumption 624BDeterminehowsellers competewithoneanother 624CDifferentiatebetweenmonetaryand non‐monetaryincentivesin advertising 624DExplainthe roleofbuyersandsellers indetermining pricesofproducts 624EExplainwhylocal(Pennsylvania)businessesopenandclose 624FDescribetheroleofa privateeconomicinstitution in the localcommunity 624GExplainthe threebasicquestionsalleconomicsystems mustanswer1 Whattoproduce2 How3 Forwhom

CommonMisconceptions Allproductsoriginate atthestore There isnrsquot competitionin economics Production andmanufacturingis notassociatedwithdemand

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Alleconomicsystems mustanswerwhatandhowgoodsserviceswillbeproducedandwillconsumethosegoods

Whatdistributionmethodsaremostusefulinsolvingthescarcityofgoodsandservices

Whydosocietiesusemoney Howdoweknowifaneconomyisgoingupordown

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand explainthefollowing terms

o Assemblyline o Consumer o Entrepreneur o Freeenterprisesystem o Investor o Profit o Servicehigh‐techfarmingtourismindustries

Nameseverallocalbusinessesservicesindustriesandmanufacturers

Nameseverallocalbusinesses and tellwhattheyproducehowtheyproduceitandforwhomtheyareproduced

Tellhowbusinessescompetewith oneanotherhowthisinfluencespricesandhowcompetitioncausessomebusinessestoclose

Describeprocessofhowanindustrytakesinresourcesandthenmanufactures afinalproduct

I Can Statements Icanexplainhowthefree enterprisesystem worksand applythese conceptsto ourlocalindustry

Resources

PATextBookInternetResourcesSASPortalMifflinCountyHistorybookJuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 63 FunctionsofGovernment

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters810ExplanationExample of Standard 634AExplainhowgovernmentrespondsto socialneedsbyprovidingpublicgoodsand services

634BDescribetheimpactofgovernment involvementin state andnationaleconomic activities

634CExplorewaysinwhichtaxrevenuesareusedinlocalcommunity

Common Misconceptions Publicgoodsandservicesprovidedbythegovernmenthavenocostto thecitizens Thegovernmentisdisconnectedfrombusiness andindustry Taxmoneys donotprovidegoods andservicesinourlocalcommunity

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Interaction ofbuyersandsellersdeterminespricesand quantitiesexchanged exceptwheninfluencedbygovernmental policies

Thelocation ofresourcestransportationcommunicationnetworksandtechnicalinnovation affectthe international economicpatternsandthedistributionofwealth

Whatdeterminesprice Whateffect doescompetitionbetween sellersandcompetition amongbuyershaveonprice

Whymusttheroleofgovernmentberestrictedinamarketeconomicsystem

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Whatfactorsdeterminethepatternoftradeamongglobalregions

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters 8 and 10 tests worksheetsandprojectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Taxes o TheGreatDepression o NewDealLittleNewDealWPACCC o GovernmentRegulations o Governmentservicesandprograms

Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandtellhowtaxesare usedtoprovidetheseservices

Tellhowthestateand federalgovernmentsusetaxesto provideprogramsandservices

Describehowgovernmentregulationshavepositive and negative effectsoncommunities

o Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandservices

I Can Statements Icanidentifygovernmentprograms tellhowtaxesareusedtoprovidetheseservicesIcantellhowgovernmentregulationshavepositive andnegative effectsoncommunities and businesses

andbusiness

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 64 64EconomicInterdependence

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters5and9ExplanationExample of Standard 644AListandexplainfactors thatpromote specializationanddivisionof labor 644BExplainwhynationstrade

Common Misconceptions Allproducts areproducedhere Workersin factoriesseeproductsthroughcompletion

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Economicdecisionmakingbyentitiesandindividuals impactotherslocallyregionallyandaround theworld

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters5and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identifythefollowing terms

o Assemblylines o Specialization o Divisionoflabors o Trade

Explainhowthemanufacturingofaproductisdivided intosteps andworkers specializeinonecomponentof theendproduct

Explainwhythetrade betweencountriesisimportant andhowgovernmentdecisionsimpactstrade

Identify any otherfactorsthatcan influencetrade with othercountries

I Can Statements Icanexplainthedivisionoflaborsinthemanufacturing ofa productIcantelltheimportanceoftrade betweennationsandexplain the factorsthat influencetrade

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 65 IncomeProfitandWealth

Taught in Unit(s) Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpopExplanationExampleofStandard 654BIdentifytherequirementsfordifferentcareersandoccupations 654GComparedifferent wayspeoplesave 654HExaminethebasicoperationofthebankingsystem

Common Misconceptions Educationisunrelated tocareeroccupationandincome Checksdebitcards and savingaccountsareunrelated There isanever ending supplyofmoneyin thebank

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Individualsandentitiesendeavortoobtaingoodsandservicesand accumulatewealth

Whatarethe basicdifferencesbetweenawageearnerandanentrepreneurinamarketeconomy

Whatcanawageearner(worker)dotoincreasehis incomeandaccumulatewealth

Howdoesanentrepreneurincreasethepossibility ofreward whiledecreasing theriskoftheventure

Whydointerestrates generallyincrease astheriskofaninvestmentrises

Inamarketeconomyhowdogovernmentpoliciesinregardtotaxeseducationtechnologicaldevelopmentandlaborrightsaffectthewageearner and the entrepreneur

AssessmentsProjectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Wageearner o Entrepreneur o Income o Saving o Banking o Interest o Debitcredit o Loan

Predictfutureearnings basedoncurrentplansforeducationtrainingand careeroptions

Identifyhow savingscheckingaccountsdebitcreditcardsincomeandspendinghabitscaninfluencestandardsofliving

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhoweducation trainingskillsandcareeroptionscan predict futureearningsIcantellhowstandard oflivingisinfluencedbyincomesavingandspendinghabits

Resources

Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpop

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 71 BasicGeographicLiteracy

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceppG3‐G13Chapters 12ExplanationExample of Standard 714ADescribehowcommongeographictools areusedtoorganize andinterpretinformation aboutpeopleplacesandenvironment

714BDescribeandlocateplaces andregions (PennsylvaniaandUnitedStates) asdefinedby physicalandhumanfeatures

Common Misconceptions Geographic toolsareonlyusedtofinddirections

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyisusedtoexplainthepastinterpretthepresentandplanfor thefuture

Geographic representationsare essentialtoexplain the spatialorganizationofpeopleplacesandenvironments

Whatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplaceWhydoescultureimpactplaceHowcangeographicinformationsystemsandothergeographictechnologiesimpactdevelopmentWhatmakesoneplacedifferent fromanother WhyarementalmapsusefulWhatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplace

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o MapskeylegendcompassrossscaleEquatorLatitudeLongitudePolesPrimeMeridian

o GlobeHemisphereaxisrotationrevolution

o TypesofmapsPoliticalphysicallandformtopographicalelevationhistoricalGIS

Identify thecriteriausedtodefinearegion Evaluatethe characteristicsofplacesand regionsfrom avarietyofpointsofview

Evaluatethe advantagesanddisadvantagesofusingmapsothergeographictoolsandsupportingtechnologiestoillustratedata

Drawonmentalmapstoanswergeographicquestions

Createageographic representation toanalyzespatialpatterns anddistributions

Analyzeandexplaindistributions ofpeopleplacesand environmentsusingphysicalandhumanobservablefacts

I Can StatementsIcanusegeographytoexplainpeopleresourcesand environment

ResourcesPA Text book

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarth andotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 72 PhysicalCharacteristicsofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters12ExplanationExample of Standard 724AIdentifythephysicalcharacteristicsofplacesand regions (Pennsylvania) 724BIdentifythebasicphysicalprocessesthataffectthe physicalcharacteristicsofplacesandregions

CommonMisconceptions TheEarthrsquos landforms havealwaysbeenthesameandareunchanging TheEarthrsquos surfacedoesnrsquothave aninfluenceonourdailylife

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Physicalprocessesshapepatterns oftheEarthrsquossurfaceincludingthecharacteristicsandspatial distributionofecosystems

Whyarethephysicalprocessesof theEarthcriticalto thestudyof physicalgeography

Whatarethe physicalcharacteristicsofplace

Whyareextremephysicaleventsa liabilityforsettlement

Howdoesgeographyimpactenvironmentalissues

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Landforms ofPennsylvania Physicalprocessesshapepatterns inthephysicalenvironment

Physicalprocessesinfluencetheformationanddistributionofresources

Physicalprocessesproducechangesinecosystems

Humanactivitiesinfluencechangesinecosystems

Explainhowphysicalprocessesaccountforpatternsin thephysicalenvironment

Describethe processesthatproducerenewable andnonrenewableresources

Illustratethe distributionofecosystemsfromlocaltoglobalscales

Analyzehowhumanprocessesmayimpactecosystems

I Can StatementsIcantellhowphysicalprocesses haveaffected thephysical characteristicsofplaces

Resources

PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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Page 2: MCSDSocial Studies CurriculumMap ~Civics and Government… Studies Curriculu… · 5.1.4C Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government ... MCSDSocial Studies

USConstitution Studentswillunderstandtheirroleino o BillofRights o PAConstitution

Thestudents willdefine and identify o DelegateRepresentative o ConstitutionalConvention o Democracy o Justice o Liberty o Taxation o Localstateandfederalgovernment

Identify statesymbolsofPennsylvania

governmentandhowthegovernmentservesthecommongood(Doingwhat is bestforeveryone)

Usestatesymbolsandlocalholidaystoidentifytheuniquequalitiesofourlocalcommunity andstate

I Can StatementsIcanidentifydemocracyandhowitworksIcandescribemyroleinourgovernmentIcanusesymbolstodescribemystateandlocalcommunity

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday PBISTeam SASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Civics and Government~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 52 Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters810

ExplanationExample of Standard Identify individualrightsandneedsandtherightsandneedsofothersintheclassroomschool andcommunity

Describethe sourcesofconflict anddisagreementanddifferent waysconflictcanberesolved Describethe rolesofleadership andpublicserviceinschool communitystateandnation Describehowcitizensparticipateinschoolandcommunityactivities

Common Misconceptions Everyonehassimilarviewpointonissues Conflictcannotbesolvedinapeacefulway Citizensare isolated from governmentanddo nothavea voice

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Showingrespectforothersand actingresponsiblyarenecessarytopromotethecommongood

Whymusttherights oftheminorityberespected within theruleofthemajority

Shouldasocietyhavetheabilityto controlindividuals

AssessmentsChapter testsworksheetsandprojectrubric

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identify o CivilRights o Suffrage o War o Boycott o Strike o Protest o Treaty o Discriminate o Petition o Volunteer o Conflict Conflictresolution o PublicService

Studentswillidentifyhowcitizens canovercomeconflictthroughnon‐violentprotestsforthecommongood

Giveexamplesofhowindividualsandmomentswereablemakechange insociety

I Can StatementsIcanseehowourgovernmentcan beshapedbyindividualsforthecommongood Icanseehowconflictcanberesolved

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

SecondStepProgramPBISTeamSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Civics and Government ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 53 How Government Works

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapter10

ExplanationExample of Standard Identify therolesofthethreebranchesofgovernment Describehowtheelectedrepresentativebodiesfunction inmakinglocalandstatelaws Identify theservicesperformed bylocalandstategovernments Identifypositionsofauthorityat thelocalstateand nationallevel Explainthe votingprocess Explainhowdifferentperspectivescanleadtoconflict Identify individualinterestsandexplainways toinfluenceothers

Common Misconceptions Citizenshavenovoice inlawmaking Governmentisoneoperatingbody Averagecitizensareexcludedfromrunning foroffice

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) AllCitizens areequalbefore thelaw Howdoesthelegalsystemprotectall

citizens Howcanacitizenshowpatriotism

Assessments Chaptertestsworksheetsandprojectrubric

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

o Studentswillbeabletodefinethefollowingterms Citizen Elect party Checksand balances Executive branch Legislative branch Judicialbranch Bill Law Veto County Mayor Managercouncil Countycommissioner Township Borough Schooldistrict

Describebranchesand levelsofgovernmentatthelocalstateand nationallevels

Explainhowacitizen canshowpatriotismbyvotingonrepresentativesand also runningforoffice

Describeprocessofhowbillsbecomelawsandtheavergecitizenrsquos roleinthis process

Explainhowdifferent politicalpartiescanhavedifferentviewpointsonhowthegovernmentcanberunandhowthiscanleadtoconflict

Describehowthemediacaninfluencepeoplersquosviewsontopics

I Can Statements Icanidentifyanddescribethe threebranches ofourgovernmentandtheirroleinrunningour countryIcantellhowacitizen canparticipate ingovernmentbyvotingandrunning for office Icanidentifydifferent politicalpartiesand tellhowtheirdifferentviewpointscanleadtoconflict Icanexplainhowthemediacan influencea personrsquosviewonan issue

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceSecondStepProgramPBISTeamSASPortalFieldTrips

1 State Capitol 2 McCoyHouseCourtHouse

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Economics ~ Grade 4

StateStandard PACoreStandard 61 ScarcityandChoice

TaughtinUnit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlacechapters1 and9

ExplanationExampleofStandard 614AIdentifyscarcityofresourcesinalocalcommunity (Mifflin County) 614BRecognize the differencebetweenbasicneedsand wantsExplaintheroleofproducersinmakinggoodsandprovidingservices

614CIllustratewhat individualsororganizationsgiveup whenmakingachoice

CommonMisconceptions Resourcesareunlimited Resourcesandeconomicsarenrsquotconnected Notrade‐offforchoice

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Limitedresourcesand unlimited wantsrequirechoicesbyindividualsgroupsandnations

Howdoesscarcityaffecttheeconomicdecisionsofindividualsbusinessesandgovernments

Whyshouldanindividualbusiness orgovernmentidentifyandconsideropportunitycostwhen makingan economicdecision

Whatfactorscancausethescarcityofaparticulargoodorservicetochange

AssessmentsChapters1and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identify o Scarcity o Choice o Resources o Wantsneeds o Producerconsumer o Industries o Agriculture o Goodsservices

Predictthe impactofscarcityonprice Describewhatisgainedandwhat isgivenupwhenachoiceismade

Debatetheconsequencesofchoiceinusingourresources

Beabletoexplainthedifferencebetweenneeds and wants andtheproducersroleinprovidinggoodsandservices tomeet theseneeds and wants

ICanStatementsIcananalyzethescarcityoflocalresourcesIcandebatetheconsequencesof usingourresourcesIcanexplainthedifferencebetweenwantsandneedsIcanrecognize theproducerrsquosroleinproviding forourwants andneeds

ResourcesPATextbookinternetresourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Economics ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 62 MarketsandEconomicSystems

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin Time andPlacechapters19ExplanationExampleofStandard 624AExplainhowaproductmovesfromproductiontoconsumption 624BDeterminehowsellers competewithoneanother 624CDifferentiatebetweenmonetaryand non‐monetaryincentivesin advertising 624DExplainthe roleofbuyersandsellers indetermining pricesofproducts 624EExplainwhylocal(Pennsylvania)businessesopenandclose 624FDescribetheroleofa privateeconomicinstitution in the localcommunity 624GExplainthe threebasicquestionsalleconomicsystems mustanswer1 Whattoproduce2 How3 Forwhom

CommonMisconceptions Allproductsoriginate atthestore There isnrsquot competitionin economics Production andmanufacturingis notassociatedwithdemand

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Alleconomicsystems mustanswerwhatandhowgoodsserviceswillbeproducedandwillconsumethosegoods

Whatdistributionmethodsaremostusefulinsolvingthescarcityofgoodsandservices

Whydosocietiesusemoney Howdoweknowifaneconomyisgoingupordown

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand explainthefollowing terms

o Assemblyline o Consumer o Entrepreneur o Freeenterprisesystem o Investor o Profit o Servicehigh‐techfarmingtourismindustries

Nameseverallocalbusinessesservicesindustriesandmanufacturers

Nameseverallocalbusinesses and tellwhattheyproducehowtheyproduceitandforwhomtheyareproduced

Tellhowbusinessescompetewith oneanotherhowthisinfluencespricesandhowcompetitioncausessomebusinessestoclose

Describeprocessofhowanindustrytakesinresourcesandthenmanufactures afinalproduct

I Can Statements Icanexplainhowthefree enterprisesystem worksand applythese conceptsto ourlocalindustry

Resources

PATextBookInternetResourcesSASPortalMifflinCountyHistorybookJuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 63 FunctionsofGovernment

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters810ExplanationExample of Standard 634AExplainhowgovernmentrespondsto socialneedsbyprovidingpublicgoodsand services

634BDescribetheimpactofgovernment involvementin state andnationaleconomic activities

634CExplorewaysinwhichtaxrevenuesareusedinlocalcommunity

Common Misconceptions Publicgoodsandservicesprovidedbythegovernmenthavenocostto thecitizens Thegovernmentisdisconnectedfrombusiness andindustry Taxmoneys donotprovidegoods andservicesinourlocalcommunity

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Interaction ofbuyersandsellersdeterminespricesand quantitiesexchanged exceptwheninfluencedbygovernmental policies

Thelocation ofresourcestransportationcommunicationnetworksandtechnicalinnovation affectthe international economicpatternsandthedistributionofwealth

Whatdeterminesprice Whateffect doescompetitionbetween sellersandcompetition amongbuyershaveonprice

Whymusttheroleofgovernmentberestrictedinamarketeconomicsystem

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Whatfactorsdeterminethepatternoftradeamongglobalregions

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters 8 and 10 tests worksheetsandprojectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Taxes o TheGreatDepression o NewDealLittleNewDealWPACCC o GovernmentRegulations o Governmentservicesandprograms

Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandtellhowtaxesare usedtoprovidetheseservices

Tellhowthestateand federalgovernmentsusetaxesto provideprogramsandservices

Describehowgovernmentregulationshavepositive and negative effectsoncommunities

o Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandservices

I Can Statements Icanidentifygovernmentprograms tellhowtaxesareusedtoprovidetheseservicesIcantellhowgovernmentregulationshavepositive andnegative effectsoncommunities and businesses

andbusiness

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 64 64EconomicInterdependence

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters5and9ExplanationExample of Standard 644AListandexplainfactors thatpromote specializationanddivisionof labor 644BExplainwhynationstrade

Common Misconceptions Allproducts areproducedhere Workersin factoriesseeproductsthroughcompletion

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Economicdecisionmakingbyentitiesandindividuals impactotherslocallyregionallyandaround theworld

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters5and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identifythefollowing terms

o Assemblylines o Specialization o Divisionoflabors o Trade

Explainhowthemanufacturingofaproductisdivided intosteps andworkers specializeinonecomponentof theendproduct

Explainwhythetrade betweencountriesisimportant andhowgovernmentdecisionsimpactstrade

Identify any otherfactorsthatcan influencetrade with othercountries

I Can Statements Icanexplainthedivisionoflaborsinthemanufacturing ofa productIcantelltheimportanceoftrade betweennationsandexplain the factorsthat influencetrade

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 65 IncomeProfitandWealth

Taught in Unit(s) Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpopExplanationExampleofStandard 654BIdentifytherequirementsfordifferentcareersandoccupations 654GComparedifferent wayspeoplesave 654HExaminethebasicoperationofthebankingsystem

