We are starting our discussion of the Maryland Government. As part of that, we will be creating a set of class rules to 'govern' ourselves with.
Social Studies Syllabus:
Grade 4: Maryland and Prince George’s County |
Prince George’s County Social Studies |
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TEXT: Pearson, MyWorld Social Studies Regions of Our Country and Prince George’s County, MD
OVERVIEW:
In fourth grade, students learn about the state of Maryland and Prince George’s County as they begin to distinguish events of the past and present. They explore the concepts of time and space. Students identify symbols that are important to our country. They discover why they must follow school rules and laws as they learn about their role as a citizen in the school and community. Students identify basic characteristics of maps and globes while exploring the geographic characteristics of their community. They explain how people have different kinds of jobs and work to meet basic economic wants. Students develop an understanding that they are individuals who interact with other individuals and groups, and identify ways that people, who are similar and different, make up the community.
GOALS:
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Demonstrate content mastery and application of appropriate content literacy and critical thinking skills.
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Raise questions, solve problems, reason, and reflect in their understanding of their own learning styles.
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Demonstrate learning through portfolios, exhibitions, simulations, debate, service-learning projects, that correlate to social studies content standards for evaluation
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Communicate effectively and appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Maryland and Prince George’s County
Social Studies Grade 4 Year at a Glance
Quarter 1 |
Quarter 2 |
Content Focus: Civics-Our Roles and Responsibilities
Overarching Question: How has Maryland Leadership made it the Free State?
Enduring Understandings
Focused Reading Strategies & Skills Interpret Visual Information Integrate Multiple Texts Summarize Main Idea and Details Analytic Writing Research Simulation Narrative Story Visual and Oral Presentations How Writers Write Quarter Culminating Activities: Theme: Profiles of a Leader- How do we build a community of leaders in Maryland?
D1-5.3-5 Developing Questions & Planning Inquiry D2Civ1-14.3-5 Applying Disciplinary Tools & Concepts (Civics) D31-4.3-5 Evaluating Sources & Using Evidence D41-8.3-5 Communicating Conclusions & Taking Informed Action |
Content Focus: History-Celebrating Diversity and Traditions
Overarching Question: How has Maryland’s culture changed over time?
Enduring Understandings
Focused Reading Strategies and Skills Main Idea and Details First Hand Second Hand Fact or Opinion Accounts Inferring Questioning Analytic Writing Research Simulation- Interview Narrative Story Quarter Culminating Activities: Theme: Explore Maryland History
(Student/Class Created Presentations/Simulations)
D1-5.3-5 Developing Questions & Planning Inquiry D2His1-17.3-5 Applying Disciplinary Tools & Concepts (History) D31-4.3-5 Evaluating Sources & Using Evidence |
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Quarter 4 |
Content Focus: Geography-As the World Turns
Overarching Question: How does geography affect the way we live? Enduring Understandings
Focused Reading Strategies and Skills Point of View Theme Inferring Character, Settings, Events Analytic Writing Research Simulation- Interview Narrative Story Quarter Culminating Activities:
D1-5.3-5 Developing Questions & Planning Inquiry D2Geo1-2.3-5 Applying Disciplinary Tools & Concepts (Geography) D31-4.3-5 Evaluating Sources & Using Evidence D41-8.3-5 Communicating Conclusions & Taking Informed Action |
Content Focus: Economics- Maryland’s Economy
Overarching Question: How does the economy meet our needs and wants? Enduring Understandings
Focused Reading Strategies and Skills Point of View Theme Inferring Character, Settings, Events Analytic Writing Research Simulation- Interview Narrative Story Quarter Culminating Activities:
D1-5.3-5 Developing Questions & Planning Inquiry D2Eco1-15.3-5 Applying Disciplinary Tools & Concepts (Economics) D31-4.3-5 Evaluating Sources & Using Evidence D41-8.3-5 Communicating Conclusions & Taking Informed Action |
Quarterly Assessments
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