4th+Grade+Social+Studies

Living in the United States ||  || What unites people in the different regions of the United States? ||  ||   ||   ||   || The Regions of the United States || 3 days ||   || * The United States (US) is divided into five regions. We All Live Together || 3 days ||  || * The US is a diverse nation made up of people from many different backgrounds and cultures. Earning and Learning || 3 days ||  || * America's rich resources have drawn many people to the continent and to sepcific regions throughout our history. Land and Water in the Northeast || 3 days ||  || * The Northwest region is one of incredible scenery and magnificent natural formations.
 * ~ Unit ||~ Start Date (duration) ||~ Essential Questions ||~ Content / Concepts ||~ Skills ||~ Texts ||~ Supporting / Supplementary Materials ||
 * Unit 1
 * Chapter 1
 * Many factors influence climate, which varies from region to region.
 * Each region has special resources ||  ||   || https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-cdgtT9zkpFZGMwYmI1ZDEtOTk2Yy00YjQwLWIxNzctYTJjMjY1MjM5ZjAw/edit ||
 * Chapter 2
 * The government of the US gives citizens the power to elect representatives who make and enfore laws.
 * Citizens have rights as well as responsbilities. ||  ||   || https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-cdgtT9zkpFYTczMWJmMDctZWEwYi00NzE5LWJiYjEtNTkwMTc2OTBlZTAz/edit ||
 * Chapter 3
 * People trade for the goods and services that they need to want.
 * The regions of the US and the nations of the world depend on one another. ||  ||   || https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-cdgtT9zkpFM2FmN2RmNTgtOTk3Ny00Nzk0LTliN2YtMDJjM2IxYjg2ZDlj/edit ||
 * Unit 2 The Northeast ||  || How has the Northeast welcomed new people and new ideas? ||   ||   ||   || https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pqWN-wEuYRs1Y3EQmMCpv0NeD82PJzg2tYTff-1Bvro/edit ||
 * Chapter 4
 * The Northeast produces products for the world to enjoy.
 * Chesapeake Bay and othe bays in the Northeast provide seafood for millions. ||  || @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4kqpTvXh_4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU_KCrbbxMA ||  || People of the Northeast || 4 days ||  || * The Narrangansett lived in the Northeast region before European settlers came to North America. The Land of the Southeast || 3 days ||  || * The main areas of the Southeast region include the coastal plains, the Piedmont, and Appalachia. People and Events of that Shaped the Southeast || 4 days ||  || * The Cherokee have contributed greatly to the history of the Southeast. Water and Land of the Midwest || 3 days ||  || * The Great Lakes link the Midwest region to the Gulf of Mexico and to the Atlantic Ocean. People of the Midwest || 4 days ||  || * The Ojibwa have maintained important cultural traditions and have contributed to the culture of the Midwest. Land and Resources of the Southwest || 3 days ||  || * The Grand Canyon dazzles visitors with its size and beauty. The People of the Southwest || 4 days ||  || * The Navajo have lived in the Southwest for centuries. The Land of the West || 3 days ||  || * Many parts of the West are mountainous. Living in the West || 3 days ||  || * The Tlingit live in the northern part of the West.
 * Chapter 5
 * The Northeast saw the beginnings of the American Revolution, the writing of our nation's Constitution, and the start of many new lives as immigrants arrived in the US.
 * The Northeast was the birthplasce of the abolitionist movement and the women's rights movement.
 * Northeastern cities and their industries have grown and changed. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Unit 3 The Southeast ||  || How have resources and events affected the southeast? ||   ||   ||   || https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pqWN-wEuYRs1Y3EQmMCpv0NeD82PJzg2tYTff-1Bvro/edit ||
 * Chapter 6
 * The mild climates of the coastal areas of the Southeast bring many tourists, but the area has some natural horizons.
 * The Southeast is rich in different resources. These resources are used in different industries throughout the region. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Chapter 7
 * Exploration, settlements, agriculture, and slavery all shaped the early growth of the Southeast region.
 * The Civil War had a major impact on the history of the Southeast.
 * Cities in the Southeast are growing and changing. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Unit 4 The Midwest ||  || Why does our country need a wheat-growing region? ||   ||   ||   || https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pqWN-wEuYRs1Y3EQmMCpv0NeD82PJzg2tYTff-1Bvro/edit ||
 * Chapter 8
 * Erosion has shaped the South Dakota Badlands.
 * The Midwest is one of the world's leading farming regions. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Chapter 9
 * European settlement in the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi valley began with the fur trade. Many of the region's cities and towns began as fur trading centers.
 * Many settlers came to the Midwest in the 1800s to farm the land.
 * The Midwest has been a trade and transportation hub, from long ago to the present. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Unit 5 The Southwest ||  || Why might people want to live in or visit the Southwest? ||   ||   ||   || https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pqWN-wEuYRs1Y3EQmMCpv0NeD82PJzg2tYTff-1Bvro/edit ||
 * Chapter 10
 * The Southwest climate can vary greatly. It is dry in some places and moist in others.
 * The Southwest is a region of discovery and research. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Chapter 11
 * Explorers and missionaries brought a Spanish presence to the Southwest.
 * The cattle industry boomed in the Southwest in the 1800s. The cowboys who herded cattle became part of our nation's lore.
 * High temperature and a shortage of water can make living in the desert a challenge. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Unit 6 The West ||  || How do the resources and people of the West make the region unique? ||   ||   ||   || https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pqWN-wEuYRs1Y3EQmMCpv0NeD82PJzg2tYTff-1Bvro/edit ||
 * Chapter 12
 * The climate in different areas of the West varies greatly.
 * The West is rich in natural resources. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Chapter 13
 * Explorers from Spain and settlers seeking gold helped shape the West.
 * Cities in the West have many different kinds of businesses and attractions. ||  ||   ||   ||