Common Misconceptions Educationisunrelated tocareeroccupationandincome Checksdebitcards and savingaccountsareunrelated There isanever ending supplyofmoneyin thebank

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Individualsandentitiesendeavortoobtaingoodsandservicesand accumulatewealth

Whatarethe basicdifferencesbetweenawageearnerandanentrepreneurinamarketeconomy

Whatcanawageearner(worker)dotoincreasehis incomeandaccumulatewealth

Howdoesanentrepreneurincreasethepossibility ofreward whiledecreasing theriskoftheventure

Whydointerestrates generallyincrease astheriskofaninvestmentrises

Inamarketeconomyhowdogovernmentpoliciesinregardtotaxeseducationtechnologicaldevelopmentandlaborrightsaffectthewageearner and the entrepreneur

AssessmentsProjectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Wageearner o Entrepreneur o Income o Saving o Banking o Interest o Debitcredit o Loan

Predictfutureearnings basedoncurrentplansforeducationtrainingand careeroptions

Identifyhow savingscheckingaccountsdebitcreditcardsincomeandspendinghabitscaninfluencestandardsofliving

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhoweducation trainingskillsandcareeroptionscan predict futureearningsIcantellhowstandard oflivingisinfluencedbyincomesavingandspendinghabits

Resources

Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpop

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 71 BasicGeographicLiteracy

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceppG3‐G13Chapters 12ExplanationExample of Standard 714ADescribehowcommongeographictools areusedtoorganize andinterpretinformation aboutpeopleplacesandenvironment

714BDescribeandlocateplaces andregions (PennsylvaniaandUnitedStates) asdefinedby physicalandhumanfeatures

Common Misconceptions Geographic toolsareonlyusedtofinddirections

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyisusedtoexplainthepastinterpretthepresentandplanfor thefuture

Geographic representationsare essentialtoexplain the spatialorganizationofpeopleplacesandenvironments

Whatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplaceWhydoescultureimpactplaceHowcangeographicinformationsystemsandothergeographictechnologiesimpactdevelopmentWhatmakesoneplacedifferent fromanother WhyarementalmapsusefulWhatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplace

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o MapskeylegendcompassrossscaleEquatorLatitudeLongitudePolesPrimeMeridian

o GlobeHemisphereaxisrotationrevolution

o TypesofmapsPoliticalphysicallandformtopographicalelevationhistoricalGIS

Identify thecriteriausedtodefinearegion Evaluatethe characteristicsofplacesand regionsfrom avarietyofpointsofview

Evaluatethe advantagesanddisadvantagesofusingmapsothergeographictoolsandsupportingtechnologiestoillustratedata

Drawonmentalmapstoanswergeographicquestions

Createageographic representation toanalyzespatialpatterns anddistributions

Analyzeandexplaindistributions ofpeopleplacesand environmentsusingphysicalandhumanobservablefacts

I Can StatementsIcanusegeographytoexplainpeopleresourcesand environment

ResourcesPA Text book

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarth andotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 72 PhysicalCharacteristicsofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters12ExplanationExample of Standard 724AIdentifythephysicalcharacteristicsofplacesand regions (Pennsylvania) 724BIdentifythebasicphysicalprocessesthataffectthe physicalcharacteristicsofplacesandregions

CommonMisconceptions TheEarthrsquos landforms havealwaysbeenthesameandareunchanging TheEarthrsquos surfacedoesnrsquothave aninfluenceonourdailylife

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Physicalprocessesshapepatterns oftheEarthrsquossurfaceincludingthecharacteristicsandspatial distributionofecosystems

Whyarethephysicalprocessesof theEarthcriticalto thestudyof physicalgeography

Whatarethe physicalcharacteristicsofplace

Whyareextremephysicaleventsa liabilityforsettlement

Howdoesgeographyimpactenvironmentalissues

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Landforms ofPennsylvania Physicalprocessesshapepatterns inthephysicalenvironment

Physicalprocessesinfluencetheformationanddistributionofresources

Physicalprocessesproducechangesinecosystems

Humanactivitiesinfluencechangesinecosystems

Explainhowphysicalprocessesaccountforpatternsin thephysicalenvironment

Describethe processesthatproducerenewable andnonrenewableresources

Illustratethe distributionofecosystemsfromlocaltoglobalscales

Analyzehowhumanprocessesmayimpactecosystems

I Can StatementsIcantellhowphysicalprocesses haveaffected thephysical characteristicsofplaces

Resources

PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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Page 3: MCSDSocial Studies CurriculumMap ~Civics and Government… Studies Curriculu… · 5.1.4C Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government ... MCSDSocial Studies

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Civics and Government~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 52 Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters810

ExplanationExample of Standard Identify individualrightsandneedsandtherightsandneedsofothersintheclassroomschool andcommunity

Describethe sourcesofconflict anddisagreementanddifferent waysconflictcanberesolved Describethe rolesofleadership andpublicserviceinschool communitystateandnation Describehowcitizensparticipateinschoolandcommunityactivities

Common Misconceptions Everyonehassimilarviewpointonissues Conflictcannotbesolvedinapeacefulway Citizensare isolated from governmentanddo nothavea voice

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Showingrespectforothersand actingresponsiblyarenecessarytopromotethecommongood

Whymusttherights oftheminorityberespected within theruleofthemajority

Shouldasocietyhavetheabilityto controlindividuals

AssessmentsChapter testsworksheetsandprojectrubric

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identify o CivilRights o Suffrage o War o Boycott o Strike o Protest o Treaty o Discriminate o Petition o Volunteer o Conflict Conflictresolution o PublicService

Studentswillidentifyhowcitizens canovercomeconflictthroughnon‐violentprotestsforthecommongood

Giveexamplesofhowindividualsandmomentswereablemakechange insociety

I Can StatementsIcanseehowourgovernmentcan beshapedbyindividualsforthecommongood Icanseehowconflictcanberesolved

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

SecondStepProgramPBISTeamSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Civics and Government ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 53 How Government Works

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapter10

ExplanationExample of Standard Identify therolesofthethreebranchesofgovernment Describehowtheelectedrepresentativebodiesfunction inmakinglocalandstatelaws Identify theservicesperformed bylocalandstategovernments Identifypositionsofauthorityat thelocalstateand nationallevel Explainthe votingprocess Explainhowdifferentperspectivescanleadtoconflict Identify individualinterestsandexplainways toinfluenceothers

Common Misconceptions Citizenshavenovoice inlawmaking Governmentisoneoperatingbody Averagecitizensareexcludedfromrunning foroffice

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) AllCitizens areequalbefore thelaw Howdoesthelegalsystemprotectall

citizens Howcanacitizenshowpatriotism

Assessments Chaptertestsworksheetsandprojectrubric

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

o Studentswillbeabletodefinethefollowingterms Citizen Elect party Checksand balances Executive branch Legislative branch Judicialbranch Bill Law Veto County Mayor Managercouncil Countycommissioner Township Borough Schooldistrict

Describebranchesand levelsofgovernmentatthelocalstateand nationallevels

Explainhowacitizen canshowpatriotismbyvotingonrepresentativesand also runningforoffice

Describeprocessofhowbillsbecomelawsandtheavergecitizenrsquos roleinthis process

Explainhowdifferent politicalpartiescanhavedifferentviewpointsonhowthegovernmentcanberunandhowthiscanleadtoconflict

Describehowthemediacaninfluencepeoplersquosviewsontopics

I Can Statements Icanidentifyanddescribethe threebranches ofourgovernmentandtheirroleinrunningour countryIcantellhowacitizen canparticipate ingovernmentbyvotingandrunning for office Icanidentifydifferent politicalpartiesand tellhowtheirdifferentviewpointscanleadtoconflict Icanexplainhowthemediacan influencea personrsquosviewonan issue

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceSecondStepProgramPBISTeamSASPortalFieldTrips

1 State Capitol 2 McCoyHouseCourtHouse

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Economics ~ Grade 4

StateStandard PACoreStandard 61 ScarcityandChoice

TaughtinUnit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlacechapters1 and9

ExplanationExampleofStandard 614AIdentifyscarcityofresourcesinalocalcommunity (Mifflin County) 614BRecognize the differencebetweenbasicneedsand wantsExplaintheroleofproducersinmakinggoodsandprovidingservices

614CIllustratewhat individualsororganizationsgiveup whenmakingachoice

CommonMisconceptions Resourcesareunlimited Resourcesandeconomicsarenrsquotconnected Notrade‐offforchoice

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Limitedresourcesand unlimited wantsrequirechoicesbyindividualsgroupsandnations

Howdoesscarcityaffecttheeconomicdecisionsofindividualsbusinessesandgovernments

Whyshouldanindividualbusiness orgovernmentidentifyandconsideropportunitycostwhen makingan economicdecision

Whatfactorscancausethescarcityofaparticulargoodorservicetochange

AssessmentsChapters1and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identify o Scarcity o Choice o Resources o Wantsneeds o Producerconsumer o Industries o Agriculture o Goodsservices

Predictthe impactofscarcityonprice Describewhatisgainedandwhat isgivenupwhenachoiceismade

Debatetheconsequencesofchoiceinusingourresources

Beabletoexplainthedifferencebetweenneeds and wants andtheproducersroleinprovidinggoodsandservices tomeet theseneeds and wants

ICanStatementsIcananalyzethescarcityoflocalresourcesIcandebatetheconsequencesof usingourresourcesIcanexplainthedifferencebetweenwantsandneedsIcanrecognize theproducerrsquosroleinproviding forourwants andneeds

ResourcesPATextbookinternetresourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Economics ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 62 MarketsandEconomicSystems

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin Time andPlacechapters19ExplanationExampleofStandard 624AExplainhowaproductmovesfromproductiontoconsumption 624BDeterminehowsellers competewithoneanother 624CDifferentiatebetweenmonetaryand non‐monetaryincentivesin advertising 624DExplainthe roleofbuyersandsellers indetermining pricesofproducts 624EExplainwhylocal(Pennsylvania)businessesopenandclose 624FDescribetheroleofa privateeconomicinstitution in the localcommunity 624GExplainthe threebasicquestionsalleconomicsystems mustanswer1 Whattoproduce2 How3 Forwhom

CommonMisconceptions Allproductsoriginate atthestore There isnrsquot competitionin economics Production andmanufacturingis notassociatedwithdemand

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Alleconomicsystems mustanswerwhatandhowgoodsserviceswillbeproducedandwillconsumethosegoods

Whatdistributionmethodsaremostusefulinsolvingthescarcityofgoodsandservices

Whydosocietiesusemoney Howdoweknowifaneconomyisgoingupordown

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand explainthefollowing terms

o Assemblyline o Consumer o Entrepreneur o Freeenterprisesystem o Investor o Profit o Servicehigh‐techfarmingtourismindustries

Nameseverallocalbusinessesservicesindustriesandmanufacturers

Nameseverallocalbusinesses and tellwhattheyproducehowtheyproduceitandforwhomtheyareproduced

Tellhowbusinessescompetewith oneanotherhowthisinfluencespricesandhowcompetitioncausessomebusinessestoclose

Describeprocessofhowanindustrytakesinresourcesandthenmanufactures afinalproduct

I Can Statements Icanexplainhowthefree enterprisesystem worksand applythese conceptsto ourlocalindustry

Resources

PATextBookInternetResourcesSASPortalMifflinCountyHistorybookJuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 63 FunctionsofGovernment

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters810ExplanationExample of Standard 634AExplainhowgovernmentrespondsto socialneedsbyprovidingpublicgoodsand services

634BDescribetheimpactofgovernment involvementin state andnationaleconomic activities

634CExplorewaysinwhichtaxrevenuesareusedinlocalcommunity

Common Misconceptions Publicgoodsandservicesprovidedbythegovernmenthavenocostto thecitizens Thegovernmentisdisconnectedfrombusiness andindustry Taxmoneys donotprovidegoods andservicesinourlocalcommunity

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Interaction ofbuyersandsellersdeterminespricesand quantitiesexchanged exceptwheninfluencedbygovernmental policies

Thelocation ofresourcestransportationcommunicationnetworksandtechnicalinnovation affectthe international economicpatternsandthedistributionofwealth

Whatdeterminesprice Whateffect doescompetitionbetween sellersandcompetition amongbuyershaveonprice

Whymusttheroleofgovernmentberestrictedinamarketeconomicsystem

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Whatfactorsdeterminethepatternoftradeamongglobalregions

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters 8 and 10 tests worksheetsandprojectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Taxes o TheGreatDepression o NewDealLittleNewDealWPACCC o GovernmentRegulations o Governmentservicesandprograms

Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandtellhowtaxesare usedtoprovidetheseservices

Tellhowthestateand federalgovernmentsusetaxesto provideprogramsandservices

Describehowgovernmentregulationshavepositive and negative effectsoncommunities

o Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandservices

I Can Statements Icanidentifygovernmentprograms tellhowtaxesareusedtoprovidetheseservicesIcantellhowgovernmentregulationshavepositive andnegative effectsoncommunities and businesses

andbusiness

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 64 64EconomicInterdependence

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters5and9ExplanationExample of Standard 644AListandexplainfactors thatpromote specializationanddivisionof labor 644BExplainwhynationstrade

Common Misconceptions Allproducts areproducedhere Workersin factoriesseeproductsthroughcompletion

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Economicdecisionmakingbyentitiesandindividuals impactotherslocallyregionallyandaround theworld

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters5and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identifythefollowing terms

o Assemblylines o Specialization o Divisionoflabors o Trade

Explainhowthemanufacturingofaproductisdivided intosteps andworkers specializeinonecomponentof theendproduct

Explainwhythetrade betweencountriesisimportant andhowgovernmentdecisionsimpactstrade

Identify any otherfactorsthatcan influencetrade with othercountries

I Can Statements Icanexplainthedivisionoflaborsinthemanufacturing ofa productIcantelltheimportanceoftrade betweennationsandexplain the factorsthat influencetrade

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 65 IncomeProfitandWealth

Taught in Unit(s) Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpopExplanationExampleofStandard 654BIdentifytherequirementsfordifferentcareersandoccupations 654GComparedifferent wayspeoplesave 654HExaminethebasicoperationofthebankingsystem

Common Misconceptions Educationisunrelated tocareeroccupationandincome Checksdebitcards and savingaccountsareunrelated There isanever ending supplyofmoneyin thebank

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Individualsandentitiesendeavortoobtaingoodsandservicesand accumulatewealth

Whatarethe basicdifferencesbetweenawageearnerandanentrepreneurinamarketeconomy

Whatcanawageearner(worker)dotoincreasehis incomeandaccumulatewealth

Howdoesanentrepreneurincreasethepossibility ofreward whiledecreasing theriskoftheventure

Whydointerestrates generallyincrease astheriskofaninvestmentrises

Inamarketeconomyhowdogovernmentpoliciesinregardtotaxeseducationtechnologicaldevelopmentandlaborrightsaffectthewageearner and the entrepreneur

AssessmentsProjectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Wageearner o Entrepreneur o Income o Saving o Banking o Interest o Debitcredit o Loan

Predictfutureearnings basedoncurrentplansforeducationtrainingand careeroptions

Identifyhow savingscheckingaccountsdebitcreditcardsincomeandspendinghabitscaninfluencestandardsofliving

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhoweducation trainingskillsandcareeroptionscan predict futureearningsIcantellhowstandard oflivingisinfluencedbyincomesavingandspendinghabits

Resources

Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpop

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 71 BasicGeographicLiteracy

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceppG3‐G13Chapters 12ExplanationExample of Standard 714ADescribehowcommongeographictools areusedtoorganize andinterpretinformation aboutpeopleplacesandenvironment

714BDescribeandlocateplaces andregions (PennsylvaniaandUnitedStates) asdefinedby physicalandhumanfeatures

Common Misconceptions Geographic toolsareonlyusedtofinddirections

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyisusedtoexplainthepastinterpretthepresentandplanfor thefuture

Geographic representationsare essentialtoexplain the spatialorganizationofpeopleplacesandenvironments

Whatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplaceWhydoescultureimpactplaceHowcangeographicinformationsystemsandothergeographictechnologiesimpactdevelopmentWhatmakesoneplacedifferent fromanother WhyarementalmapsusefulWhatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplace

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o MapskeylegendcompassrossscaleEquatorLatitudeLongitudePolesPrimeMeridian

o GlobeHemisphereaxisrotationrevolution

o TypesofmapsPoliticalphysicallandformtopographicalelevationhistoricalGIS

Identify thecriteriausedtodefinearegion Evaluatethe characteristicsofplacesand regionsfrom avarietyofpointsofview

Evaluatethe advantagesanddisadvantagesofusingmapsothergeographictoolsandsupportingtechnologiestoillustratedata

Drawonmentalmapstoanswergeographicquestions

Createageographic representation toanalyzespatialpatterns anddistributions

Analyzeandexplaindistributions ofpeopleplacesand environmentsusingphysicalandhumanobservablefacts

I Can StatementsIcanusegeographytoexplainpeopleresourcesand environment

ResourcesPA Text book

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarth andotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 72 PhysicalCharacteristicsofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters12ExplanationExample of Standard 724AIdentifythephysicalcharacteristicsofplacesand regions (Pennsylvania) 724BIdentifythebasicphysicalprocessesthataffectthe physicalcharacteristicsofplacesandregions

CommonMisconceptions TheEarthrsquos landforms havealwaysbeenthesameandareunchanging TheEarthrsquos surfacedoesnrsquothave aninfluenceonourdailylife

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Physicalprocessesshapepatterns oftheEarthrsquossurfaceincludingthecharacteristicsandspatial distributionofecosystems

Whyarethephysicalprocessesof theEarthcriticalto thestudyof physicalgeography

Whatarethe physicalcharacteristicsofplace

Whyareextremephysicaleventsa liabilityforsettlement

Howdoesgeographyimpactenvironmentalissues

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Landforms ofPennsylvania Physicalprocessesshapepatterns inthephysicalenvironment

Physicalprocessesinfluencetheformationanddistributionofresources

Physicalprocessesproducechangesinecosystems

Humanactivitiesinfluencechangesinecosystems

Explainhowphysicalprocessesaccountforpatternsin thephysicalenvironment

Describethe processesthatproducerenewable andnonrenewableresources

Illustratethe distributionofecosystemsfromlocaltoglobalscales

Analyzehowhumanprocessesmayimpactecosystems

I Can StatementsIcantellhowphysicalprocesses haveaffected thephysical characteristicsofplaces

Resources

PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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Page 4: MCSDSocial Studies CurriculumMap ~Civics and Government… Studies Curriculu… · 5.1.4C Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government ... MCSDSocial Studies

SecondStepProgramPBISTeamSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Civics and Government ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 53 How Government Works

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapter10

ExplanationExample of Standard Identify therolesofthethreebranchesofgovernment Describehowtheelectedrepresentativebodiesfunction inmakinglocalandstatelaws Identify theservicesperformed bylocalandstategovernments Identifypositionsofauthorityat thelocalstateand nationallevel Explainthe votingprocess Explainhowdifferentperspectivescanleadtoconflict Identify individualinterestsandexplainways toinfluenceothers

Common Misconceptions Citizenshavenovoice inlawmaking Governmentisoneoperatingbody Averagecitizensareexcludedfromrunning foroffice

