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GRADE 4 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDE
Developed by: Andrea Easley & Kimberly Jacobs
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4.1.a explaining and using the coordinate grid system of 2-3 Chapter 1 Regions
Geography latitude and longitude to determine absolute locations of Weeks Color in Map with
of California places in California and on Earth 4 Regions
Make a Salt map
4.1.b distinguishing between the two poles; the equator
and the prime meridian; the tropics; and the hemispheres
using coordinates to plot locations identifying the state
capital and describing the basic regions of California,
including how their characteristics and physical
environment affect human activity (e.g., water, landforms,
vegetation, climate)
4.1.c identifying the location of and explaining the
reasons for the growth of towns in relation to the Pacific
Ocean, rivers, valleys, and mountain passes
How does CA’s geography affect its population growth
and the use of the land?
The 4.2.a the major nations of California Indians, their 2-3 Chapter 2 California Native Americans
First geographic distribution, Weeks Native American Venn Diagram-math
Californians Indian Myths Venn Comparing 3
4.2.b economic activities, legends, and religious beliefs; major tribes
and how they depended upon, adapted to and modified the Diorama of various
physical environment by cultivation of land and sea tribes
resources Research paper
Build home models
4.1.e
Following the herds brought the Native Amer. to CA,
What continues to bring people to CA?
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GRADE 4 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDE
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Spanish 4.2.c the early land and sea routes to, and European 6 weeks Chapter 3 Explorers LA
Explorers settlements in, California with a focus on the exploration of Book of ABC
& Settlers the North Pacific, noting the physical barriers of mountains, Explorers
deserts, ocean currents, and wind patterns (e.g., Captain Technologies
Cook, Valdez, Vitus Bering, Juan Cabrillo) the Spanish Resources
exploration and colonization of California, including the Areas ex: Indian
relationships among soldiers, missionaries and Indians (e.g., Ocean
biographies of Juan Crespi, Junipero Serra, Gaspar de
Portola)
Missions
4.2.d the mapping, geographic basis of, and economic
Model of Mission
factors in the placement and function of the Spanish
missions; how the mission system expanded the influence Mission research
of Spain and Catholicism throughout New Spain and Latin paper
America the daily lives of the people, native and non-
native, who occupied the presidios, missions, ranchos, and
pueblos
4.2.e the role of the Franciscans in the change of
California from a hunter-gatherer economy to an
agricultural economy
4.3.b comparisons of how and why people traveled to
California and the routes they traveled (e.g., biographies
and legends of James Beckwourth, Jedediah Smith, John C.
Fremont, Juan Cabrillo)
What was it about CA that drew early
explorers?
What affects did the missions have on CA then and
now?
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GRADE 4 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDE
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Mexican 4.2.f the effects of the Mexican War for Independence on 2-4 Chapter 4 Ranchos
California Alta California, including the territorial boundaries of North Weeks Create a Spanish
America map, diseño
Spanish Vocabulary
4.2.g the period Mexican rule and its attributes, including Book ex:
land grants, secularization of the missions and the rise of Vacquero laso
the rancho economy Journal
California Mission
What are the cause & effect of the following events: models
Mexican War for Independence and closing of the
Missions?
What were the effects of ranchos & pueblos and the
economy of CA?
Newcomers 4.1 D using maps, charts and pictures to describe how 4 weeks Chapter 5 Patty Reed's Doll Bear Flag Revolt LA
from the communities in California vary in land use, vegetation, Passport to
United wildlife, climate, population density, architecture, services, California
States and transportation Gold Rush
Diary of Miner's
4.3 A the location of Mexican settlements in California and Life
other settlements including Ft. Ross and Sutter’s Fort
4.3 b comparisons of how and why people traveled to
California and the routes they traveled (e.g., biographies
and legends of James Beckwourth, Jedediah Smith, John C.
Fremont, Juan Cabrillo)
4.3 c the effect of the Gold Rush on settlements, daily
life, politics, and the physical environment (e.g.,
biographies of John Sutter, Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo,
Phoebe Apperson Hearst)
4.3 d the immigration and migration to California
between 1850 and 1900; its diverse composition, the
countries of origin and their relative locations, and the
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GRADE 4 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDE
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conflicts and accords among diverse groups (e.g., the 1882
Exclusion Act)
4.4 B how the Gold Rush transformed the economy of
California, including the type of products produced and
consumed, changes in towns (e.g., Sacramento, San
Francisco) and economic conflicts between diverse groups
of people rapid American immigration, internal migration,
settlement, and the growth of towns and cities (e.g., Los
Angeles)
What caused the emerging interest in CA and how did
that lead to tension between the United States and
Mexico?
What were the positive and negative effects of the CA
gold rush? How does the gold rush affect us today?
