IXL Skill Plan | Standards of Excellence: Grade 4

Standards of Excellence: Grade 4

Skills available for Georgia fourth-grade social studies standards

Section

Historical Understandings
Geographic Understandings
Government/Civic Understandings
Economic Understandings
Map and Globe Skills
Information Processing Skills

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SS4H	Historical Understandings
SS4H1 Explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution.
SS4H1.a Trace the events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America: French and Indian War, 1765 Stamp Act, the slogan "no taxation without representation," the activities of the Sons of Liberty, the activities of the Daughters of Liberty, Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party.		1. The American Revolution: the Thirteen Colonies under British rule 2. The American Revolution: New British taxes 3. The American Revolution: the Boston Tea Party
SS4H1.a Trace the events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America: French and Indian War, 1765 Stamp Act, the slogan "no taxation without representation," the activities of the Sons of Liberty, the activities of the Daughters of Liberty, Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party.
1. The American Revolution: the Thirteen Colonies under British rule 2. The American Revolution: New British taxes 3. The American Revolution: the Boston Tea Party

SS4H1.b Describe the influence of key individuals and groups during the American Revolution: King George III, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, John Adams, Paul Revere, and Black regiments.		18th century figures 1. Benjamin Franklin 2. Paul Revere 3. Thomas Jefferson The American Revolution 4. The American Revolution: the Boston Tea Party 5. The American Revolution: the rebellion begins 6. The American Revolution: preparing for war 7. The American Revolution: struggle for independence 8. The American Revolution: turning the tide of the war 9. The American Revolution: conclusion and aftermath
SS4H1.b Describe the influence of key individuals and groups during the American Revolution: King George III, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, John Adams, Paul Revere, and Black regiments.
18th century figures 1. Benjamin Franklin 2. Paul Revere 3. Thomas Jefferson The American Revolution 4. The American Revolution: the Boston Tea Party 5. The American Revolution: the rebellion begins 6. The American Revolution: preparing for war 7. The American Revolution: struggle for independence 8. The American Revolution: turning the tide of the war 9. The American Revolution: conclusion and aftermath

SS4H1.c Describe the major events of the American Revolution and explain the factors leading to American victory and British defeat; include the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown.		1. The American Revolution: the rebellion begins 2. The American Revolution: struggle for independence 3. The American Revolution: turning the tide of the war 4. The American Revolution: conclusion and aftermath
SS4H1.c Describe the major events of the American Revolution and explain the factors leading to American victory and British defeat; include the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown.
1. The American Revolution: the rebellion begins 2. The American Revolution: struggle for independence 3. The American Revolution: turning the tide of the war 4. The American Revolution: conclusion and aftermath

SS4H1.d Explain the writing of the Declaration of Independence; include who wrote it, how it was written, why it was necessary, and how it was a response to tyranny and the abuse of power.		1. The American Revolution: struggle for independence
SS4H1.d Explain the writing of the Declaration of Independence; include who wrote it, how it was written, why it was necessary, and how it was a response to tyranny and the abuse of power.
1. The American Revolution: struggle for independence
SS4H2 Analyze the challenges faced by the framers of the Constitution.
SS4H2.a Identify the major leaders of the Constitutional Convention (James Madison, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin).
SS4H2.a Identify the major leaders of the Constitutional Convention (James Madison, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin).


SS4H2.b Evaluate the major issues debated at the Constitutional Convention: the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the rights of states to govern themselves (federal system), the Great Compromise, and slavery (Three-Fifths Compromise).		1. Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part I 2. The Constitution
SS4H2.b Evaluate the major issues debated at the Constitutional Convention: the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the rights of states to govern themselves (federal system), the Great Compromise, and slavery (Three-Fifths Compromise).
1. Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part I 2. The Constitution
SS4H3 Explain westward expansion in America.
SS4H3.a Describe the causes and events of the War of 1812; include the burning of the Capitol and the White House and the writing of "The Star Spangled Banner."		1. The War of 1812: causes 2. The War of 1812: events and effects
SS4H3.a Describe the causes and events of the War of 1812; include the burning of the Capitol and the White House and the writing of "The Star Spangled Banner."
1. The War of 1812: causes 2. The War of 1812: events and effects

SS4H3.b Describe the impact of westward expansion on American Indians; include the Trail of Tears, Battle of Little Bighorn and the forced relocation of American Indians to reservations.
SS4H3.b Describe the impact of westward expansion on American Indians; include the Trail of Tears, Battle of Little Bighorn and the forced relocation of American Indians to reservations.