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) AllCitizens areequalbefore thelaw Howdoesthelegalsystemprotectall

citizens Howcanacitizenshowpatriotism

Assessments Chaptertestsworksheetsandprojectrubric

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

o Studentswillbeabletodefinethefollowingterms Citizen Elect party Checksand balances Executive branch Legislative branch Judicialbranch Bill Law Veto County Mayor Managercouncil Countycommissioner Township Borough Schooldistrict

Describebranchesand levelsofgovernmentatthelocalstateand nationallevels

Explainhowacitizen canshowpatriotismbyvotingonrepresentativesand also runningforoffice

Describeprocessofhowbillsbecomelawsandtheavergecitizenrsquos roleinthis process

Explainhowdifferent politicalpartiescanhavedifferentviewpointsonhowthegovernmentcanberunandhowthiscanleadtoconflict

Describehowthemediacaninfluencepeoplersquosviewsontopics

I Can Statements Icanidentifyanddescribethe threebranches ofourgovernmentandtheirroleinrunningour countryIcantellhowacitizen canparticipate ingovernmentbyvotingandrunning for office Icanidentifydifferent politicalpartiesand tellhowtheirdifferentviewpointscanleadtoconflict Icanexplainhowthemediacan influencea personrsquosviewonan issue

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceSecondStepProgramPBISTeamSASPortalFieldTrips

1 State Capitol 2 McCoyHouseCourtHouse

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Economics ~ Grade 4

StateStandard PACoreStandard 61 ScarcityandChoice

TaughtinUnit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlacechapters1 and9

ExplanationExampleofStandard 614AIdentifyscarcityofresourcesinalocalcommunity (Mifflin County) 614BRecognize the differencebetweenbasicneedsand wantsExplaintheroleofproducersinmakinggoodsandprovidingservices

614CIllustratewhat individualsororganizationsgiveup whenmakingachoice

CommonMisconceptions Resourcesareunlimited Resourcesandeconomicsarenrsquotconnected Notrade‐offforchoice

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Limitedresourcesand unlimited wantsrequirechoicesbyindividualsgroupsandnations

Howdoesscarcityaffecttheeconomicdecisionsofindividualsbusinessesandgovernments

Whyshouldanindividualbusiness orgovernmentidentifyandconsideropportunitycostwhen makingan economicdecision

Whatfactorscancausethescarcityofaparticulargoodorservicetochange

AssessmentsChapters1and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identify o Scarcity o Choice o Resources o Wantsneeds o Producerconsumer o Industries o Agriculture o Goodsservices

Predictthe impactofscarcityonprice Describewhatisgainedandwhat isgivenupwhenachoiceismade

Debatetheconsequencesofchoiceinusingourresources

Beabletoexplainthedifferencebetweenneeds and wants andtheproducersroleinprovidinggoodsandservices tomeet theseneeds and wants

ICanStatementsIcananalyzethescarcityoflocalresourcesIcandebatetheconsequencesof usingourresourcesIcanexplainthedifferencebetweenwantsandneedsIcanrecognize theproducerrsquosroleinproviding forourwants andneeds

ResourcesPATextbookinternetresourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Economics ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 62 MarketsandEconomicSystems

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin Time andPlacechapters19ExplanationExampleofStandard 624AExplainhowaproductmovesfromproductiontoconsumption 624BDeterminehowsellers competewithoneanother 624CDifferentiatebetweenmonetaryand non‐monetaryincentivesin advertising 624DExplainthe roleofbuyersandsellers indetermining pricesofproducts 624EExplainwhylocal(Pennsylvania)businessesopenandclose 624FDescribetheroleofa privateeconomicinstitution in the localcommunity 624GExplainthe threebasicquestionsalleconomicsystems mustanswer1 Whattoproduce2 How3 Forwhom

CommonMisconceptions Allproductsoriginate atthestore There isnrsquot competitionin economics Production andmanufacturingis notassociatedwithdemand

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Alleconomicsystems mustanswerwhatandhowgoodsserviceswillbeproducedandwillconsumethosegoods

Whatdistributionmethodsaremostusefulinsolvingthescarcityofgoodsandservices

Whydosocietiesusemoney Howdoweknowifaneconomyisgoingupordown

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand explainthefollowing terms

o Assemblyline o Consumer o Entrepreneur o Freeenterprisesystem o Investor o Profit o Servicehigh‐techfarmingtourismindustries

Nameseverallocalbusinessesservicesindustriesandmanufacturers

Nameseverallocalbusinesses and tellwhattheyproducehowtheyproduceitandforwhomtheyareproduced

Tellhowbusinessescompetewith oneanotherhowthisinfluencespricesandhowcompetitioncausessomebusinessestoclose

Describeprocessofhowanindustrytakesinresourcesandthenmanufactures afinalproduct

I Can Statements Icanexplainhowthefree enterprisesystem worksand applythese conceptsto ourlocalindustry

Resources

PATextBookInternetResourcesSASPortalMifflinCountyHistorybookJuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 63 FunctionsofGovernment

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters810ExplanationExample of Standard 634AExplainhowgovernmentrespondsto socialneedsbyprovidingpublicgoodsand services

634BDescribetheimpactofgovernment involvementin state andnationaleconomic activities

634CExplorewaysinwhichtaxrevenuesareusedinlocalcommunity

Common Misconceptions Publicgoodsandservicesprovidedbythegovernmenthavenocostto thecitizens Thegovernmentisdisconnectedfrombusiness andindustry Taxmoneys donotprovidegoods andservicesinourlocalcommunity

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Interaction ofbuyersandsellersdeterminespricesand quantitiesexchanged exceptwheninfluencedbygovernmental policies

Thelocation ofresourcestransportationcommunicationnetworksandtechnicalinnovation affectthe international economicpatternsandthedistributionofwealth

Whatdeterminesprice Whateffect doescompetitionbetween sellersandcompetition amongbuyershaveonprice

Whymusttheroleofgovernmentberestrictedinamarketeconomicsystem

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Whatfactorsdeterminethepatternoftradeamongglobalregions

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters 8 and 10 tests worksheetsandprojectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Taxes o TheGreatDepression o NewDealLittleNewDealWPACCC o GovernmentRegulations o Governmentservicesandprograms

Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandtellhowtaxesare usedtoprovidetheseservices

Tellhowthestateand federalgovernmentsusetaxesto provideprogramsandservices

Describehowgovernmentregulationshavepositive and negative effectsoncommunities

o Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandservices

I Can Statements Icanidentifygovernmentprograms tellhowtaxesareusedtoprovidetheseservicesIcantellhowgovernmentregulationshavepositive andnegative effectsoncommunities and businesses

andbusiness

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 64 64EconomicInterdependence

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters5and9ExplanationExample of Standard 644AListandexplainfactors thatpromote specializationanddivisionof labor 644BExplainwhynationstrade

Common Misconceptions Allproducts areproducedhere Workersin factoriesseeproductsthroughcompletion

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Economicdecisionmakingbyentitiesandindividuals impactotherslocallyregionallyandaround theworld

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters5and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identifythefollowing terms

o Assemblylines o Specialization o Divisionoflabors o Trade

Explainhowthemanufacturingofaproductisdivided intosteps andworkers specializeinonecomponentof theendproduct

Explainwhythetrade betweencountriesisimportant andhowgovernmentdecisionsimpactstrade

Identify any otherfactorsthatcan influencetrade with othercountries

I Can Statements Icanexplainthedivisionoflaborsinthemanufacturing ofa productIcantelltheimportanceoftrade betweennationsandexplain the factorsthat influencetrade

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 65 IncomeProfitandWealth

Taught in Unit(s) Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpopExplanationExampleofStandard 654BIdentifytherequirementsfordifferentcareersandoccupations 654GComparedifferent wayspeoplesave 654HExaminethebasicoperationofthebankingsystem

Common Misconceptions Educationisunrelated tocareeroccupationandincome Checksdebitcards and savingaccountsareunrelated There isanever ending supplyofmoneyin thebank

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Individualsandentitiesendeavortoobtaingoodsandservicesand accumulatewealth

Whatarethe basicdifferencesbetweenawageearnerandanentrepreneurinamarketeconomy

Whatcanawageearner(worker)dotoincreasehis incomeandaccumulatewealth

Howdoesanentrepreneurincreasethepossibility ofreward whiledecreasing theriskoftheventure

Whydointerestrates generallyincrease astheriskofaninvestmentrises

Inamarketeconomyhowdogovernmentpoliciesinregardtotaxeseducationtechnologicaldevelopmentandlaborrightsaffectthewageearner and the entrepreneur

AssessmentsProjectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Wageearner o Entrepreneur o Income o Saving o Banking o Interest o Debitcredit o Loan

Predictfutureearnings basedoncurrentplansforeducationtrainingand careeroptions

Identifyhow savingscheckingaccountsdebitcreditcardsincomeandspendinghabitscaninfluencestandardsofliving

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhoweducation trainingskillsandcareeroptionscan predict futureearningsIcantellhowstandard oflivingisinfluencedbyincomesavingandspendinghabits

Resources

Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpop

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 71 BasicGeographicLiteracy

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceppG3‐G13Chapters 12ExplanationExample of Standard 714ADescribehowcommongeographictools areusedtoorganize andinterpretinformation aboutpeopleplacesandenvironment

714BDescribeandlocateplaces andregions (PennsylvaniaandUnitedStates) asdefinedby physicalandhumanfeatures

Common Misconceptions Geographic toolsareonlyusedtofinddirections

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyisusedtoexplainthepastinterpretthepresentandplanfor thefuture

Geographic representationsare essentialtoexplain the spatialorganizationofpeopleplacesandenvironments

Whatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplaceWhydoescultureimpactplaceHowcangeographicinformationsystemsandothergeographictechnologiesimpactdevelopmentWhatmakesoneplacedifferent fromanother WhyarementalmapsusefulWhatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplace

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o MapskeylegendcompassrossscaleEquatorLatitudeLongitudePolesPrimeMeridian

o GlobeHemisphereaxisrotationrevolution

o TypesofmapsPoliticalphysicallandformtopographicalelevationhistoricalGIS

Identify thecriteriausedtodefinearegion Evaluatethe characteristicsofplacesand regionsfrom avarietyofpointsofview

Evaluatethe advantagesanddisadvantagesofusingmapsothergeographictoolsandsupportingtechnologiestoillustratedata

Drawonmentalmapstoanswergeographicquestions

Createageographic representation toanalyzespatialpatterns anddistributions

Analyzeandexplaindistributions ofpeopleplacesand environmentsusingphysicalandhumanobservablefacts

I Can StatementsIcanusegeographytoexplainpeopleresourcesand environment

ResourcesPA Text book

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarth andotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 72 PhysicalCharacteristicsofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters12ExplanationExample of Standard 724AIdentifythephysicalcharacteristicsofplacesand regions (Pennsylvania) 724BIdentifythebasicphysicalprocessesthataffectthe physicalcharacteristicsofplacesandregions

CommonMisconceptions TheEarthrsquos landforms havealwaysbeenthesameandareunchanging TheEarthrsquos surfacedoesnrsquothave aninfluenceonourdailylife

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Physicalprocessesshapepatterns oftheEarthrsquossurfaceincludingthecharacteristicsandspatial distributionofecosystems

Whyarethephysicalprocessesof theEarthcriticalto thestudyof physicalgeography

Whatarethe physicalcharacteristicsofplace

Whyareextremephysicaleventsa liabilityforsettlement

Howdoesgeographyimpactenvironmentalissues

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Landforms ofPennsylvania Physicalprocessesshapepatterns inthephysicalenvironment

Physicalprocessesinfluencetheformationanddistributionofresources

Physicalprocessesproducechangesinecosystems

Humanactivitiesinfluencechangesinecosystems

Explainhowphysicalprocessesaccountforpatternsin thephysicalenvironment

Describethe processesthatproducerenewable andnonrenewableresources

Illustratethe distributionofecosystemsfromlocaltoglobalscales

Analyzehowhumanprocessesmayimpactecosystems

I Can StatementsIcantellhowphysicalprocesses haveaffected thephysical characteristicsofplaces

Resources

PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Civics and Government ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 53 How Government Works

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapter10

ExplanationExample of Standard Identify therolesofthethreebranchesofgovernment Describehowtheelectedrepresentativebodiesfunction inmakinglocalandstatelaws Identify theservicesperformed bylocalandstategovernments Identifypositionsofauthorityat thelocalstateand nationallevel Explainthe votingprocess Explainhowdifferentperspectivescanleadtoconflict Identify individualinterestsandexplainways toinfluenceothers

Common Misconceptions Citizenshavenovoice inlawmaking Governmentisoneoperatingbody Averagecitizensareexcludedfromrunning foroffice

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) AllCitizens areequalbefore thelaw Howdoesthelegalsystemprotectall

citizens Howcanacitizenshowpatriotism

Assessments Chaptertestsworksheetsandprojectrubric

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

o Studentswillbeabletodefinethefollowingterms Citizen Elect party Checksand balances Executive branch Legislative branch Judicialbranch Bill Law Veto County Mayor Managercouncil Countycommissioner Township Borough Schooldistrict

Describebranchesand levelsofgovernmentatthelocalstateand nationallevels

Explainhowacitizen canshowpatriotismbyvotingonrepresentativesand also runningforoffice

Describeprocessofhowbillsbecomelawsandtheavergecitizenrsquos roleinthis process

Explainhowdifferent politicalpartiescanhavedifferentviewpointsonhowthegovernmentcanberunandhowthiscanleadtoconflict

Describehowthemediacaninfluencepeoplersquosviewsontopics

I Can Statements Icanidentifyanddescribethe threebranches ofourgovernmentandtheirroleinrunningour countryIcantellhowacitizen canparticipate ingovernmentbyvotingandrunning for office Icanidentifydifferent politicalpartiesand tellhowtheirdifferentviewpointscanleadtoconflict Icanexplainhowthemediacan influencea personrsquosviewonan issue

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceSecondStepProgramPBISTeamSASPortalFieldTrips

1 State Capitol 2 McCoyHouseCourtHouse

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Economics ~ Grade 4

StateStandard PACoreStandard 61 ScarcityandChoice

TaughtinUnit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlacechapters1 and9

ExplanationExampleofStandard 614AIdentifyscarcityofresourcesinalocalcommunity (Mifflin County) 614BRecognize the differencebetweenbasicneedsand wantsExplaintheroleofproducersinmakinggoodsandprovidingservices

614CIllustratewhat individualsororganizationsgiveup whenmakingachoice

CommonMisconceptions Resourcesareunlimited Resourcesandeconomicsarenrsquotconnected Notrade‐offforchoice

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Limitedresourcesand unlimited wantsrequirechoicesbyindividualsgroupsandnations

Howdoesscarcityaffecttheeconomicdecisionsofindividualsbusinessesandgovernments

Whyshouldanindividualbusiness orgovernmentidentifyandconsideropportunitycostwhen makingan economicdecision

Whatfactorscancausethescarcityofaparticulargoodorservicetochange

AssessmentsChapters1and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identify o Scarcity o Choice o Resources o Wantsneeds o Producerconsumer o Industries o Agriculture o Goodsservices

Predictthe impactofscarcityonprice Describewhatisgainedandwhat isgivenupwhenachoiceismade

Debatetheconsequencesofchoiceinusingourresources

Beabletoexplainthedifferencebetweenneeds and wants andtheproducersroleinprovidinggoodsandservices tomeet theseneeds and wants

ICanStatementsIcananalyzethescarcityoflocalresourcesIcandebatetheconsequencesof usingourresourcesIcanexplainthedifferencebetweenwantsandneedsIcanrecognize theproducerrsquosroleinproviding forourwants andneeds

ResourcesPATextbookinternetresourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Economics ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 62 MarketsandEconomicSystems

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin Time andPlacechapters19ExplanationExampleofStandard 624AExplainhowaproductmovesfromproductiontoconsumption 624BDeterminehowsellers competewithoneanother 624CDifferentiatebetweenmonetaryand non‐monetaryincentivesin advertising 624DExplainthe roleofbuyersandsellers indetermining pricesofproducts 624EExplainwhylocal(Pennsylvania)businessesopenandclose 624FDescribetheroleofa privateeconomicinstitution in the localcommunity 624GExplainthe threebasicquestionsalleconomicsystems mustanswer1 Whattoproduce2 How3 Forwhom

CommonMisconceptions Allproductsoriginate atthestore There isnrsquot competitionin economics Production andmanufacturingis notassociatedwithdemand

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Alleconomicsystems mustanswerwhatandhowgoodsserviceswillbeproducedandwillconsumethosegoods

Whatdistributionmethodsaremostusefulinsolvingthescarcityofgoodsandservices

Whydosocietiesusemoney Howdoweknowifaneconomyisgoingupordown

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand explainthefollowing terms

o Assemblyline o Consumer o Entrepreneur o Freeenterprisesystem o Investor o Profit o Servicehigh‐techfarmingtourismindustries

Nameseverallocalbusinessesservicesindustriesandmanufacturers

Nameseverallocalbusinesses and tellwhattheyproducehowtheyproduceitandforwhomtheyareproduced

Tellhowbusinessescompetewith oneanotherhowthisinfluencespricesandhowcompetitioncausessomebusinessestoclose

Describeprocessofhowanindustrytakesinresourcesandthenmanufactures afinalproduct

I Can Statements Icanexplainhowthefree enterprisesystem worksand applythese conceptsto ourlocalindustry

Resources

PATextBookInternetResourcesSASPortalMifflinCountyHistorybookJuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 63 FunctionsofGovernment

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters810ExplanationExample of Standard 634AExplainhowgovernmentrespondsto socialneedsbyprovidingpublicgoodsand services

634BDescribetheimpactofgovernment involvementin state andnationaleconomic activities

634CExplorewaysinwhichtaxrevenuesareusedinlocalcommunity

Common Misconceptions Publicgoodsandservicesprovidedbythegovernmenthavenocostto thecitizens Thegovernmentisdisconnectedfrombusiness andindustry Taxmoneys donotprovidegoods andservicesinourlocalcommunity

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Interaction ofbuyersandsellersdeterminespricesand quantitiesexchanged exceptwheninfluencedbygovernmental policies

Thelocation ofresourcestransportationcommunicationnetworksandtechnicalinnovation affectthe international economicpatternsandthedistributionofwealth

Whatdeterminesprice Whateffect doescompetitionbetween sellersandcompetition amongbuyershaveonprice

Whymusttheroleofgovernmentberestrictedinamarketeconomicsystem

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Whatfactorsdeterminethepatternoftradeamongglobalregions

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters 8 and 10 tests worksheetsandprojectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Taxes o TheGreatDepression o NewDealLittleNewDealWPACCC o GovernmentRegulations o Governmentservicesandprograms

Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandtellhowtaxesare usedtoprovidetheseservices

Tellhowthestateand federalgovernmentsusetaxesto provideprogramsandservices

Describehowgovernmentregulationshavepositive and negative effectsoncommunities

o Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandservices

I Can Statements Icanidentifygovernmentprograms tellhowtaxesareusedtoprovidetheseservicesIcantellhowgovernmentregulationshavepositive andnegative effectsoncommunities and businesses

andbusiness

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 64 64EconomicInterdependence