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California 4.3.d the immigration and migration to California between 2-3 Chapter 6 Effects of Rachero's LA
Becomes a 1850 and 1900; its diverse composition, the countries of Weeks Write a letter of
State origin and their relative locations, and the conflicts and concern to
accords among diverse groups (e.g., the 1882 Exclusion government/editorial
Act) to newspaper
Create self seal,
4.3. e the lives of women who helped build early California symbolizing
(e.g., biographies of Bernarda Ruiz, Biddy Mason) themselves, stating
why they chose their
4.3.f how California became a state and how its new
choices.
government differed from those during the Spanish and
Mexican periods Layers of Government
Poster
4.5.a what the U.S. Constitution is and why it is important
(i.e., a written document that defines the structure and
purpose of the U.S. government; describes the shared
powers of federal, state, and local governments)
4.5.b the purpose of the state constitution, its key
principles, and its relationship to the U.S. Constitution
(with an emphasis on California's Constitution) the
similarities (e.g., written documents, rule of law, consent of
the governed, three separate branches) and differences (e.g.,
scope of jurisdiction, limits on government powers, use of
military) among federal, state, and local governments
What led CA to become a state and what were the effects
on its cultural groups?
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GRADE 4 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDE
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The 4.1 e 2-3 Weeks Chapter 7 Visit Sacrament Railroad Writing
Transcontin 4.3.d the immigration and migration to California between Railroad Museum Color in a map
ental 1850 and 1900; its diverse composition, the countries of creating a timeline of
Railroad origin and their relative locations, and the conflicts and major development
accords among diverse groups (e.g., the 1882 Exclusion Point of view writing
Act) from Chinese & Irish
eyes
4.4.a the story and lasting influence of the Pony Express,
Overland Mail Service, Western Union, and the building of
the Transcontinental Railroad, including the contributions
of the Chinese workers to its construction
How did the transcontinental railroad change CA?
Agriculture 4.4.d the development and location of new industries 2 weeks Chapter 8 Tracy's Ag & Dairy Agriculture Science
Advances since the turn of the century, such as aerospace, electronics, industries
large scale commercial agriculture and irrigation projects,
the oil and automobile industries, communications and Guest speakers
defense, and important trade links with the Pacific Basin
California's water system and how it evolved over time into
a network of dams, aqueducts and reservoirs
Describe the importance of agriculture to CA & the
advances that have been made.
What aided in the prosperity of agriculture?
*Most teachers do not get past this chapter
The Mixing 4.3.d the immigration and migration to California between 1-3 weeks Chapter 9 Multi-Cultural
of People 1850 and 1900; its diverse composition, the countries of
origin and their relative locations, and the conflicts and Photo journal of Cal.
accords among diverse groups (e.g., the 1882 Exclusion Identifying
Act) contributions of various
cultures.
Essential Question
Who were the immigrants, who came to CA, and
what countries did they come from?
What were the new immigrants hardships and
contributions?
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GRADE 4 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDE
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1-3 weeks Chapter 10 CLRE materials for Aqueduct, WWI, Math
Building a 4.4.c the effects of the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl Local Government. depression
Better and World War II on California (Kim Jacobs)
California Tracy is the origin to the
4.4.d the development and location of new industries since Free material from a Cal aqueduct. What
the turn of the century, such as aerospace, electronics, large water board products make us the 6th
scale commercial agriculture and irrigation projects, the oil largest economy in the
and automobile industries, communications and defense, World.
and important trade links with the Pacific Basin California's Graph result is
water system and how it evolved over time into a network
of dams, aqueducts and reservoirs
4.4.f the impact of 20th century Californians on the
nation’s artistic and cultural development, including the rise
of the entertainment industry (e.g., biographies of Louis B.
Meyer, Walt Disney, John Steinbeck, Ansel Adams,
Dorothea Lange, John Wayne)
Essential Question
What events helped and hurt CA during the first half
of the 20th century and why?
World War 4.4.d the development and location of new industries since 1-3 weeks Chapter 11 Population Growth & Writing LA
2& the turn of the century, such as aerospace, electronics, large Technological
Beyond scale commercial agriculture and irrigation projects, the oil Advances
and automobile industries, communications and defense,
and important trade links with the Pacific Basin California's Invention reports
water system and how it evolved over time into a network
of dams, aqueducts and reservoirs
Essential Question
How did WWII change life in CA?
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GRADE 4 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDE
Developed by: Andrea Easley & Kimberly Jacobs
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New steps 1-3 weeks Chapter 12 Rights/ Asian
Forward 4.4.d the development and location of new industries since immigrants
the turn of the century, such as aerospace, electronics, large
scale commercial agriculture and irrigation projects, the oil Compare Tracy's land
and automobile industries, communications and defense, use over last 100 years
and important trade links with the Pacific Basin California's and predict (changes).
water system and how it evolved over time into a network Make hypothetical maps.
of dams, aqueducts and reservoirs
4.4.e the history and development of California's public
education system, including universities and community
colleges
Essential Question
In what ways have technology, trade, and education
helped CA to grow in the last 25 years?
Decisions 4.4.d the development and location of new industries since 1-3 weeks Chapter 13 Peoples Decision LA
for the the turn of the century, such as aerospace, electronics, large Shape the future
Future scale commercial agriculture and irrigation projects, the oil
and automobile industries, communications and defense, Íf I were governor"
and important trade links with the Pacific Basin California's essays
water system and how it evolved over time into a network
of dams, aqueducts and reservoirs
4.5.c the structure and function of state governments,
including the roles and responsibilities of their elected
officials
4.5.d the components of California's governance structure
(i.e., cities and towns, Indian rancherias and reservations,
counties, school districts)
Essential Question
How does state government help solve problems?
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