SS4H3.c Describe territorial expansion with emphasis on the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the acquisitions of Texas (the Alamo and independence), Oregon (Oregon Trail), and California (Gold Rush and the development of mining towns).		1. The Louisiana Purchase 2. The Lewis and Clark Expedition
SS4H3.c Describe territorial expansion with emphasis on the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the acquisitions of Texas (the Alamo and independence), Oregon (Oregon Trail), and California (Gold Rush and the development of mining towns).
1. The Louisiana Purchase 2. The Lewis and Clark Expedition
SS4H4 Examine the main ideas of the abolitionist and suffrage movements.
SS4H4.a Discuss contributions of and challenges faced by Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman.		1. Frederick Douglass 2. Harriet Tubman 3. Susan B. Anthony 4. Antebellum Period: abolitionist and proslavery perspectives
SS4H4.a Discuss contributions of and challenges faced by Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman.
1. Frederick Douglass 2. Harriet Tubman 3. Susan B. Anthony 4. Antebellum Period: abolitionist and proslavery perspectives
SS4H5 Explain the causes, major events, and consequences of the Civil War.
SS4H5.a Identify Uncle Tom's Cabin and John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry and explain how each of these events was related to the Civil War.		1. Antebellum Period: abolitionist and proslavery perspectives 2. Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part II
SS4H5.a Identify Uncle Tom's Cabin and John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry and explain how each of these events was related to the Civil War.
1. Antebellum Period: abolitionist and proslavery perspectives 2. Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part II

SS4H5.b Discuss how the issues of states' rights and slavery increased tensions between the North and South.		1. Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part I 2. Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part II
SS4H5.b Discuss how the issues of states' rights and slavery increased tensions between the North and South.
1. Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part I 2. Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part II

SS4H5.c Identify major battles, campaigns, and events: Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, the Atlanta Campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea, and Appomattox Court House.		1. The Civil War: the beginning of the war 2. The Civil War: the First Battle of Bull Run to Gettysburg 3. The Civil War: the end of the war
SS4H5.c Identify major battles, campaigns, and events: Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, the Atlanta Campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea, and Appomattox Court House.
1. The Civil War: the beginning of the war 2. The Civil War: the First Battle of Bull Run to Gettysburg 3. The Civil War: the end of the war

SS4H5.d Describe the roles of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, and William T. Sherman.		1. The Civil War: the beginning of the war 2. The Civil War: the First Battle of Bull Run to Gettysburg 3. The Civil War: the end of the war
SS4H5.d Describe the roles of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, and William T. Sherman.
1. The Civil War: the beginning of the war 2. The Civil War: the First Battle of Bull Run to Gettysburg 3. The Civil War: the end of the war

SS4H5.e Describe the effects of war on the North and South.		1. Reconstruction
SS4H5.e Describe the effects of war on the North and South.
1. Reconstruction
SS4H6 Analyze the effects of Reconstruction on American life.
SS4H6.a Describe the purpose of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.		1. Reconstruction
SS4H6.a Describe the purpose of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.
1. Reconstruction

SS4H6.b Explain the work of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands (Freedmen's Bureau).		1. Reconstruction
SS4H6.b Explain the work of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands (Freedmen's Bureau).
1. Reconstruction

SS4H6.c Explain how slavery was replaced by sharecropping and how freed African Americans or Blacks were prevented from exercising their newly won rights.		1. Reconstruction
SS4H6.c Explain how slavery was replaced by sharecropping and how freed African Americans or Blacks were prevented from exercising their newly won rights.
1. Reconstruction

SS4H6.d Describe the effects of Jim Crow laws and practices.
SS4H6.d Describe the effects of Jim Crow laws and practices.