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters5and9ExplanationExample of Standard 644AListandexplainfactors thatpromote specializationanddivisionof labor 644BExplainwhynationstrade

Common Misconceptions Allproducts areproducedhere Workersin factoriesseeproductsthroughcompletion

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Economicdecisionmakingbyentitiesandindividuals impactotherslocallyregionallyandaround theworld

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters5and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identifythefollowing terms

o Assemblylines o Specialization o Divisionoflabors o Trade

Explainhowthemanufacturingofaproductisdivided intosteps andworkers specializeinonecomponentof theendproduct

Explainwhythetrade betweencountriesisimportant andhowgovernmentdecisionsimpactstrade

Identify any otherfactorsthatcan influencetrade with othercountries

I Can Statements Icanexplainthedivisionoflaborsinthemanufacturing ofa productIcantelltheimportanceoftrade betweennationsandexplain the factorsthat influencetrade

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 65 IncomeProfitandWealth

Taught in Unit(s) Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpopExplanationExampleofStandard 654BIdentifytherequirementsfordifferentcareersandoccupations 654GComparedifferent wayspeoplesave 654HExaminethebasicoperationofthebankingsystem

Common Misconceptions Educationisunrelated tocareeroccupationandincome Checksdebitcards and savingaccountsareunrelated There isanever ending supplyofmoneyin thebank

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Individualsandentitiesendeavortoobtaingoodsandservicesand accumulatewealth

Whatarethe basicdifferencesbetweenawageearnerandanentrepreneurinamarketeconomy

Whatcanawageearner(worker)dotoincreasehis incomeandaccumulatewealth

Howdoesanentrepreneurincreasethepossibility ofreward whiledecreasing theriskoftheventure

Whydointerestrates generallyincrease astheriskofaninvestmentrises

Inamarketeconomyhowdogovernmentpoliciesinregardtotaxeseducationtechnologicaldevelopmentandlaborrightsaffectthewageearner and the entrepreneur

AssessmentsProjectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Wageearner o Entrepreneur o Income o Saving o Banking o Interest o Debitcredit o Loan

Predictfutureearnings basedoncurrentplansforeducationtrainingand careeroptions

Identifyhow savingscheckingaccountsdebitcreditcardsincomeandspendinghabitscaninfluencestandardsofliving

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhoweducation trainingskillsandcareeroptionscan predict futureearningsIcantellhowstandard oflivingisinfluencedbyincomesavingandspendinghabits

Resources

Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpop

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 71 BasicGeographicLiteracy

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceppG3‐G13Chapters 12ExplanationExample of Standard 714ADescribehowcommongeographictools areusedtoorganize andinterpretinformation aboutpeopleplacesandenvironment

714BDescribeandlocateplaces andregions (PennsylvaniaandUnitedStates) asdefinedby physicalandhumanfeatures

Common Misconceptions Geographic toolsareonlyusedtofinddirections

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyisusedtoexplainthepastinterpretthepresentandplanfor thefuture

Geographic representationsare essentialtoexplain the spatialorganizationofpeopleplacesandenvironments

Whatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplaceWhydoescultureimpactplaceHowcangeographicinformationsystemsandothergeographictechnologiesimpactdevelopmentWhatmakesoneplacedifferent fromanother WhyarementalmapsusefulWhatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplace

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o MapskeylegendcompassrossscaleEquatorLatitudeLongitudePolesPrimeMeridian

o GlobeHemisphereaxisrotationrevolution

o TypesofmapsPoliticalphysicallandformtopographicalelevationhistoricalGIS

Identify thecriteriausedtodefinearegion Evaluatethe characteristicsofplacesand regionsfrom avarietyofpointsofview

Evaluatethe advantagesanddisadvantagesofusingmapsothergeographictoolsandsupportingtechnologiestoillustratedata

Drawonmentalmapstoanswergeographicquestions

Createageographic representation toanalyzespatialpatterns anddistributions

Analyzeandexplaindistributions ofpeopleplacesand environmentsusingphysicalandhumanobservablefacts

I Can StatementsIcanusegeographytoexplainpeopleresourcesand environment

ResourcesPA Text book

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarth andotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 72 PhysicalCharacteristicsofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters12ExplanationExample of Standard 724AIdentifythephysicalcharacteristicsofplacesand regions (Pennsylvania) 724BIdentifythebasicphysicalprocessesthataffectthe physicalcharacteristicsofplacesandregions

CommonMisconceptions TheEarthrsquos landforms havealwaysbeenthesameandareunchanging TheEarthrsquos surfacedoesnrsquothave aninfluenceonourdailylife

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Physicalprocessesshapepatterns oftheEarthrsquossurfaceincludingthecharacteristicsandspatial distributionofecosystems

Whyarethephysicalprocessesof theEarthcriticalto thestudyof physicalgeography

Whatarethe physicalcharacteristicsofplace

Whyareextremephysicaleventsa liabilityforsettlement

Howdoesgeographyimpactenvironmentalissues

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Landforms ofPennsylvania Physicalprocessesshapepatterns inthephysicalenvironment

Physicalprocessesinfluencetheformationanddistributionofresources

Physicalprocessesproducechangesinecosystems

Humanactivitiesinfluencechangesinecosystems

Explainhowphysicalprocessesaccountforpatternsin thephysicalenvironment

Describethe processesthatproducerenewable andnonrenewableresources

Illustratethe distributionofecosystemsfromlocaltoglobalscales

Analyzehowhumanprocessesmayimpactecosystems

I Can StatementsIcantellhowphysicalprocesses haveaffected thephysical characteristicsofplaces

Resources

PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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Page 6: MCSDSocial Studies CurriculumMap ~Civics and Government… Studies Curriculu… · 5.1.4C Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government ... MCSDSocial Studies

I Can Statements Icanidentifyanddescribethe threebranches ofourgovernmentandtheirroleinrunningour countryIcantellhowacitizen canparticipate ingovernmentbyvotingandrunning for office Icanidentifydifferent politicalpartiesand tellhowtheirdifferentviewpointscanleadtoconflict Icanexplainhowthemediacan influencea personrsquosviewonan issue

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceSecondStepProgramPBISTeamSASPortalFieldTrips

1 State Capitol 2 McCoyHouseCourtHouse

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Economics ~ Grade 4

StateStandard PACoreStandard 61 ScarcityandChoice

TaughtinUnit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlacechapters1 and9

ExplanationExampleofStandard 614AIdentifyscarcityofresourcesinalocalcommunity (Mifflin County) 614BRecognize the differencebetweenbasicneedsand wantsExplaintheroleofproducersinmakinggoodsandprovidingservices

614CIllustratewhat individualsororganizationsgiveup whenmakingachoice

CommonMisconceptions Resourcesareunlimited Resourcesandeconomicsarenrsquotconnected Notrade‐offforchoice

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Limitedresourcesand unlimited wantsrequirechoicesbyindividualsgroupsandnations

Howdoesscarcityaffecttheeconomicdecisionsofindividualsbusinessesandgovernments

Whyshouldanindividualbusiness orgovernmentidentifyandconsideropportunitycostwhen makingan economicdecision

Whatfactorscancausethescarcityofaparticulargoodorservicetochange

AssessmentsChapters1and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identify o Scarcity o Choice o Resources o Wantsneeds o Producerconsumer o Industries o Agriculture o Goodsservices

Predictthe impactofscarcityonprice Describewhatisgainedandwhat isgivenupwhenachoiceismade

Debatetheconsequencesofchoiceinusingourresources

Beabletoexplainthedifferencebetweenneeds and wants andtheproducersroleinprovidinggoodsandservices tomeet theseneeds and wants

ICanStatementsIcananalyzethescarcityoflocalresourcesIcandebatetheconsequencesof usingourresourcesIcanexplainthedifferencebetweenwantsandneedsIcanrecognize theproducerrsquosroleinproviding forourwants andneeds

ResourcesPATextbookinternetresourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Economics ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 62 MarketsandEconomicSystems

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin Time andPlacechapters19ExplanationExampleofStandard 624AExplainhowaproductmovesfromproductiontoconsumption 624BDeterminehowsellers competewithoneanother 624CDifferentiatebetweenmonetaryand non‐monetaryincentivesin advertising 624DExplainthe roleofbuyersandsellers indetermining pricesofproducts 624EExplainwhylocal(Pennsylvania)businessesopenandclose 624FDescribetheroleofa privateeconomicinstitution in the localcommunity 624GExplainthe threebasicquestionsalleconomicsystems mustanswer1 Whattoproduce2 How3 Forwhom

CommonMisconceptions Allproductsoriginate atthestore There isnrsquot competitionin economics Production andmanufacturingis notassociatedwithdemand

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Alleconomicsystems mustanswerwhatandhowgoodsserviceswillbeproducedandwillconsumethosegoods

Whatdistributionmethodsaremostusefulinsolvingthescarcityofgoodsandservices

Whydosocietiesusemoney Howdoweknowifaneconomyisgoingupordown

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand explainthefollowing terms

o Assemblyline o Consumer o Entrepreneur o Freeenterprisesystem o Investor o Profit o Servicehigh‐techfarmingtourismindustries

Nameseverallocalbusinessesservicesindustriesandmanufacturers

Nameseverallocalbusinesses and tellwhattheyproducehowtheyproduceitandforwhomtheyareproduced

Tellhowbusinessescompetewith oneanotherhowthisinfluencespricesandhowcompetitioncausessomebusinessestoclose

Describeprocessofhowanindustrytakesinresourcesandthenmanufactures afinalproduct

I Can Statements Icanexplainhowthefree enterprisesystem worksand applythese conceptsto ourlocalindustry

Resources

PATextBookInternetResourcesSASPortalMifflinCountyHistorybookJuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 63 FunctionsofGovernment

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters810ExplanationExample of Standard 634AExplainhowgovernmentrespondsto socialneedsbyprovidingpublicgoodsand services

634BDescribetheimpactofgovernment involvementin state andnationaleconomic activities

634CExplorewaysinwhichtaxrevenuesareusedinlocalcommunity

Common Misconceptions Publicgoodsandservicesprovidedbythegovernmenthavenocostto thecitizens Thegovernmentisdisconnectedfrombusiness andindustry Taxmoneys donotprovidegoods andservicesinourlocalcommunity

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Interaction ofbuyersandsellersdeterminespricesand quantitiesexchanged exceptwheninfluencedbygovernmental policies

Thelocation ofresourcestransportationcommunicationnetworksandtechnicalinnovation affectthe international economicpatternsandthedistributionofwealth

Whatdeterminesprice Whateffect doescompetitionbetween sellersandcompetition amongbuyershaveonprice

Whymusttheroleofgovernmentberestrictedinamarketeconomicsystem

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Whatfactorsdeterminethepatternoftradeamongglobalregions

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters 8 and 10 tests worksheetsandprojectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Taxes o TheGreatDepression o NewDealLittleNewDealWPACCC o GovernmentRegulations o Governmentservicesandprograms

Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandtellhowtaxesare usedtoprovidetheseservices

Tellhowthestateand federalgovernmentsusetaxesto provideprogramsandservices

Describehowgovernmentregulationshavepositive and negative effectsoncommunities

o Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandservices

I Can Statements Icanidentifygovernmentprograms tellhowtaxesareusedtoprovidetheseservicesIcantellhowgovernmentregulationshavepositive andnegative effectsoncommunities and businesses

andbusiness

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 64 64EconomicInterdependence

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters5and9ExplanationExample of Standard 644AListandexplainfactors thatpromote specializationanddivisionof labor 644BExplainwhynationstrade

Common Misconceptions Allproducts areproducedhere Workersin factoriesseeproductsthroughcompletion

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Economicdecisionmakingbyentitiesandindividuals impactotherslocallyregionallyandaround theworld

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters5and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identifythefollowing terms

o Assemblylines o Specialization o Divisionoflabors o Trade

Explainhowthemanufacturingofaproductisdivided intosteps andworkers specializeinonecomponentof theendproduct

Explainwhythetrade betweencountriesisimportant andhowgovernmentdecisionsimpactstrade

Identify any otherfactorsthatcan influencetrade with othercountries

I Can Statements Icanexplainthedivisionoflaborsinthemanufacturing ofa productIcantelltheimportanceoftrade betweennationsandexplain the factorsthat influencetrade

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 65 IncomeProfitandWealth

Taught in Unit(s) Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpopExplanationExampleofStandard 654BIdentifytherequirementsfordifferentcareersandoccupations 654GComparedifferent wayspeoplesave 654HExaminethebasicoperationofthebankingsystem

Common Misconceptions Educationisunrelated tocareeroccupationandincome Checksdebitcards and savingaccountsareunrelated There isanever ending supplyofmoneyin thebank

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Individualsandentitiesendeavortoobtaingoodsandservicesand accumulatewealth

Whatarethe basicdifferencesbetweenawageearnerandanentrepreneurinamarketeconomy

Whatcanawageearner(worker)dotoincreasehis incomeandaccumulatewealth

Howdoesanentrepreneurincreasethepossibility ofreward whiledecreasing theriskoftheventure

Whydointerestrates generallyincrease astheriskofaninvestmentrises

Inamarketeconomyhowdogovernmentpoliciesinregardtotaxeseducationtechnologicaldevelopmentandlaborrightsaffectthewageearner and the entrepreneur

AssessmentsProjectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Wageearner o Entrepreneur o Income o Saving o Banking o Interest o Debitcredit o Loan

Predictfutureearnings basedoncurrentplansforeducationtrainingand careeroptions

Identifyhow savingscheckingaccountsdebitcreditcardsincomeandspendinghabitscaninfluencestandardsofliving

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhoweducation trainingskillsandcareeroptionscan predict futureearningsIcantellhowstandard oflivingisinfluencedbyincomesavingandspendinghabits

Resources

Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpop

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 71 BasicGeographicLiteracy

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceppG3‐G13Chapters 12ExplanationExample of Standard 714ADescribehowcommongeographictools areusedtoorganize andinterpretinformation aboutpeopleplacesandenvironment

714BDescribeandlocateplaces andregions (PennsylvaniaandUnitedStates) asdefinedby physicalandhumanfeatures

Common Misconceptions Geographic toolsareonlyusedtofinddirections

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyisusedtoexplainthepastinterpretthepresentandplanfor thefuture

Geographic representationsare essentialtoexplain the spatialorganizationofpeopleplacesandenvironments

Whatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplaceWhydoescultureimpactplaceHowcangeographicinformationsystemsandothergeographictechnologiesimpactdevelopmentWhatmakesoneplacedifferent fromanother WhyarementalmapsusefulWhatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplace

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o MapskeylegendcompassrossscaleEquatorLatitudeLongitudePolesPrimeMeridian

o GlobeHemisphereaxisrotationrevolution

o TypesofmapsPoliticalphysicallandformtopographicalelevationhistoricalGIS

Identify thecriteriausedtodefinearegion Evaluatethe characteristicsofplacesand regionsfrom avarietyofpointsofview

Evaluatethe advantagesanddisadvantagesofusingmapsothergeographictoolsandsupportingtechnologiestoillustratedata

Drawonmentalmapstoanswergeographicquestions

Createageographic representation toanalyzespatialpatterns anddistributions

Analyzeandexplaindistributions ofpeopleplacesand environmentsusingphysicalandhumanobservablefacts

I Can StatementsIcanusegeographytoexplainpeopleresourcesand environment

ResourcesPA Text book

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarth andotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 72 PhysicalCharacteristicsofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters12ExplanationExample of Standard 724AIdentifythephysicalcharacteristicsofplacesand regions (Pennsylvania) 724BIdentifythebasicphysicalprocessesthataffectthe physicalcharacteristicsofplacesandregions

CommonMisconceptions TheEarthrsquos landforms havealwaysbeenthesameandareunchanging TheEarthrsquos surfacedoesnrsquothave aninfluenceonourdailylife

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Physicalprocessesshapepatterns oftheEarthrsquossurfaceincludingthecharacteristicsandspatial distributionofecosystems

Whyarethephysicalprocessesof theEarthcriticalto thestudyof physicalgeography

Whatarethe physicalcharacteristicsofplace

Whyareextremephysicaleventsa liabilityforsettlement

Howdoesgeographyimpactenvironmentalissues

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Landforms ofPennsylvania Physicalprocessesshapepatterns inthephysicalenvironment

Physicalprocessesinfluencetheformationanddistributionofresources

Physicalprocessesproducechangesinecosystems

Humanactivitiesinfluencechangesinecosystems

Explainhowphysicalprocessesaccountforpatternsin thephysicalenvironment

Describethe processesthatproducerenewable andnonrenewableresources

Illustratethe distributionofecosystemsfromlocaltoglobalscales

Analyzehowhumanprocessesmayimpactecosystems

I Can StatementsIcantellhowphysicalprocesses haveaffected thephysical characteristicsofplaces

Resources

PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Economics ~ Grade 4

StateStandard PACoreStandard 61 ScarcityandChoice

TaughtinUnit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlacechapters1 and9

ExplanationExampleofStandard 614AIdentifyscarcityofresourcesinalocalcommunity (Mifflin County) 614BRecognize the differencebetweenbasicneedsand wantsExplaintheroleofproducersinmakinggoodsandprovidingservices

614CIllustratewhat individualsororganizationsgiveup whenmakingachoice

CommonMisconceptions Resourcesareunlimited Resourcesandeconomicsarenrsquotconnected Notrade‐offforchoice

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Limitedresourcesand unlimited wantsrequirechoicesbyindividualsgroupsandnations

Howdoesscarcityaffecttheeconomicdecisionsofindividualsbusinessesandgovernments

Whyshouldanindividualbusiness orgovernmentidentifyandconsideropportunitycostwhen makingan economicdecision

Whatfactorscancausethescarcityofaparticulargoodorservicetochange

AssessmentsChapters1and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identify o Scarcity o Choice o Resources o Wantsneeds o Producerconsumer o Industries o Agriculture o Goodsservices

Predictthe impactofscarcityonprice Describewhatisgainedandwhat isgivenupwhenachoiceismade

Debatetheconsequencesofchoiceinusingourresources

Beabletoexplainthedifferencebetweenneeds and wants andtheproducersroleinprovidinggoodsandservices tomeet theseneeds and wants

ICanStatementsIcananalyzethescarcityoflocalresourcesIcandebatetheconsequencesof usingourresourcesIcanexplainthedifferencebetweenwantsandneedsIcanrecognize theproducerrsquosroleinproviding forourwants andneeds

ResourcesPATextbookinternetresourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Economics ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 62 MarketsandEconomicSystems

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin Time andPlacechapters19ExplanationExampleofStandard 624AExplainhowaproductmovesfromproductiontoconsumption 624BDeterminehowsellers competewithoneanother 624CDifferentiatebetweenmonetaryand non‐monetaryincentivesin advertising 624DExplainthe roleofbuyersandsellers indetermining pricesofproducts 624EExplainwhylocal(Pennsylvania)businessesopenandclose 624FDescribetheroleofa privateeconomicinstitution in the localcommunity 624GExplainthe threebasicquestionsalleconomicsystems mustanswer1 Whattoproduce2 How3 Forwhom

CommonMisconceptions Allproductsoriginate atthestore There isnrsquot competitionin economics Production andmanufacturingis notassociatedwithdemand

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Alleconomicsystems mustanswerwhatandhowgoodsserviceswillbeproducedandwillconsumethosegoods

