4th Grade Social Studies Resources
Explore these great 4th Grade Units, perfect for supporting your Social Studies instruction.
These following 8 Units from Kids Discover are a perfect way to support your lesson planning and align with 4th Grade Social Studies Standards.
America 1492
The First Americans - The Sea People of the Pacific Northwest
This unit investigates the native tribes of America, in 1492, just before the arrival of Europeans. Delve into the lives of the northwest coast peoples and those of the northeastern forest, and all the tribes in between.
Regions of North America
The Big Picture - Landform Regions - Bodies of Water
For kids studying geography, this issue paints a deeply layered portrait of North America and enables them to easily see the connections among the different characteristics of any particular location.
Geography
What is Geography? Building on Your Resources
Geography, for kids interested in the natural sciences, will take them through how the Earth’s varied landscape is measured and mapped, as well as show them how geography and civilization are connected.
U.S. Landscapes
The United States - The Eastern United States
What place in the United States is like a part in your hair? Where can you find water shooting high into the air from deep inside the earth? Get ready to discover these answers in a journey across our nation.
Maps and Mapmaking
Map Symbols and Terminology - Early Maps
For kids intrigued by these indispensable guides to the records of the Earth, this unit covers these topics in detail, and also covers the recent technical revolution in map-making.
Conservation
Our Natural Resources - Air Pollution - Habitat Destruction
Conservation for kids is explained using thought-provoking examples of how humans impact the earth, followed by tips on how to protect our environment.
Inventions
Thomas Edison - The Automobile - The Telephone
All the latest and greatest inventions, for kids, are covered here, from ones that took years of development – like computers, TVs, and cars – to the ones that were the result of sheer serendipity.
How America Works
America's Democracy - The Legislative Branch
For kids seeking info on the many federal bodies and regulations that keep our country running smoothly, this issue answers all their questions.
