Social Studies Curriculum Map Fourth Grade Draft
	ESSENTIAL QUESTION (optional)	CONTENT	SKILLS	ASSESSMENT	RESOURCE
August	What are the characteristics of the geographic regions of Washington?	Examine a variety of maps to describe basic mapping elements (G1.1.1a) Use basic mapping elements to construct a map (Location, Place) (G1.1.b)		Compare and contrast the geographical regions of Washington. Map Quiz	Washington Past and Present Ch.1 Where Do We Live?
September	How has Washington’s physical geography and resources contributed to people’s decision to make Washington their home?	Locate places, major physical features, and human spatial patterns using maps, globes, and other sources (G1.2.1a) Observe and describe the physical characteristics of the local area and Washington State (G2.1.1		Volcano Activities/ Tectonic plates/Earthquakes	Washington Past and Present Ch.2 Mother Natures Impact
October		Identify choices individuals have in how they interact with the environment(G3.1.1a)		Describe how the rain shadow effect influences weather in western and eastern Washington?	Washington Past and Present Ch.3 The physical environment
November		Describe how distinct physical and human characteristics and their interactions define the Pacific Northwest as a region (G2.3.1) Describe how differing environments both provide varying opportunities and set limits for human activity(G3.2.1a) Describe how people adapt to their environment to meet basic human needs and concerns (G3.2.1b)		Describe and compare the ways in which people satisfy their basic needs and wants through the production of goods and services in each of the regions of Washington Compare how people in each of the regions earn a living.	Washington Past and Present Ch.4 The Geographic Regions
December	What factors are important in the location of economic activities?	Recognize that economies distribute and exchange goods and services in different ways(E2.2.1b)		Identify factors of production for various Washington industries.	Washington Past and Present Ch.11 Our Economy
January	How do political and economic decisions impact our environment and quality of life?	Recognize that people trade or exchange goods and services only when they think they will gain (E2.1.1a)		Explain why different regions of Washington specialize in different economic activities	Washington Past and Present Ch.11 Our Economy
February	Why is Washington’s location on the Pacific Rim important culturally, politically, and economically?	Understand that a higher price for a good or service provides an incentive for buyers to purchase less of a good or service and for producers to make or sell (E2.3.1a)		Explain how trade is important to Washington state within the Pacific Rim.	Washington Past and Present Ch.11 Our Economy
March
April	Who were the first people of Washington and how did they use their environment to meet their basic needs?	Describe and compare patterns of life over time in Washington State including: Native cultures of Washington, Maritime and overland exploration and trade (1774-1849), Immigration, settlement, and interaction of cultures (1830-statehood) (WA1.2.1)		Describe the first people of Washington	Washington Past and Present Ch. 5, Native Americans
May	Who were the cultural groups who immigrated to Washington prior to 1889 and why did they come and where did they settle?	Identify and analyze relationships between historical events (H1.1.1b)		Examine the challenges and conflicts due to early settlement Describe how people traveled to and settled in Washington	Washington Past and Present Ch. 6, Explorers/Early Visitors Ch. 7, Pioneers and Settlers
June	What were the causes of conflict in Washington’	Describe the contributions of people from various cultural groups to the development of local, Washington State, and U.S. history (H1.3.1) Group personal, local, state, and national events in terms of past, present, and future, and place in proper sequence on a timeline (H1.1.1a)		Explain how events in Washington’s past influenced the present. Create a timeline of key events up to 1889	Washington Past and Present Ch. 9, Historic Events