Whatdistributionmethodsaremostusefulinsolvingthescarcityofgoodsandservices

Whydosocietiesusemoney Howdoweknowifaneconomyisgoingupordown

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand explainthefollowing terms

o Assemblyline o Consumer o Entrepreneur o Freeenterprisesystem o Investor o Profit o Servicehigh‐techfarmingtourismindustries

Nameseverallocalbusinessesservicesindustriesandmanufacturers

Nameseverallocalbusinesses and tellwhattheyproducehowtheyproduceitandforwhomtheyareproduced

Tellhowbusinessescompetewith oneanotherhowthisinfluencespricesandhowcompetitioncausessomebusinessestoclose

Describeprocessofhowanindustrytakesinresourcesandthenmanufactures afinalproduct

I Can Statements Icanexplainhowthefree enterprisesystem worksand applythese conceptsto ourlocalindustry

Resources

PATextBookInternetResourcesSASPortalMifflinCountyHistorybookJuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 63 FunctionsofGovernment

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters810ExplanationExample of Standard 634AExplainhowgovernmentrespondsto socialneedsbyprovidingpublicgoodsand services

634BDescribetheimpactofgovernment involvementin state andnationaleconomic activities

634CExplorewaysinwhichtaxrevenuesareusedinlocalcommunity

Common Misconceptions Publicgoodsandservicesprovidedbythegovernmenthavenocostto thecitizens Thegovernmentisdisconnectedfrombusiness andindustry Taxmoneys donotprovidegoods andservicesinourlocalcommunity

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Interaction ofbuyersandsellersdeterminespricesand quantitiesexchanged exceptwheninfluencedbygovernmental policies

Thelocation ofresourcestransportationcommunicationnetworksandtechnicalinnovation affectthe international economicpatternsandthedistributionofwealth

Whatdeterminesprice Whateffect doescompetitionbetween sellersandcompetition amongbuyershaveonprice

Whymusttheroleofgovernmentberestrictedinamarketeconomicsystem

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Whatfactorsdeterminethepatternoftradeamongglobalregions

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters 8 and 10 tests worksheetsandprojectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Taxes o TheGreatDepression o NewDealLittleNewDealWPACCC o GovernmentRegulations o Governmentservicesandprograms

Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandtellhowtaxesare usedtoprovidetheseservices

Tellhowthestateand federalgovernmentsusetaxesto provideprogramsandservices

Describehowgovernmentregulationshavepositive and negative effectsoncommunities

o Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandservices

I Can Statements Icanidentifygovernmentprograms tellhowtaxesareusedtoprovidetheseservicesIcantellhowgovernmentregulationshavepositive andnegative effectsoncommunities and businesses

andbusiness

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 64 64EconomicInterdependence

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters5and9ExplanationExample of Standard 644AListandexplainfactors thatpromote specializationanddivisionof labor 644BExplainwhynationstrade

Common Misconceptions Allproducts areproducedhere Workersin factoriesseeproductsthroughcompletion

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Economicdecisionmakingbyentitiesandindividuals impactotherslocallyregionallyandaround theworld

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters5and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identifythefollowing terms

o Assemblylines o Specialization o Divisionoflabors o Trade

Explainhowthemanufacturingofaproductisdivided intosteps andworkers specializeinonecomponentof theendproduct

Explainwhythetrade betweencountriesisimportant andhowgovernmentdecisionsimpactstrade

Identify any otherfactorsthatcan influencetrade with othercountries

I Can Statements Icanexplainthedivisionoflaborsinthemanufacturing ofa productIcantelltheimportanceoftrade betweennationsandexplain the factorsthat influencetrade

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 65 IncomeProfitandWealth

Taught in Unit(s) Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpopExplanationExampleofStandard 654BIdentifytherequirementsfordifferentcareersandoccupations 654GComparedifferent wayspeoplesave 654HExaminethebasicoperationofthebankingsystem

Common Misconceptions Educationisunrelated tocareeroccupationandincome Checksdebitcards and savingaccountsareunrelated There isanever ending supplyofmoneyin thebank

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Individualsandentitiesendeavortoobtaingoodsandservicesand accumulatewealth

Whatarethe basicdifferencesbetweenawageearnerandanentrepreneurinamarketeconomy

Whatcanawageearner(worker)dotoincreasehis incomeandaccumulatewealth

Howdoesanentrepreneurincreasethepossibility ofreward whiledecreasing theriskoftheventure

Whydointerestrates generallyincrease astheriskofaninvestmentrises

Inamarketeconomyhowdogovernmentpoliciesinregardtotaxeseducationtechnologicaldevelopmentandlaborrightsaffectthewageearner and the entrepreneur

AssessmentsProjectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Wageearner o Entrepreneur o Income o Saving o Banking o Interest o Debitcredit o Loan

Predictfutureearnings basedoncurrentplansforeducationtrainingand careeroptions

Identifyhow savingscheckingaccountsdebitcreditcardsincomeandspendinghabitscaninfluencestandardsofliving

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhoweducation trainingskillsandcareeroptionscan predict futureearningsIcantellhowstandard oflivingisinfluencedbyincomesavingandspendinghabits

Resources

Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpop

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 71 BasicGeographicLiteracy

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceppG3‐G13Chapters 12ExplanationExample of Standard 714ADescribehowcommongeographictools areusedtoorganize andinterpretinformation aboutpeopleplacesandenvironment

714BDescribeandlocateplaces andregions (PennsylvaniaandUnitedStates) asdefinedby physicalandhumanfeatures

Common Misconceptions Geographic toolsareonlyusedtofinddirections

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyisusedtoexplainthepastinterpretthepresentandplanfor thefuture

Geographic representationsare essentialtoexplain the spatialorganizationofpeopleplacesandenvironments

Whatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplaceWhydoescultureimpactplaceHowcangeographicinformationsystemsandothergeographictechnologiesimpactdevelopmentWhatmakesoneplacedifferent fromanother WhyarementalmapsusefulWhatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplace

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o MapskeylegendcompassrossscaleEquatorLatitudeLongitudePolesPrimeMeridian

o GlobeHemisphereaxisrotationrevolution

o TypesofmapsPoliticalphysicallandformtopographicalelevationhistoricalGIS

Identify thecriteriausedtodefinearegion Evaluatethe characteristicsofplacesand regionsfrom avarietyofpointsofview

Evaluatethe advantagesanddisadvantagesofusingmapsothergeographictoolsandsupportingtechnologiestoillustratedata

Drawonmentalmapstoanswergeographicquestions

Createageographic representation toanalyzespatialpatterns anddistributions

Analyzeandexplaindistributions ofpeopleplacesand environmentsusingphysicalandhumanobservablefacts

I Can StatementsIcanusegeographytoexplainpeopleresourcesand environment

ResourcesPA Text book

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarth andotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 72 PhysicalCharacteristicsofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters12ExplanationExample of Standard 724AIdentifythephysicalcharacteristicsofplacesand regions (Pennsylvania) 724BIdentifythebasicphysicalprocessesthataffectthe physicalcharacteristicsofplacesandregions

CommonMisconceptions TheEarthrsquos landforms havealwaysbeenthesameandareunchanging TheEarthrsquos surfacedoesnrsquothave aninfluenceonourdailylife

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Physicalprocessesshapepatterns oftheEarthrsquossurfaceincludingthecharacteristicsandspatial distributionofecosystems

Whyarethephysicalprocessesof theEarthcriticalto thestudyof physicalgeography

Whatarethe physicalcharacteristicsofplace

Whyareextremephysicaleventsa liabilityforsettlement

Howdoesgeographyimpactenvironmentalissues

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Landforms ofPennsylvania Physicalprocessesshapepatterns inthephysicalenvironment

Physicalprocessesinfluencetheformationanddistributionofresources

Physicalprocessesproducechangesinecosystems

Humanactivitiesinfluencechangesinecosystems

Explainhowphysicalprocessesaccountforpatternsin thephysicalenvironment

Describethe processesthatproducerenewable andnonrenewableresources

Illustratethe distributionofecosystemsfromlocaltoglobalscales

Analyzehowhumanprocessesmayimpactecosystems

I Can StatementsIcantellhowphysicalprocesses haveaffected thephysical characteristicsofplaces

Resources

PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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Page 8: MCSDSocial Studies CurriculumMap ~Civics and Government… Studies Curriculu… · 5.1.4C Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government ... MCSDSocial Studies

ResourcesPATextbookinternetresourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Economics ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 62 MarketsandEconomicSystems

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin Time andPlacechapters19ExplanationExampleofStandard 624AExplainhowaproductmovesfromproductiontoconsumption 624BDeterminehowsellers competewithoneanother 624CDifferentiatebetweenmonetaryand non‐monetaryincentivesin advertising 624DExplainthe roleofbuyersandsellers indetermining pricesofproducts 624EExplainwhylocal(Pennsylvania)businessesopenandclose 624FDescribetheroleofa privateeconomicinstitution in the localcommunity 624GExplainthe threebasicquestionsalleconomicsystems mustanswer1 Whattoproduce2 How3 Forwhom

CommonMisconceptions Allproductsoriginate atthestore There isnrsquot competitionin economics Production andmanufacturingis notassociatedwithdemand

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Alleconomicsystems mustanswerwhatandhowgoodsserviceswillbeproducedandwillconsumethosegoods

Whatdistributionmethodsaremostusefulinsolvingthescarcityofgoodsandservices

Whydosocietiesusemoney Howdoweknowifaneconomyisgoingupordown

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand explainthefollowing terms

o Assemblyline o Consumer o Entrepreneur o Freeenterprisesystem o Investor o Profit o Servicehigh‐techfarmingtourismindustries

Nameseverallocalbusinessesservicesindustriesandmanufacturers

Nameseverallocalbusinesses and tellwhattheyproducehowtheyproduceitandforwhomtheyareproduced

Tellhowbusinessescompetewith oneanotherhowthisinfluencespricesandhowcompetitioncausessomebusinessestoclose

Describeprocessofhowanindustrytakesinresourcesandthenmanufactures afinalproduct

I Can Statements Icanexplainhowthefree enterprisesystem worksand applythese conceptsto ourlocalindustry

Resources

PATextBookInternetResourcesSASPortalMifflinCountyHistorybookJuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 63 FunctionsofGovernment

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters810ExplanationExample of Standard 634AExplainhowgovernmentrespondsto socialneedsbyprovidingpublicgoodsand services

634BDescribetheimpactofgovernment involvementin state andnationaleconomic activities

634CExplorewaysinwhichtaxrevenuesareusedinlocalcommunity

Common Misconceptions Publicgoodsandservicesprovidedbythegovernmenthavenocostto thecitizens Thegovernmentisdisconnectedfrombusiness andindustry Taxmoneys donotprovidegoods andservicesinourlocalcommunity

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Interaction ofbuyersandsellersdeterminespricesand quantitiesexchanged exceptwheninfluencedbygovernmental policies

Thelocation ofresourcestransportationcommunicationnetworksandtechnicalinnovation affectthe international economicpatternsandthedistributionofwealth

Whatdeterminesprice Whateffect doescompetitionbetween sellersandcompetition amongbuyershaveonprice

Whymusttheroleofgovernmentberestrictedinamarketeconomicsystem

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Whatfactorsdeterminethepatternoftradeamongglobalregions

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters 8 and 10 tests worksheetsandprojectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Taxes o TheGreatDepression o NewDealLittleNewDealWPACCC o GovernmentRegulations o Governmentservicesandprograms

Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandtellhowtaxesare usedtoprovidetheseservices

Tellhowthestateand federalgovernmentsusetaxesto provideprogramsandservices

Describehowgovernmentregulationshavepositive and negative effectsoncommunities

o Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandservices

I Can Statements Icanidentifygovernmentprograms tellhowtaxesareusedtoprovidetheseservicesIcantellhowgovernmentregulationshavepositive andnegative effectsoncommunities and businesses

andbusiness

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 64 64EconomicInterdependence

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters5and9ExplanationExample of Standard 644AListandexplainfactors thatpromote specializationanddivisionof labor 644BExplainwhynationstrade

Common Misconceptions Allproducts areproducedhere Workersin factoriesseeproductsthroughcompletion

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Economicdecisionmakingbyentitiesandindividuals impactotherslocallyregionallyandaround theworld

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters5and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identifythefollowing terms

o Assemblylines o Specialization o Divisionoflabors o Trade

Explainhowthemanufacturingofaproductisdivided intosteps andworkers specializeinonecomponentof theendproduct

Explainwhythetrade betweencountriesisimportant andhowgovernmentdecisionsimpactstrade

Identify any otherfactorsthatcan influencetrade with othercountries

I Can Statements Icanexplainthedivisionoflaborsinthemanufacturing ofa productIcantelltheimportanceoftrade betweennationsandexplain the factorsthat influencetrade

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 65 IncomeProfitandWealth

Taught in Unit(s) Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpopExplanationExampleofStandard 654BIdentifytherequirementsfordifferentcareersandoccupations 654GComparedifferent wayspeoplesave 654HExaminethebasicoperationofthebankingsystem

Common Misconceptions Educationisunrelated tocareeroccupationandincome Checksdebitcards and savingaccountsareunrelated There isanever ending supplyofmoneyin thebank

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Individualsandentitiesendeavortoobtaingoodsandservicesand accumulatewealth

Whatarethe basicdifferencesbetweenawageearnerandanentrepreneurinamarketeconomy

Whatcanawageearner(worker)dotoincreasehis incomeandaccumulatewealth

Howdoesanentrepreneurincreasethepossibility ofreward whiledecreasing theriskoftheventure

Whydointerestrates generallyincrease astheriskofaninvestmentrises

Inamarketeconomyhowdogovernmentpoliciesinregardtotaxeseducationtechnologicaldevelopmentandlaborrightsaffectthewageearner and the entrepreneur

AssessmentsProjectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Wageearner o Entrepreneur o Income o Saving o Banking o Interest o Debitcredit o Loan

Predictfutureearnings basedoncurrentplansforeducationtrainingand careeroptions

Identifyhow savingscheckingaccountsdebitcreditcardsincomeandspendinghabitscaninfluencestandardsofliving

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhoweducation trainingskillsandcareeroptionscan predict futureearningsIcantellhowstandard oflivingisinfluencedbyincomesavingandspendinghabits

Resources

Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpop

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 71 BasicGeographicLiteracy

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceppG3‐G13Chapters 12ExplanationExample of Standard 714ADescribehowcommongeographictools areusedtoorganize andinterpretinformation aboutpeopleplacesandenvironment

714BDescribeandlocateplaces andregions (PennsylvaniaandUnitedStates) asdefinedby physicalandhumanfeatures

Common Misconceptions Geographic toolsareonlyusedtofinddirections

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyisusedtoexplainthepastinterpretthepresentandplanfor thefuture

Geographic representationsare essentialtoexplain the spatialorganizationofpeopleplacesandenvironments

Whatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplaceWhydoescultureimpactplaceHowcangeographicinformationsystemsandothergeographictechnologiesimpactdevelopmentWhatmakesoneplacedifferent fromanother WhyarementalmapsusefulWhatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplace

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o MapskeylegendcompassrossscaleEquatorLatitudeLongitudePolesPrimeMeridian

o GlobeHemisphereaxisrotationrevolution

o TypesofmapsPoliticalphysicallandformtopographicalelevationhistoricalGIS

Identify thecriteriausedtodefinearegion Evaluatethe characteristicsofplacesand regionsfrom avarietyofpointsofview

Evaluatethe advantagesanddisadvantagesofusingmapsothergeographictoolsandsupportingtechnologiestoillustratedata

Drawonmentalmapstoanswergeographicquestions

Createageographic representation toanalyzespatialpatterns anddistributions

Analyzeandexplaindistributions ofpeopleplacesand environmentsusingphysicalandhumanobservablefacts

I Can StatementsIcanusegeographytoexplainpeopleresourcesand environment

ResourcesPA Text book

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarth andotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 72 PhysicalCharacteristicsofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters12ExplanationExample of Standard 724AIdentifythephysicalcharacteristicsofplacesand regions (Pennsylvania) 724BIdentifythebasicphysicalprocessesthataffectthe physicalcharacteristicsofplacesandregions

CommonMisconceptions TheEarthrsquos landforms havealwaysbeenthesameandareunchanging TheEarthrsquos surfacedoesnrsquothave aninfluenceonourdailylife

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Physicalprocessesshapepatterns oftheEarthrsquossurfaceincludingthecharacteristicsandspatial distributionofecosystems

Whyarethephysicalprocessesof theEarthcriticalto thestudyof physicalgeography

Whatarethe physicalcharacteristicsofplace

Whyareextremephysicaleventsa liabilityforsettlement

Howdoesgeographyimpactenvironmentalissues

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Landforms ofPennsylvania Physicalprocessesshapepatterns inthephysicalenvironment

Physicalprocessesinfluencetheformationanddistributionofresources

Physicalprocessesproducechangesinecosystems

Humanactivitiesinfluencechangesinecosystems

Explainhowphysicalprocessesaccountforpatternsin thephysicalenvironment

Describethe processesthatproducerenewable andnonrenewableresources

Illustratethe distributionofecosystemsfromlocaltoglobalscales

Analyzehowhumanprocessesmayimpactecosystems

I Can StatementsIcantellhowphysicalprocesses haveaffected thephysical characteristicsofplaces

Resources

PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Economics ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 62 MarketsandEconomicSystems

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin Time andPlacechapters19ExplanationExampleofStandard 624AExplainhowaproductmovesfromproductiontoconsumption 624BDeterminehowsellers competewithoneanother 624CDifferentiatebetweenmonetaryand non‐monetaryincentivesin advertising 624DExplainthe roleofbuyersandsellers indetermining pricesofproducts 624EExplainwhylocal(Pennsylvania)businessesopenandclose 624FDescribetheroleofa privateeconomicinstitution in the localcommunity 624GExplainthe threebasicquestionsalleconomicsystems mustanswer1 Whattoproduce2 How3 Forwhom

CommonMisconceptions Allproductsoriginate atthestore There isnrsquot competitionin economics Production andmanufacturingis notassociatedwithdemand

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Alleconomicsystems mustanswerwhatandhowgoodsserviceswillbeproducedandwillconsumethosegoods

Whatdistributionmethodsaremostusefulinsolvingthescarcityofgoodsandservices

Whydosocietiesusemoney Howdoweknowifaneconomyisgoingupordown

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeabletodo)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand explainthefollowing terms

o Assemblyline o Consumer o Entrepreneur o Freeenterprisesystem o Investor o Profit o Servicehigh‐techfarmingtourismindustries

Nameseverallocalbusinessesservicesindustriesandmanufacturers

Nameseverallocalbusinesses and tellwhattheyproducehowtheyproduceitandforwhomtheyareproduced

Tellhowbusinessescompetewith oneanotherhowthisinfluencespricesandhowcompetitioncausessomebusinessestoclose

Describeprocessofhowanindustrytakesinresourcesandthenmanufactures afinalproduct

I Can Statements Icanexplainhowthefree enterprisesystem worksand applythese conceptsto ourlocalindustry

Resources

PATextBookInternetResourcesSASPortalMifflinCountyHistorybookJuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 63 FunctionsofGovernment

