Social Studies

Social Studies
Goals:

Social studies in grade four emphasizes different aspects of world history and ancient civilization. Students are encouraged to analyze various materials and media, develop strong geographical skills, enhance their research and writing skills, and identify different landforms and their affects on people who settle in and around them.

Resources:

Ancient Civilizations (Harcourt Brace)

Among the topics covered in grade five are the following:

• Early People and Lifeways
o People of the Stone Age
o Mesopotamia
o Ancient Israelites
o Phoenicians and Lydians

• Early Civilizations in Africa
o Egypt
o Nubia

• Early Civilizations in Asia
o India and Persia
o China

• Early Civilizations in Europe
o Ancient Greece
o Ancient Rome