4th- Mrs. Young / 4th Grade Social Studies

      Social Studies
The fourth grade study of Pennsylvania and the five regions of the United States are focused through these essential questions,
·        How do physical features and geographic locations impact where and how people live?
·        How do diverse resources, economic and industries affect the progress and growth of a
         region?
·        How, when and why do people move?
·        How do natural resources determine the development of industries in a region?
·        What are the lessons that can be learned from current events?
Text Books:
Harcourt, States and Regions*Book available online* It is an excellent source for reviewing and studying (or if a textbook is ever forgotten in school…). To access the site from home, go to: http://eharcourtschool.com
user name: sstudies
password: u2m5

MacMillian, McGraw Hill, Our Pennsylvania
Topics of Study Throughout The Year Include:

- the state"s landforms and water forms
- the state"s climate
- the state"s region
-Early Pennsylvanians
-Colonial Pennsylvania
-Canals

The Regions of the United States:
- The Northeast
- The South
- The Middle West
- The West
Oregon Trail Simulation
Fun Games:
Maps
Click here for a Map Quiz
State Identification Quiz

Other
State Capital Quiz
Test your Knowledge of US Cities, US Capitals, and Famous US Landmarks
Click Here for Information about the Civil War

Current Events
Time for Kids

Check out this fun site to learn more about our government and elections:
http://www.kidsvotingsoutheastpa.org

Think you are a pro at US Geography and History? Try these interactive quizzes for the other locations/continents:
Europe
Middle East
Central America
South America
Africa
Australia
Canada

World Flags Quiz
World Geography Word Scramble

All About PA
World Almanac For Kids - PA Facts

http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/WAKI-ViewArticle.aspx?pin=wwwwak-430&article_id=776&chapter_id=15&chapter_title=United_States&article_title=Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Fact Monster

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0108264.html-

Pennsylvania Facts

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108264.html

Pennsylvania Weather

http://www.weatherhub.com/states/PA.htm

Pennsylvania Facts and Trivia

http://www.50states.com/facts/penn.htm

Visitor Information

http://www.visitpa.com/index.aspx

PA 50 States Facts

http://www.50states.com/pennsylv.htm

PA Dutch Country

http://www.padutchcountry.com/

Historical Philadelphia

http://www.ushistory.org/tour/

PA Historical Commision

http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/

PA Facts

http://www.state.pa.us

Hershey Park

** please note all links are external websites, not operated by Council Rock School District

Newtown

Elementary

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4th- Mrs. Young