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters810ExplanationExample of Standard 634AExplainhowgovernmentrespondsto socialneedsbyprovidingpublicgoodsand services

634BDescribetheimpactofgovernment involvementin state andnationaleconomic activities

634CExplorewaysinwhichtaxrevenuesareusedinlocalcommunity

Common Misconceptions Publicgoodsandservicesprovidedbythegovernmenthavenocostto thecitizens Thegovernmentisdisconnectedfrombusiness andindustry Taxmoneys donotprovidegoods andservicesinourlocalcommunity

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Interaction ofbuyersandsellersdeterminespricesand quantitiesexchanged exceptwheninfluencedbygovernmental policies

Thelocation ofresourcestransportationcommunicationnetworksandtechnicalinnovation affectthe international economicpatternsandthedistributionofwealth

Whatdeterminesprice Whateffect doescompetitionbetween sellersandcompetition amongbuyershaveonprice

Whymusttheroleofgovernmentberestrictedinamarketeconomicsystem

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Whatfactorsdeterminethepatternoftradeamongglobalregions

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters 8 and 10 tests worksheetsandprojectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Taxes o TheGreatDepression o NewDealLittleNewDealWPACCC o GovernmentRegulations o Governmentservicesandprograms

Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandtellhowtaxesare usedtoprovidetheseservices

Tellhowthestateand federalgovernmentsusetaxesto provideprogramsandservices

Describehowgovernmentregulationshavepositive and negative effectsoncommunities

o Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandservices

I Can Statements Icanidentifygovernmentprograms tellhowtaxesareusedtoprovidetheseservicesIcantellhowgovernmentregulationshavepositive andnegative effectsoncommunities and businesses

andbusiness

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 64 64EconomicInterdependence

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters5and9ExplanationExample of Standard 644AListandexplainfactors thatpromote specializationanddivisionof labor 644BExplainwhynationstrade

Common Misconceptions Allproducts areproducedhere Workersin factoriesseeproductsthroughcompletion

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Economicdecisionmakingbyentitiesandindividuals impactotherslocallyregionallyandaround theworld

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters5and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identifythefollowing terms

o Assemblylines o Specialization o Divisionoflabors o Trade

Explainhowthemanufacturingofaproductisdivided intosteps andworkers specializeinonecomponentof theendproduct

Explainwhythetrade betweencountriesisimportant andhowgovernmentdecisionsimpactstrade

Identify any otherfactorsthatcan influencetrade with othercountries

I Can Statements Icanexplainthedivisionoflaborsinthemanufacturing ofa productIcantelltheimportanceoftrade betweennationsandexplain the factorsthat influencetrade

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 65 IncomeProfitandWealth

Taught in Unit(s) Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpopExplanationExampleofStandard 654BIdentifytherequirementsfordifferentcareersandoccupations 654GComparedifferent wayspeoplesave 654HExaminethebasicoperationofthebankingsystem

Common Misconceptions Educationisunrelated tocareeroccupationandincome Checksdebitcards and savingaccountsareunrelated There isanever ending supplyofmoneyin thebank

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Individualsandentitiesendeavortoobtaingoodsandservicesand accumulatewealth

Whatarethe basicdifferencesbetweenawageearnerandanentrepreneurinamarketeconomy

Whatcanawageearner(worker)dotoincreasehis incomeandaccumulatewealth

Howdoesanentrepreneurincreasethepossibility ofreward whiledecreasing theriskoftheventure

Whydointerestrates generallyincrease astheriskofaninvestmentrises

Inamarketeconomyhowdogovernmentpoliciesinregardtotaxeseducationtechnologicaldevelopmentandlaborrightsaffectthewageearner and the entrepreneur

AssessmentsProjectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Wageearner o Entrepreneur o Income o Saving o Banking o Interest o Debitcredit o Loan

Predictfutureearnings basedoncurrentplansforeducationtrainingand careeroptions

Identifyhow savingscheckingaccountsdebitcreditcardsincomeandspendinghabitscaninfluencestandardsofliving

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhoweducation trainingskillsandcareeroptionscan predict futureearningsIcantellhowstandard oflivingisinfluencedbyincomesavingandspendinghabits

Resources

Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpop

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 71 BasicGeographicLiteracy

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceppG3‐G13Chapters 12ExplanationExample of Standard 714ADescribehowcommongeographictools areusedtoorganize andinterpretinformation aboutpeopleplacesandenvironment

714BDescribeandlocateplaces andregions (PennsylvaniaandUnitedStates) asdefinedby physicalandhumanfeatures

Common Misconceptions Geographic toolsareonlyusedtofinddirections

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyisusedtoexplainthepastinterpretthepresentandplanfor thefuture

Geographic representationsare essentialtoexplain the spatialorganizationofpeopleplacesandenvironments

Whatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplaceWhydoescultureimpactplaceHowcangeographicinformationsystemsandothergeographictechnologiesimpactdevelopmentWhatmakesoneplacedifferent fromanother WhyarementalmapsusefulWhatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplace

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o MapskeylegendcompassrossscaleEquatorLatitudeLongitudePolesPrimeMeridian

o GlobeHemisphereaxisrotationrevolution

o TypesofmapsPoliticalphysicallandformtopographicalelevationhistoricalGIS

Identify thecriteriausedtodefinearegion Evaluatethe characteristicsofplacesand regionsfrom avarietyofpointsofview

Evaluatethe advantagesanddisadvantagesofusingmapsothergeographictoolsandsupportingtechnologiestoillustratedata

Drawonmentalmapstoanswergeographicquestions

Createageographic representation toanalyzespatialpatterns anddistributions

Analyzeandexplaindistributions ofpeopleplacesand environmentsusingphysicalandhumanobservablefacts

I Can StatementsIcanusegeographytoexplainpeopleresourcesand environment

ResourcesPA Text book

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarth andotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 72 PhysicalCharacteristicsofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters12ExplanationExample of Standard 724AIdentifythephysicalcharacteristicsofplacesand regions (Pennsylvania) 724BIdentifythebasicphysicalprocessesthataffectthe physicalcharacteristicsofplacesandregions

CommonMisconceptions TheEarthrsquos landforms havealwaysbeenthesameandareunchanging TheEarthrsquos surfacedoesnrsquothave aninfluenceonourdailylife

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Physicalprocessesshapepatterns oftheEarthrsquossurfaceincludingthecharacteristicsandspatial distributionofecosystems

Whyarethephysicalprocessesof theEarthcriticalto thestudyof physicalgeography

Whatarethe physicalcharacteristicsofplace

Whyareextremephysicaleventsa liabilityforsettlement

Howdoesgeographyimpactenvironmentalissues

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Landforms ofPennsylvania Physicalprocessesshapepatterns inthephysicalenvironment

Physicalprocessesinfluencetheformationanddistributionofresources

Physicalprocessesproducechangesinecosystems

Humanactivitiesinfluencechangesinecosystems

Explainhowphysicalprocessesaccountforpatternsin thephysicalenvironment

Describethe processesthatproducerenewable andnonrenewableresources

Illustratethe distributionofecosystemsfromlocaltoglobalscales

Analyzehowhumanprocessesmayimpactecosystems

I Can StatementsIcantellhowphysicalprocesses haveaffected thephysical characteristicsofplaces

Resources

PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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Resources

PATextBookInternetResourcesSASPortalMifflinCountyHistorybookJuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 63 FunctionsofGovernment

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters810ExplanationExample of Standard 634AExplainhowgovernmentrespondsto socialneedsbyprovidingpublicgoodsand services

634BDescribetheimpactofgovernment involvementin state andnationaleconomic activities

634CExplorewaysinwhichtaxrevenuesareusedinlocalcommunity

Common Misconceptions Publicgoodsandservicesprovidedbythegovernmenthavenocostto thecitizens Thegovernmentisdisconnectedfrombusiness andindustry Taxmoneys donotprovidegoods andservicesinourlocalcommunity

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Interaction ofbuyersandsellersdeterminespricesand quantitiesexchanged exceptwheninfluencedbygovernmental policies

Thelocation ofresourcestransportationcommunicationnetworksandtechnicalinnovation affectthe international economicpatternsandthedistributionofwealth

Whatdeterminesprice Whateffect doescompetitionbetween sellersandcompetition amongbuyershaveonprice

Whymusttheroleofgovernmentberestrictedinamarketeconomicsystem

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Whatfactorsdeterminethepatternoftradeamongglobalregions

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters 8 and 10 tests worksheetsandprojectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Taxes o TheGreatDepression o NewDealLittleNewDealWPACCC o GovernmentRegulations o Governmentservicesandprograms

Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandtellhowtaxesare usedtoprovidetheseservices

Tellhowthestateand federalgovernmentsusetaxesto provideprogramsandservices

Describehowgovernmentregulationshavepositive and negative effectsoncommunities

o Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandservices

I Can Statements Icanidentifygovernmentprograms tellhowtaxesareusedtoprovidetheseservicesIcantellhowgovernmentregulationshavepositive andnegative effectsoncommunities and businesses

andbusiness

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 64 64EconomicInterdependence

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters5and9ExplanationExample of Standard 644AListandexplainfactors thatpromote specializationanddivisionof labor 644BExplainwhynationstrade

Common Misconceptions Allproducts areproducedhere Workersin factoriesseeproductsthroughcompletion

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Economicdecisionmakingbyentitiesandindividuals impactotherslocallyregionallyandaround theworld

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters5and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identifythefollowing terms

o Assemblylines o Specialization o Divisionoflabors o Trade

Explainhowthemanufacturingofaproductisdivided intosteps andworkers specializeinonecomponentof theendproduct

Explainwhythetrade betweencountriesisimportant andhowgovernmentdecisionsimpactstrade

Identify any otherfactorsthatcan influencetrade with othercountries

I Can Statements Icanexplainthedivisionoflaborsinthemanufacturing ofa productIcantelltheimportanceoftrade betweennationsandexplain the factorsthat influencetrade

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 65 IncomeProfitandWealth

Taught in Unit(s) Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpopExplanationExampleofStandard 654BIdentifytherequirementsfordifferentcareersandoccupations 654GComparedifferent wayspeoplesave 654HExaminethebasicoperationofthebankingsystem

Common Misconceptions Educationisunrelated tocareeroccupationandincome Checksdebitcards and savingaccountsareunrelated There isanever ending supplyofmoneyin thebank

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Individualsandentitiesendeavortoobtaingoodsandservicesand accumulatewealth

Whatarethe basicdifferencesbetweenawageearnerandanentrepreneurinamarketeconomy

Whatcanawageearner(worker)dotoincreasehis incomeandaccumulatewealth

Howdoesanentrepreneurincreasethepossibility ofreward whiledecreasing theriskoftheventure

Whydointerestrates generallyincrease astheriskofaninvestmentrises

Inamarketeconomyhowdogovernmentpoliciesinregardtotaxeseducationtechnologicaldevelopmentandlaborrightsaffectthewageearner and the entrepreneur

AssessmentsProjectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Wageearner o Entrepreneur o Income o Saving o Banking o Interest o Debitcredit o Loan

Predictfutureearnings basedoncurrentplansforeducationtrainingand careeroptions

Identifyhow savingscheckingaccountsdebitcreditcardsincomeandspendinghabitscaninfluencestandardsofliving

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhoweducation trainingskillsandcareeroptionscan predict futureearningsIcantellhowstandard oflivingisinfluencedbyincomesavingandspendinghabits

Resources

Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpop

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 71 BasicGeographicLiteracy

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceppG3‐G13Chapters 12ExplanationExample of Standard 714ADescribehowcommongeographictools areusedtoorganize andinterpretinformation aboutpeopleplacesandenvironment

714BDescribeandlocateplaces andregions (PennsylvaniaandUnitedStates) asdefinedby physicalandhumanfeatures

Common Misconceptions Geographic toolsareonlyusedtofinddirections

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyisusedtoexplainthepastinterpretthepresentandplanfor thefuture

Geographic representationsare essentialtoexplain the spatialorganizationofpeopleplacesandenvironments

Whatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplaceWhydoescultureimpactplaceHowcangeographicinformationsystemsandothergeographictechnologiesimpactdevelopmentWhatmakesoneplacedifferent fromanother WhyarementalmapsusefulWhatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplace

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o MapskeylegendcompassrossscaleEquatorLatitudeLongitudePolesPrimeMeridian

o GlobeHemisphereaxisrotationrevolution

o TypesofmapsPoliticalphysicallandformtopographicalelevationhistoricalGIS

Identify thecriteriausedtodefinearegion Evaluatethe characteristicsofplacesand regionsfrom avarietyofpointsofview

Evaluatethe advantagesanddisadvantagesofusingmapsothergeographictoolsandsupportingtechnologiestoillustratedata

Drawonmentalmapstoanswergeographicquestions

Createageographic representation toanalyzespatialpatterns anddistributions

Analyzeandexplaindistributions ofpeopleplacesand environmentsusingphysicalandhumanobservablefacts

I Can StatementsIcanusegeographytoexplainpeopleresourcesand environment

ResourcesPA Text book

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarth andotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 72 PhysicalCharacteristicsofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters12ExplanationExample of Standard 724AIdentifythephysicalcharacteristicsofplacesand regions (Pennsylvania) 724BIdentifythebasicphysicalprocessesthataffectthe physicalcharacteristicsofplacesandregions

CommonMisconceptions TheEarthrsquos landforms havealwaysbeenthesameandareunchanging TheEarthrsquos surfacedoesnrsquothave aninfluenceonourdailylife

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Physicalprocessesshapepatterns oftheEarthrsquossurfaceincludingthecharacteristicsandspatial distributionofecosystems

Whyarethephysicalprocessesof theEarthcriticalto thestudyof physicalgeography

Whatarethe physicalcharacteristicsofplace

Whyareextremephysicaleventsa liabilityforsettlement

Howdoesgeographyimpactenvironmentalissues

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Landforms ofPennsylvania Physicalprocessesshapepatterns inthephysicalenvironment

Physicalprocessesinfluencetheformationanddistributionofresources

Physicalprocessesproducechangesinecosystems

Humanactivitiesinfluencechangesinecosystems

Explainhowphysicalprocessesaccountforpatternsin thephysicalenvironment

Describethe processesthatproducerenewable andnonrenewableresources

Illustratethe distributionofecosystemsfromlocaltoglobalscales

Analyzehowhumanprocessesmayimpactecosystems

I Can StatementsIcantellhowphysicalprocesses haveaffected thephysical characteristicsofplaces

Resources

PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 63 FunctionsofGovernment

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters810ExplanationExample of Standard 634AExplainhowgovernmentrespondsto socialneedsbyprovidingpublicgoodsand services

634BDescribetheimpactofgovernment involvementin state andnationaleconomic activities

634CExplorewaysinwhichtaxrevenuesareusedinlocalcommunity

Common Misconceptions Publicgoodsandservicesprovidedbythegovernmenthavenocostto thecitizens Thegovernmentisdisconnectedfrombusiness andindustry Taxmoneys donotprovidegoods andservicesinourlocalcommunity

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Interaction ofbuyersandsellersdeterminespricesand quantitiesexchanged exceptwheninfluencedbygovernmental policies

Thelocation ofresourcestransportationcommunicationnetworksandtechnicalinnovation affectthe international economicpatternsandthedistributionofwealth

Whatdeterminesprice Whateffect doescompetitionbetween sellersandcompetition amongbuyershaveonprice

Whymusttheroleofgovernmentberestrictedinamarketeconomicsystem

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Whatfactorsdeterminethepatternoftradeamongglobalregions

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters 8 and 10 tests worksheetsandprojectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Taxes o TheGreatDepression o NewDealLittleNewDealWPACCC o GovernmentRegulations o Governmentservicesandprograms

Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandtellhowtaxesare usedtoprovidetheseservices

Tellhowthestateand federalgovernmentsusetaxesto provideprogramsandservices

Describehowgovernmentregulationshavepositive and negative effectsoncommunities

o Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandservices

I Can Statements Icanidentifygovernmentprograms tellhowtaxesareusedtoprovidetheseservicesIcantellhowgovernmentregulationshavepositive andnegative effectsoncommunities and businesses

andbusiness

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 64 64EconomicInterdependence

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters5and9ExplanationExample of Standard 644AListandexplainfactors thatpromote specializationanddivisionof labor 644BExplainwhynationstrade

Common Misconceptions Allproducts areproducedhere Workersin factoriesseeproductsthroughcompletion

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Economicdecisionmakingbyentitiesandindividuals impactotherslocallyregionallyandaround theworld

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters5and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identifythefollowing terms

o Assemblylines o Specialization o Divisionoflabors o Trade

Explainhowthemanufacturingofaproductisdivided intosteps andworkers specializeinonecomponentof theendproduct

Explainwhythetrade betweencountriesisimportant andhowgovernmentdecisionsimpactstrade

Identify any otherfactorsthatcan influencetrade with othercountries

I Can Statements Icanexplainthedivisionoflaborsinthemanufacturing ofa productIcantelltheimportanceoftrade betweennationsandexplain the factorsthat influencetrade

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 65 IncomeProfitandWealth

Taught in Unit(s) Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpopExplanationExampleofStandard 654BIdentifytherequirementsfordifferentcareersandoccupations 654GComparedifferent wayspeoplesave 654HExaminethebasicoperationofthebankingsystem

Common Misconceptions Educationisunrelated tocareeroccupationandincome Checksdebitcards and savingaccountsareunrelated There isanever ending supplyofmoneyin thebank

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Individualsandentitiesendeavortoobtaingoodsandservicesand accumulatewealth

Whatarethe basicdifferencesbetweenawageearnerandanentrepreneurinamarketeconomy

Whatcanawageearner(worker)dotoincreasehis incomeandaccumulatewealth

Howdoesanentrepreneurincreasethepossibility ofreward whiledecreasing theriskoftheventure

Whydointerestrates generallyincrease astheriskofaninvestmentrises

Inamarketeconomyhowdogovernmentpoliciesinregardtotaxeseducationtechnologicaldevelopmentandlaborrightsaffectthewageearner and the entrepreneur

AssessmentsProjectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Wageearner o Entrepreneur o Income o Saving o Banking o Interest o Debitcredit o Loan

Predictfutureearnings basedoncurrentplansforeducationtrainingand careeroptions

Identifyhow savingscheckingaccountsdebitcreditcardsincomeandspendinghabitscaninfluencestandardsofliving

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhoweducation trainingskillsandcareeroptionscan predict futureearningsIcantellhowstandard oflivingisinfluencedbyincomesavingandspendinghabits

Resources

Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpop

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 71 BasicGeographicLiteracy

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceppG3‐G13Chapters 12ExplanationExample of Standard 714ADescribehowcommongeographictools areusedtoorganize andinterpretinformation aboutpeopleplacesandenvironment

714BDescribeandlocateplaces andregions (PennsylvaniaandUnitedStates) asdefinedby physicalandhumanfeatures

Common Misconceptions Geographic toolsareonlyusedtofinddirections

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyisusedtoexplainthepastinterpretthepresentandplanfor thefuture

Geographic representationsare essentialtoexplain the spatialorganizationofpeopleplacesandenvironments

Whatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplaceWhydoescultureimpactplaceHowcangeographicinformationsystemsandothergeographictechnologiesimpactdevelopmentWhatmakesoneplacedifferent fromanother WhyarementalmapsusefulWhatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplace

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o MapskeylegendcompassrossscaleEquatorLatitudeLongitudePolesPrimeMeridian

o GlobeHemisphereaxisrotationrevolution

o TypesofmapsPoliticalphysicallandformtopographicalelevationhistoricalGIS

Identify thecriteriausedtodefinearegion Evaluatethe characteristicsofplacesand regionsfrom avarietyofpointsofview

Evaluatethe advantagesanddisadvantagesofusingmapsothergeographictoolsandsupportingtechnologiestoillustratedata

Drawonmentalmapstoanswergeographicquestions

Createageographic representation toanalyzespatialpatterns anddistributions

Analyzeandexplaindistributions ofpeopleplacesand environmentsusingphysicalandhumanobservablefacts

I Can StatementsIcanusegeographytoexplainpeopleresourcesand environment

ResourcesPA Text book

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarth andotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 72 PhysicalCharacteristicsofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters12ExplanationExample of Standard 724AIdentifythephysicalcharacteristicsofplacesand regions (Pennsylvania) 724BIdentifythebasicphysicalprocessesthataffectthe physicalcharacteristicsofplacesandregions

CommonMisconceptions TheEarthrsquos landforms havealwaysbeenthesameandareunchanging TheEarthrsquos surfacedoesnrsquothave aninfluenceonourdailylife

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Physicalprocessesshapepatterns oftheEarthrsquossurfaceincludingthecharacteristicsandspatial distributionofecosystems

Whyarethephysicalprocessesof theEarthcriticalto thestudyof physicalgeography

Whatarethe physicalcharacteristicsofplace

Whyareextremephysicaleventsa liabilityforsettlement

Howdoesgeographyimpactenvironmentalissues

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Landforms ofPennsylvania Physicalprocessesshapepatterns inthephysicalenvironment

Physicalprocessesinfluencetheformationanddistributionofresources

Physicalprocessesproducechangesinecosystems

Humanactivitiesinfluencechangesinecosystems

Explainhowphysicalprocessesaccountforpatternsin thephysicalenvironment

Describethe processesthatproducerenewable andnonrenewableresources

Illustratethe distributionofecosystemsfromlocaltoglobalscales

Analyzehowhumanprocessesmayimpactecosystems

I Can StatementsIcantellhowphysicalprocesses haveaffected thephysical characteristicsofplaces

Resources

PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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Page 12: MCSDSocial Studies CurriculumMap ~Civics and Government… Studies Curriculu… · 5.1.4C Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government ... MCSDSocial Studies

o Nameseverallocalgovernmentprogramsandservices

I Can Statements Icanidentifygovernmentprograms tellhowtaxesareusedtoprovidetheseservicesIcantellhowgovernmentregulationshavepositive andnegative effectsoncommunities and businesses

andbusiness

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 64 64EconomicInterdependence

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters5and9ExplanationExample of Standard 644AListandexplainfactors thatpromote specializationanddivisionof labor 644BExplainwhynationstrade

Common Misconceptions Allproducts areproducedhere Workersin factoriesseeproductsthroughcompletion

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Economicdecisionmakingbyentitiesandindividuals impactotherslocallyregionallyandaround theworld

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters5and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identifythefollowing terms

o Assemblylines o Specialization o Divisionoflabors o Trade

Explainhowthemanufacturingofaproductisdivided intosteps andworkers specializeinonecomponentof theendproduct

Explainwhythetrade betweencountriesisimportant andhowgovernmentdecisionsimpactstrade

Identify any otherfactorsthatcan influencetrade with othercountries

I Can Statements Icanexplainthedivisionoflaborsinthemanufacturing ofa productIcantelltheimportanceoftrade betweennationsandexplain the factorsthat influencetrade

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 65 IncomeProfitandWealth

Taught in Unit(s) Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpopExplanationExampleofStandard 654BIdentifytherequirementsfordifferentcareersandoccupations 654GComparedifferent wayspeoplesave 654HExaminethebasicoperationofthebankingsystem

Common Misconceptions Educationisunrelated tocareeroccupationandincome Checksdebitcards and savingaccountsareunrelated There isanever ending supplyofmoneyin thebank

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Individualsandentitiesendeavortoobtaingoodsandservicesand accumulatewealth

Whatarethe basicdifferencesbetweenawageearnerandanentrepreneurinamarketeconomy

Whatcanawageearner(worker)dotoincreasehis incomeandaccumulatewealth

Howdoesanentrepreneurincreasethepossibility ofreward whiledecreasing theriskoftheventure

Whydointerestrates generallyincrease astheriskofaninvestmentrises

Inamarketeconomyhowdogovernmentpoliciesinregardtotaxeseducationtechnologicaldevelopmentandlaborrightsaffectthewageearner and the entrepreneur

AssessmentsProjectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Wageearner o Entrepreneur o Income o Saving o Banking o Interest o Debitcredit o Loan

Predictfutureearnings basedoncurrentplansforeducationtrainingand careeroptions

Identifyhow savingscheckingaccountsdebitcreditcardsincomeandspendinghabitscaninfluencestandardsofliving

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhoweducation trainingskillsandcareeroptionscan predict futureearningsIcantellhowstandard oflivingisinfluencedbyincomesavingandspendinghabits

Resources

Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpop

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 71 BasicGeographicLiteracy

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceppG3‐G13Chapters 12ExplanationExample of Standard 714ADescribehowcommongeographictools areusedtoorganize andinterpretinformation aboutpeopleplacesandenvironment

714BDescribeandlocateplaces andregions (PennsylvaniaandUnitedStates) asdefinedby physicalandhumanfeatures

Common Misconceptions Geographic toolsareonlyusedtofinddirections

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyisusedtoexplainthepastinterpretthepresentandplanfor thefuture

Geographic representationsare essentialtoexplain the spatialorganizationofpeopleplacesandenvironments

Whatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplaceWhydoescultureimpactplaceHowcangeographicinformationsystemsandothergeographictechnologiesimpactdevelopmentWhatmakesoneplacedifferent fromanother WhyarementalmapsusefulWhatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplace

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o MapskeylegendcompassrossscaleEquatorLatitudeLongitudePolesPrimeMeridian

o GlobeHemisphereaxisrotationrevolution

o TypesofmapsPoliticalphysicallandformtopographicalelevationhistoricalGIS

Identify thecriteriausedtodefinearegion Evaluatethe characteristicsofplacesand regionsfrom avarietyofpointsofview

Evaluatethe advantagesanddisadvantagesofusingmapsothergeographictoolsandsupportingtechnologiestoillustratedata

Drawonmentalmapstoanswergeographicquestions

Createageographic representation toanalyzespatialpatterns anddistributions

Analyzeandexplaindistributions ofpeopleplacesand environmentsusingphysicalandhumanobservablefacts

I Can StatementsIcanusegeographytoexplainpeopleresourcesand environment

ResourcesPA Text book

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarth andotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 72 PhysicalCharacteristicsofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters12ExplanationExample of Standard 724AIdentifythephysicalcharacteristicsofplacesand regions (Pennsylvania) 724BIdentifythebasicphysicalprocessesthataffectthe physicalcharacteristicsofplacesandregions

CommonMisconceptions TheEarthrsquos landforms havealwaysbeenthesameandareunchanging TheEarthrsquos surfacedoesnrsquothave aninfluenceonourdailylife

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Physicalprocessesshapepatterns oftheEarthrsquossurfaceincludingthecharacteristicsandspatial distributionofecosystems

Whyarethephysicalprocessesof theEarthcriticalto thestudyof physicalgeography

Whatarethe physicalcharacteristicsofplace

Whyareextremephysicaleventsa liabilityforsettlement

Howdoesgeographyimpactenvironmentalissues

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Landforms ofPennsylvania Physicalprocessesshapepatterns inthephysicalenvironment

Physicalprocessesinfluencetheformationanddistributionofresources

Physicalprocessesproducechangesinecosystems

Humanactivitiesinfluencechangesinecosystems

Explainhowphysicalprocessesaccountforpatternsin thephysicalenvironment

Describethe processesthatproducerenewable andnonrenewableresources

Illustratethe distributionofecosystemsfromlocaltoglobalscales

Analyzehowhumanprocessesmayimpactecosystems

I Can StatementsIcantellhowphysicalprocesses haveaffected thephysical characteristicsofplaces

Resources

PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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Page 13: MCSDSocial Studies CurriculumMap ~Civics and Government… Studies Curriculu… · 5.1.4C Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government ... MCSDSocial Studies

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 64 64EconomicInterdependence

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresin TimeandPlacechapters5and9ExplanationExample of Standard 644AListandexplainfactors thatpromote specializationanddivisionof labor 644BExplainwhynationstrade

Common Misconceptions Allproducts areproducedhere Workersin factoriesseeproductsthroughcompletion

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Economicdecisionmakingbyentitiesandindividuals impactotherslocallyregionallyandaround theworld

Whyiscomparativeadvantage an asset toanation involvedininternationaltrade

Howdoesfreetradewithin aninternationalmarketbenefitthosenations thatparticipate

Howdopoliticaldecisionsaffectinternationaltrade

WhataresomeofthebasicbenefitsanddrawbackstotheUSinvolvementinafreetrade internationalmarket

AssessmentsChapters5and9testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeabletodefineand identifythefollowing terms

o Assemblylines o Specialization o Divisionoflabors o Trade

Explainhowthemanufacturingofaproductisdivided intosteps andworkers specializeinonecomponentof theendproduct

Explainwhythetrade betweencountriesisimportant andhowgovernmentdecisionsimpactstrade

Identify any otherfactorsthatcan influencetrade with othercountries

I Can Statements Icanexplainthedivisionoflaborsinthemanufacturing ofa productIcantelltheimportanceoftrade betweennationsandexplain the factorsthat influencetrade

Resources PATextbook internetresources SASPortal MifflinCountyHistorybook JuniorAchievementProgram

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 65 IncomeProfitandWealth

Taught in Unit(s) Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpopExplanationExampleofStandard 654BIdentifytherequirementsfordifferentcareersandoccupations 654GComparedifferent wayspeoplesave 654HExaminethebasicoperationofthebankingsystem

Common Misconceptions Educationisunrelated tocareeroccupationandincome Checksdebitcards and savingaccountsareunrelated There isanever ending supplyofmoneyin thebank

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Individualsandentitiesendeavortoobtaingoodsandservicesand accumulatewealth

Whatarethe basicdifferencesbetweenawageearnerandanentrepreneurinamarketeconomy

Whatcanawageearner(worker)dotoincreasehis incomeandaccumulatewealth

Howdoesanentrepreneurincreasethepossibility ofreward whiledecreasing theriskoftheventure

Whydointerestrates generallyincrease astheriskofaninvestmentrises

Inamarketeconomyhowdogovernmentpoliciesinregardtotaxeseducationtechnologicaldevelopmentandlaborrightsaffectthewageearner and the entrepreneur

AssessmentsProjectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Wageearner o Entrepreneur o Income o Saving o Banking o Interest o Debitcredit o Loan

Predictfutureearnings basedoncurrentplansforeducationtrainingand careeroptions

Identifyhow savingscheckingaccountsdebitcreditcardsincomeandspendinghabitscaninfluencestandardsofliving

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhoweducation trainingskillsandcareeroptionscan predict futureearningsIcantellhowstandard oflivingisinfluencedbyincomesavingandspendinghabits

Resources

Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpop

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 71 BasicGeographicLiteracy

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceppG3‐G13Chapters 12ExplanationExample of Standard 714ADescribehowcommongeographictools areusedtoorganize andinterpretinformation aboutpeopleplacesandenvironment

714BDescribeandlocateplaces andregions (PennsylvaniaandUnitedStates) asdefinedby physicalandhumanfeatures

Common Misconceptions Geographic toolsareonlyusedtofinddirections

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyisusedtoexplainthepastinterpretthepresentandplanfor thefuture

Geographic representationsare essentialtoexplain the spatialorganizationofpeopleplacesandenvironments

Whatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplaceWhydoescultureimpactplaceHowcangeographicinformationsystemsandothergeographictechnologiesimpactdevelopmentWhatmakesoneplacedifferent fromanother WhyarementalmapsusefulWhatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplace

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o MapskeylegendcompassrossscaleEquatorLatitudeLongitudePolesPrimeMeridian

o GlobeHemisphereaxisrotationrevolution

o TypesofmapsPoliticalphysicallandformtopographicalelevationhistoricalGIS

Identify thecriteriausedtodefinearegion Evaluatethe characteristicsofplacesand regionsfrom avarietyofpointsofview

Evaluatethe advantagesanddisadvantagesofusingmapsothergeographictoolsandsupportingtechnologiestoillustratedata

Drawonmentalmapstoanswergeographicquestions

Createageographic representation toanalyzespatialpatterns anddistributions

Analyzeandexplaindistributions ofpeopleplacesand environmentsusingphysicalandhumanobservablefacts

I Can StatementsIcanusegeographytoexplainpeopleresourcesand environment

ResourcesPA Text book

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarth andotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 72 PhysicalCharacteristicsofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters12ExplanationExample of Standard 724AIdentifythephysicalcharacteristicsofplacesand regions (Pennsylvania) 724BIdentifythebasicphysicalprocessesthataffectthe physicalcharacteristicsofplacesandregions

CommonMisconceptions TheEarthrsquos landforms havealwaysbeenthesameandareunchanging TheEarthrsquos surfacedoesnrsquothave aninfluenceonourdailylife

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Physicalprocessesshapepatterns oftheEarthrsquossurfaceincludingthecharacteristicsandspatial distributionofecosystems

Whyarethephysicalprocessesof theEarthcriticalto thestudyof physicalgeography

Whatarethe physicalcharacteristicsofplace

Whyareextremephysicaleventsa liabilityforsettlement

Howdoesgeographyimpactenvironmentalissues

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Landforms ofPennsylvania Physicalprocessesshapepatterns inthephysicalenvironment

Physicalprocessesinfluencetheformationanddistributionofresources

Physicalprocessesproducechangesinecosystems

Humanactivitiesinfluencechangesinecosystems

Explainhowphysicalprocessesaccountforpatternsin thephysicalenvironment

Describethe processesthatproducerenewable andnonrenewableresources

Illustratethe distributionofecosystemsfromlocaltoglobalscales

Analyzehowhumanprocessesmayimpactecosystems

I Can StatementsIcantellhowphysicalprocesses haveaffected thephysical characteristicsofplaces

Resources

PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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Page 14: MCSDSocial Studies CurriculumMap ~Civics and Government… Studies Curriculu… · 5.1.4C Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government ... MCSDSocial Studies

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Economics~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 65 IncomeProfitandWealth

Taught in Unit(s) Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpopExplanationExampleofStandard 654BIdentifytherequirementsfordifferentcareersandoccupations 654GComparedifferent wayspeoplesave 654HExaminethebasicoperationofthebankingsystem

Common Misconceptions Educationisunrelated tocareeroccupationandincome Checksdebitcards and savingaccountsareunrelated There isanever ending supplyofmoneyin thebank

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Individualsandentitiesendeavortoobtaingoodsandservicesand accumulatewealth

Whatarethe basicdifferencesbetweenawageearnerandanentrepreneurinamarketeconomy

Whatcanawageearner(worker)dotoincreasehis incomeandaccumulatewealth

Howdoesanentrepreneurincreasethepossibility ofreward whiledecreasing theriskoftheventure

Whydointerestrates generallyincrease astheriskofaninvestmentrises

Inamarketeconomyhowdogovernmentpoliciesinregardtotaxeseducationtechnologicaldevelopmentandlaborrightsaffectthewageearner and the entrepreneur

AssessmentsProjectrubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o Wageearner o Entrepreneur o Income o Saving o Banking o Interest o Debitcredit o Loan

Predictfutureearnings basedoncurrentplansforeducationtrainingand careeroptions

Identifyhow savingscheckingaccountsdebitcreditcardsincomeandspendinghabitscaninfluencestandardsofliving

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhoweducation trainingskillsandcareeroptionscan predict futureearningsIcantellhowstandard oflivingisinfluencedbyincomesavingandspendinghabits

Resources

Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpop

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 71 BasicGeographicLiteracy

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceppG3‐G13Chapters 12ExplanationExample of Standard 714ADescribehowcommongeographictools areusedtoorganize andinterpretinformation aboutpeopleplacesandenvironment

714BDescribeandlocateplaces andregions (PennsylvaniaandUnitedStates) asdefinedby physicalandhumanfeatures

Common Misconceptions Geographic toolsareonlyusedtofinddirections

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyisusedtoexplainthepastinterpretthepresentandplanfor thefuture

Geographic representationsare essentialtoexplain the spatialorganizationofpeopleplacesandenvironments

Whatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplaceWhydoescultureimpactplaceHowcangeographicinformationsystemsandothergeographictechnologiesimpactdevelopmentWhatmakesoneplacedifferent fromanother WhyarementalmapsusefulWhatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplace

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o MapskeylegendcompassrossscaleEquatorLatitudeLongitudePolesPrimeMeridian

o GlobeHemisphereaxisrotationrevolution

o TypesofmapsPoliticalphysicallandformtopographicalelevationhistoricalGIS

Identify thecriteriausedtodefinearegion Evaluatethe characteristicsofplacesand regionsfrom avarietyofpointsofview

Evaluatethe advantagesanddisadvantagesofusingmapsothergeographictoolsandsupportingtechnologiestoillustratedata

Drawonmentalmapstoanswergeographicquestions

Createageographic representation toanalyzespatialpatterns anddistributions

Analyzeandexplaindistributions ofpeopleplacesand environmentsusingphysicalandhumanobservablefacts

I Can StatementsIcanusegeographytoexplainpeopleresourcesand environment

ResourcesPA Text book

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarth andotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 72 PhysicalCharacteristicsofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters12ExplanationExample of Standard 724AIdentifythephysicalcharacteristicsofplacesand regions (Pennsylvania) 724BIdentifythebasicphysicalprocessesthataffectthe physicalcharacteristicsofplacesandregions

CommonMisconceptions TheEarthrsquos landforms havealwaysbeenthesameandareunchanging TheEarthrsquos surfacedoesnrsquothave aninfluenceonourdailylife

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Physicalprocessesshapepatterns oftheEarthrsquossurfaceincludingthecharacteristicsandspatial distributionofecosystems

Whyarethephysicalprocessesof theEarthcriticalto thestudyof physicalgeography

Whatarethe physicalcharacteristicsofplace

Whyareextremephysicaleventsa liabilityforsettlement

Howdoesgeographyimpactenvironmentalissues

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Landforms ofPennsylvania Physicalprocessesshapepatterns inthephysicalenvironment

Physicalprocessesinfluencetheformationanddistributionofresources

Physicalprocessesproducechangesinecosystems

Humanactivitiesinfluencechangesinecosystems

Explainhowphysicalprocessesaccountforpatternsin thephysicalenvironment

Describethe processesthatproducerenewable andnonrenewableresources

Illustratethe distributionofecosystemsfromlocaltoglobalscales

Analyzehowhumanprocessesmayimpactecosystems

I Can StatementsIcantellhowphysicalprocesses haveaffected thephysical characteristicsofplaces

Resources

PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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Page 15: MCSDSocial Studies CurriculumMap ~Civics and Government… Studies Curriculu… · 5.1.4C Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government ... MCSDSocial Studies

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhoweducation trainingskillsandcareeroptionscan predict futureearningsIcantellhowstandard oflivingisinfluencedbyincomesavingandspendinghabits

Resources

Interest inventory ofcareersKishBankSavingsProgramJrAchievementBrainpop

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 71 BasicGeographicLiteracy

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceppG3‐G13Chapters 12ExplanationExample of Standard 714ADescribehowcommongeographictools areusedtoorganize andinterpretinformation aboutpeopleplacesandenvironment

714BDescribeandlocateplaces andregions (PennsylvaniaandUnitedStates) asdefinedby physicalandhumanfeatures

Common Misconceptions Geographic toolsareonlyusedtofinddirections

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyisusedtoexplainthepastinterpretthepresentandplanfor thefuture

Geographic representationsare essentialtoexplain the spatialorganizationofpeopleplacesandenvironments

Whatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplaceWhydoescultureimpactplaceHowcangeographicinformationsystemsandothergeographictechnologiesimpactdevelopmentWhatmakesoneplacedifferent fromanother WhyarementalmapsusefulWhatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplace

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o MapskeylegendcompassrossscaleEquatorLatitudeLongitudePolesPrimeMeridian

o GlobeHemisphereaxisrotationrevolution

o TypesofmapsPoliticalphysicallandformtopographicalelevationhistoricalGIS

Identify thecriteriausedtodefinearegion Evaluatethe characteristicsofplacesand regionsfrom avarietyofpointsofview

Evaluatethe advantagesanddisadvantagesofusingmapsothergeographictoolsandsupportingtechnologiestoillustratedata

Drawonmentalmapstoanswergeographicquestions

Createageographic representation toanalyzespatialpatterns anddistributions

Analyzeandexplaindistributions ofpeopleplacesand environmentsusingphysicalandhumanobservablefacts

I Can StatementsIcanusegeographytoexplainpeopleresourcesand environment

ResourcesPA Text book

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarth andotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 72 PhysicalCharacteristicsofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters12ExplanationExample of Standard 724AIdentifythephysicalcharacteristicsofplacesand regions (Pennsylvania) 724BIdentifythebasicphysicalprocessesthataffectthe physicalcharacteristicsofplacesandregions

CommonMisconceptions TheEarthrsquos landforms havealwaysbeenthesameandareunchanging TheEarthrsquos surfacedoesnrsquothave aninfluenceonourdailylife

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Physicalprocessesshapepatterns oftheEarthrsquossurfaceincludingthecharacteristicsandspatial distributionofecosystems

Whyarethephysicalprocessesof theEarthcriticalto thestudyof physicalgeography

Whatarethe physicalcharacteristicsofplace

Whyareextremephysicaleventsa liabilityforsettlement

Howdoesgeographyimpactenvironmentalissues

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Landforms ofPennsylvania Physicalprocessesshapepatterns inthephysicalenvironment

Physicalprocessesinfluencetheformationanddistributionofresources

Physicalprocessesproducechangesinecosystems

Humanactivitiesinfluencechangesinecosystems

Explainhowphysicalprocessesaccountforpatternsin thephysicalenvironment

Describethe processesthatproducerenewable andnonrenewableresources

Illustratethe distributionofecosystemsfromlocaltoglobalscales

Analyzehowhumanprocessesmayimpactecosystems

I Can StatementsIcantellhowphysicalprocesses haveaffected thephysical characteristicsofplaces

Resources

PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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Page 16: MCSDSocial Studies CurriculumMap ~Civics and Government… Studies Curriculu… · 5.1.4C Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government ... MCSDSocial Studies

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 71 BasicGeographicLiteracy

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceppG3‐G13Chapters 12ExplanationExample of Standard 714ADescribehowcommongeographictools areusedtoorganize andinterpretinformation aboutpeopleplacesandenvironment

714BDescribeandlocateplaces andregions (PennsylvaniaandUnitedStates) asdefinedby physicalandhumanfeatures

Common Misconceptions Geographic toolsareonlyusedtofinddirections

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyisusedtoexplainthepastinterpretthepresentandplanfor thefuture

Geographic representationsare essentialtoexplain the spatialorganizationofpeopleplacesandenvironments

Whatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplaceWhydoescultureimpactplaceHowcangeographicinformationsystemsandothergeographictechnologiesimpactdevelopmentWhatmakesoneplacedifferent fromanother WhyarementalmapsusefulWhatarethe criteriato createaregionHowisoneplacedifferentthananotherplace

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Studentswillbeableto identifyanddefinethefollowing terms

o MapskeylegendcompassrossscaleEquatorLatitudeLongitudePolesPrimeMeridian

o GlobeHemisphereaxisrotationrevolution

o TypesofmapsPoliticalphysicallandformtopographicalelevationhistoricalGIS

Identify thecriteriausedtodefinearegion Evaluatethe characteristicsofplacesand regionsfrom avarietyofpointsofview

Evaluatethe advantagesanddisadvantagesofusingmapsothergeographictoolsandsupportingtechnologiestoillustratedata

Drawonmentalmapstoanswergeographicquestions

Createageographic representation toanalyzespatialpatterns anddistributions

Analyzeandexplaindistributions ofpeopleplacesand environmentsusingphysicalandhumanobservablefacts

I Can StatementsIcanusegeographytoexplainpeopleresourcesand environment

ResourcesPA Text book

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarth andotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 72 PhysicalCharacteristicsofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters12ExplanationExample of Standard 724AIdentifythephysicalcharacteristicsofplacesand regions (Pennsylvania) 724BIdentifythebasicphysicalprocessesthataffectthe physicalcharacteristicsofplacesandregions

CommonMisconceptions TheEarthrsquos landforms havealwaysbeenthesameandareunchanging TheEarthrsquos surfacedoesnrsquothave aninfluenceonourdailylife

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Physicalprocessesshapepatterns oftheEarthrsquossurfaceincludingthecharacteristicsandspatial distributionofecosystems

Whyarethephysicalprocessesof theEarthcriticalto thestudyof physicalgeography

Whatarethe physicalcharacteristicsofplace

Whyareextremephysicaleventsa liabilityforsettlement

Howdoesgeographyimpactenvironmentalissues

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Landforms ofPennsylvania Physicalprocessesshapepatterns inthephysicalenvironment

Physicalprocessesinfluencetheformationanddistributionofresources

Physicalprocessesproducechangesinecosystems

Humanactivitiesinfluencechangesinecosystems

Explainhowphysicalprocessesaccountforpatternsin thephysicalenvironment

Describethe processesthatproducerenewable andnonrenewableresources

Illustratethe distributionofecosystemsfromlocaltoglobalscales

Analyzehowhumanprocessesmayimpactecosystems

I Can StatementsIcantellhowphysicalprocesses haveaffected thephysical characteristicsofplaces

Resources

PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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Page 17: MCSDSocial Studies CurriculumMap ~Civics and Government… Studies Curriculu… · 5.1.4C Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government ... MCSDSocial Studies

ResourcesPA Text book

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarth andotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 72 PhysicalCharacteristicsofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters12ExplanationExample of Standard 724AIdentifythephysicalcharacteristicsofplacesand regions (Pennsylvania) 724BIdentifythebasicphysicalprocessesthataffectthe physicalcharacteristicsofplacesandregions

CommonMisconceptions TheEarthrsquos landforms havealwaysbeenthesameandareunchanging TheEarthrsquos surfacedoesnrsquothave aninfluenceonourdailylife

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Physicalprocessesshapepatterns oftheEarthrsquossurfaceincludingthecharacteristicsandspatial distributionofecosystems

Whyarethephysicalprocessesof theEarthcriticalto thestudyof physicalgeography

Whatarethe physicalcharacteristicsofplace

Whyareextremephysicaleventsa liabilityforsettlement

Howdoesgeographyimpactenvironmentalissues

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Landforms ofPennsylvania Physicalprocessesshapepatterns inthephysicalenvironment

Physicalprocessesinfluencetheformationanddistributionofresources

Physicalprocessesproducechangesinecosystems

Humanactivitiesinfluencechangesinecosystems

Explainhowphysicalprocessesaccountforpatternsin thephysicalenvironment

Describethe processesthatproducerenewable andnonrenewableresources

Illustratethe distributionofecosystemsfromlocaltoglobalscales

Analyzehowhumanprocessesmayimpactecosystems

I Can StatementsIcantellhowphysicalprocesses haveaffected thephysical characteristicsofplaces

Resources

PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 72 PhysicalCharacteristicsofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s)PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters12ExplanationExample of Standard 724AIdentifythephysicalcharacteristicsofplacesand regions (Pennsylvania) 724BIdentifythebasicphysicalprocessesthataffectthe physicalcharacteristicsofplacesandregions

CommonMisconceptions TheEarthrsquos landforms havealwaysbeenthesameandareunchanging TheEarthrsquos surfacedoesnrsquothave aninfluenceonourdailylife

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Physicalprocessesshapepatterns oftheEarthrsquossurfaceincludingthecharacteristicsandspatial distributionofecosystems

Whyarethephysicalprocessesof theEarthcriticalto thestudyof physicalgeography

Whatarethe physicalcharacteristicsofplace

Whyareextremephysicaleventsa liabilityforsettlement

Howdoesgeographyimpactenvironmentalissues

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Landforms ofPennsylvania Physicalprocessesshapepatterns inthephysicalenvironment

Physicalprocessesinfluencetheformationanddistributionofresources

Physicalprocessesproducechangesinecosystems

Humanactivitiesinfluencechangesinecosystems

Explainhowphysicalprocessesaccountforpatternsin thephysicalenvironment

Describethe processesthatproducerenewable andnonrenewableresources

Illustratethe distributionofecosystemsfromlocaltoglobalscales

Analyzehowhumanprocessesmayimpactecosystems

I Can StatementsIcantellhowphysicalprocesses haveaffected thephysical characteristicsofplaces

Resources

PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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Page 19: MCSDSocial Studies CurriculumMap ~Civics and Government… Studies Curriculu… · 5.1.4C Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government ... MCSDSocial Studies

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 73 HumanCharacteristics ofPlacesandRegions

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExampleofStandard 734AIdentifythehumancharacteristicsof placesand regionsusingthefollowingcriteriabullPopulationbullCulturebullSettlementbullEconomicactivitiesbullPoliticalactivities (withinPennsylvania)

CommonMisconceptionsAllplacesandregions aresimilarintheirhumancharacteristics

BigIdea(s) EssentialQuestion(s) Characteristicsdistributionand migrationofhumanpopulationsimpactcultureeconomicinterdependencesettlementpatternsandcontrolof theEarthrsquos surface

Whydoesincreasedpopulationimpactphysicalandhumansystems

Howdoesself‐interest impactresourceallocationandoppositiontolocaldevelopment

Whydothefunctionsofcities differ fromtownandvillagesthroughouttheworld

Howcantechnologiesexpandculturaladaption andculturalisolationsimultaneously

Whyiseconomicinterdependenceafunctionofgeography

Howdoesconflictand cooperationinfluencesocialpoliticalandeconomicentities

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Demographiccharacteristicsofpopulationsinfluencemigrationstreamsover time

Evaluatethe impactofpopulationnumbersandpatternsincluding humanmigrationonphysicalandhumansystems

I Can StatementsIcanusepopulationculturesettlementeconomicactivities andpoliticalactivitiestoidentifyplaceandregions

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~ Geography ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 74 Interactions Between Peopleand theEnvironment

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceTextbookChapters1 2ExplanationExample of Standard 744AIdentifytheeffectofthephysicalsystemsonpeople within a community(Pennsylvania) 744BIdentifythe effectof peopleonthephysicalsystems withina community(Pennsylvania)

Common MisconceptionsThephysical systemis notinfluencedbypeopleandpeople donotinfluencethephysicalsystem

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Humanactionsmodify thephysicalenvironmentandphysicalsystemsaffecthumansystems

Whatconstraintsareplacedonthe humansystemsbythephysicalenvironment

Howcould humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironment significantly impactaregion

Howdoesspatialdistributionofresourcesaffectpatternsofhumansettlement

Whyarepublicpoliciesandprogramsforresourceuseandmanagementdependentonenvironmentalandsocialpressures

AssessmentsChapters1and2testsworksheetsandproject rubrics

Concepts (what students need to know)

Skills (what students must be able to do)

Physicalenvironments provideopportunitiesfororplaceconstraintsonhumanactivities

Humanmodificationofthephysicalenvironmenthasbenefits andconsequences

Individualsandgroupshavedifferentviewpoints regarding worldwide distributionanduseofresources

Energy resourceshave afundamentalroleinadvancementandmaintenanceofsocieties

Calculatehowthecharacteristicsof differentphysicalenvironments affecthumanactivities

Analyzetheeconomicsocialand ecologicalconsequencesofhumanschanging thephysicalenvironment

Evaluatedifferentviewpointsregardingresourcedistributionanduse

Explainthe critical importanceof energyresourcestothedevelopmentofhumansocieties

I Can Statements Icanidentifyhowphysicalsystemshaveinfluencedpeopleand peoplehaveinfluencedthem

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace

MapsandGlobes GoogleEarthandotherinternetresources SASPortal ExplorePAHistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 81 Historical Analysis and Skill Development

Taught in Unit(s) PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace‐Chapters 12 346 and8 Mifflin CountyYesterday andToday‐lsquoDevelopment ofMifflinCountyrsquo

ExplanationExample of Standard 814AIdentify anddescribehow geographyandclimatehaveinfluencedcontinuityandchange overtime

814BDistinguishbetween fact andopinionfrommultiplepointsof viewandprimarysources asrelatedtohistorical events

814CIdentifyaspecificresearchtopicanddevelopquestions relatingtotheresearchtopic

Common Misconceptions Geographyandclimatedonothavean impactonhumaninteraction andhistory Peoplethroughouthistoryhavealwayshadthesamepointofviewon issues

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) Geographyandclimatehasplayedanimportantroleinhumanhistory

Primarysourcescanidentifythe varietyofpointsof viewbyusing factsand opinions ofpeopleregardingpastevents

Howhasgeographyandclimateinfluencedcontinuityandchangeovertime

Howcanfactsandopinionsandpointsofviewberepresented throughprimarysources

AssessmentsChapters 1 2346and8tests worksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Primarysource Factandopinion Pointof view Climate Weather Geography

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimary sources

Studentswilldistinguishbetweenfactsandopinionswhilereading primary sources

Studentswillidentifyresearchtopic anddevelopquestionsrelatedtotheresearchtopic

I Can Statements IcaninterpretprimarysourcesIcandevelopa researchtopic

Resources PennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlace Mifflin County Yesterday andToday SASPortal Explorepahistorycom ComputerLibraryteacherresearchproject

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 82 Pennsylvania History

Taught in Unit(s) Foundthroughout thePennsylvania Adventures in Time and Place text an Mifflin CountyYesterday and Today

ExplanationExample of Standard 824ADifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsfromPennsylvania

824BLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto Pennsylvaniahistory 824CExplainhowcontinuityandchangein Pennsylvaniahistoryhaveinfluencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Beliefsystemsand religions Commerce andindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

824DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpactedthe history and developmentof Pennsylvania(Ethnicityand raceWorkingconditionsImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

Common Misconceptions AllresidentofPennsylvaniaare sociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameas theresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations withinPennsylvaniahavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfromPennsylvania

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinPennsylvaniarsquoshistory

ConflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofPennsylvania

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersinPennsylvania

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofPennsylvania

AssessmentsChapters testsworksheets andprojectrubrics

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in Pennsylvania history

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalPennsylvaniaevents haveshapeour modern society

I Can Statements

Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayPennsylvania Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesPennsylvaniaAdventuresinTime andPlaceMifflin County Yesterday andTodaySASPortalExplorepahistorycom

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History ~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 83 United States History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 834ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts andplacescriticalto UnitedStateshistory 834BExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinUShistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsandreligions bullCommerceand industrybullTechnology bullPolitics andgovernmentbullPhysicalandhumangeographybullSocialorganizations)

834CDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganizationthatimpactedthe history and developmentoftheUnitedStates(Ethnicity andraceWorking conditions ImmigrationMilitaryconflictEconomicstability)

834DDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

Locatehistoricaldocumentsartifactsandsiteswhicharecriticalto Worldhistory

Common Misconceptions Allresident oftheUnitedStatesaresociallypoliticallyculturallyandeconomicallythesameastheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicaleventshavehadnoinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsandorganizations within theUnitedStateshavealwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheUnitedStates

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinUnitedStatesrsquohistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedofthe UnitedStates

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheUnitedStates

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofthe UnitedStates

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalUnitedStateseventshaveshapeour modernsociety

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricalevents in UnitedStateshistory

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedpresentdayUnitedStates Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpolitical culturalandeconomicgroupsIcaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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MCSD Social Studies Curriculum Map ~History~ Grade 4

State Standard PA Core Standard 84 World History

Taught in Unit(s) Currentlynomaterialsprovided

ExplanationExample of Standard 844ALocatehistorical documentsartifacts and siteswhich arecriticaltoWorldhistory 844BDifferentiatecommoncharacteristicsof thesocial politicalculturalandeconomic groupsinworldhistory

844CLocatehistorical documentsartifacts andsiteswhich arecriticaltoworldhistory 844DExplainhowcontinuityandchangeinworldhistoryhave influencedpersonaldevelopmentand identity(Belief systemsand religions CommerceandindustryTechnologyPoliticsandgovernmentPhysicalandhumangeographySocialorganizations)

844DDistinguishbetweenconflictandcooperationamonggroupsandorganization thatimpacteddevelopment ofthehistoryoftheworld

Common Misconceptions Peopleoftheworldaresociallypoliticallyculturallyand economicallythesame astheresidentsofourcommunity

Historicalworldeventshavehad noinfluenceon present‐dayenvironment Groupsand organizations aroundthe worldhave alwayscooperated

Big Idea(s) Essential Question(s) There are many different socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupsfoundintheworld

Ourindividualidentitieshavebeeninfluenced bycontinuityandchangeinworldhistory

Conflictsandcooperationbetweengroupshaveshapedthedevelopedoftheworldasweknowit today

Howdoour socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroupscomparetoothersintheworld

Inwhatwayshasyour identity beenshapedbyhistoricalcontinuity andchange

Whatarethe majorconflictsandpointsofcooperationthathave shapethedevelopmentofworldasweknowittoday

Assessments Currentlynomaterialprovided Teachercreatedmaterials

Concepts(whatstudentsneedtoknow)

Skills(whatstudentsmustbeableto do)

Studentswillbe ableto defineandidentify Socialpoliticalandeconomicgroups Historicaldocumentsandartifacts Commerce andindustry Beliefsystemsandreligion Conflict Ethnicity Immigration

Studentswillbeabletoidentifyimportanthistoricaleventsinworldhistory

Studentswillbe ableto interprethistoriceventsbasedonprimarysources

Studentswillbeabletointerprethow historicalworldeventshave shape ourmodern society

I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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I Can Statements Icandescribehow historicaleventsinfluencedtheworldaswe knowittoday Icantellhowhistoryhasshaped socialpoliticalculturalandeconomicgroups Icaninterpretprimary sources

ResourcesCurrentlynomaterialprovidedTeachercreatedmaterialsInternetResourcesSASPortal

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