SS4G	Geographic Understandings
SS4G1 Locate important physical and man-made features in the United States.
SS4G1.a Locate major physical features of the United States: the Atlantic Coastal Plain, the Great Plains, the Continental Divide, the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi River, and the Great Lakes.
SS4G1.a Locate major physical features of the United States: the Atlantic Coastal Plain, the Great Plains, the Continental Divide, the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi River, and the Great Lakes.


SS4G1.b Locate major man-made features of the United States: New York City, NY; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, D.C.; Gettysburg, PA; and the Erie Canal.		Identify landmarks and monuments 1. Identify American landmarks and monuments: part I 2. Identify American landmarks and monuments: part II Landmarks 3. The White House 4. The Statue of Liberty 5. The Empire State Building 6. The Golden Gate Bridge Monuments 7. The Washington Monument 8. The Lincoln Memorial 9. Mount Rushmore Cities 10. Cities of the West 11. Cities of the Midwest 12. Cities of the Southeast 13. Cities of the Northeast 14. Major U.S. cities
SS4G1.b Locate major man-made features of the United States: New York City, NY; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, D.C.; Gettysburg, PA; and the Erie Canal.
Identify landmarks and monuments 1. Identify American landmarks and monuments: part I 2. Identify American landmarks and monuments: part II Landmarks 3. The White House 4. The Statue of Liberty 5. The Empire State Building 6. The Golden Gate Bridge Monuments 7. The Washington Monument 8. The Lincoln Memorial 9. Mount Rushmore Cities 10. Cities of the West 11. Cities of the Midwest 12. Cities of the Southeast 13. Cities of the Northeast 14. Major U.S. cities
SS4G2 Describe how physical systems affect human systems.
SS4G2.a Explain how each force (American and British) attempted to use the physical geography of each battle site (Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown) to its benefit.		1. The American Revolution: the rebellion begins 2. The American Revolution: turning the tide of the war 3. The American Revolution: conclusion and aftermath
SS4G2.a Explain how each force (American and British) attempted to use the physical geography of each battle site (Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown) to its benefit.
1. The American Revolution: the rebellion begins 2. The American Revolution: turning the tide of the war 3. The American Revolution: conclusion and aftermath

SS4G2.b Describe physical barriers that hindered and physical gateways that benefited territorial expansion from 1801 to 1861.		1. The Louisiana Purchase 2. The Lewis and Clark Expedition
SS4G2.b Describe physical barriers that hindered and physical gateways that benefited territorial expansion from 1801 to 1861.
1. The Louisiana Purchase 2. The Lewis and Clark Expedition

SS4CG	Government/Civic Understandings
SS4CG1 Describe the meaning of:
SS4CG1.a Natural rights as found in the Declaration of Independence (the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)
SS4CG1.a Natural rights as found in the Declaration of Independence (the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)


SS4CG1.b We the People from the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution as a reflection of consent of the governed or popular sovereignty
SS4CG1.b We the People from the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution as a reflection of consent of the governed or popular sovereignty


SS4CG1.c The federal system of government in the U.S. (federal powers, state powers, and shared powers)		1. The Constitution
SS4CG1.c The federal system of government in the U.S. (federal powers, state powers, and shared powers)
1. The Constitution

SS4CG1.d Representative democracy/republic		1. The Constitution
SS4CG1.d Representative democracy/republic
1. The Constitution
SS4CG2 Explain the importance of freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
SS4CG3 Describe the structure of government and the Bill of Rights.
SS4CG3.a Describe how the three branches of government interact with each other (checks and balances and separation of powers), and how they relate to local, state, and federal government.		1. The Constitution 2. Checks and balances
SS4CG3.a Describe how the three branches of government interact with each other (checks and balances and separation of powers), and how they relate to local, state, and federal government.
1. The Constitution 2. Checks and balances

SS4CG3.b Identify and explain the rights in the Bill of Rights, describe how the Bill of Rights places limits on the powers of government, and explain the reasons for its inclusion in the Constitution in 1791.		1. The Bill of Rights
SS4CG3.b Identify and explain the rights in the Bill of Rights, describe how the Bill of Rights places limits on the powers of government, and explain the reasons for its inclusion in the Constitution in 1791.
1. The Bill of Rights

SS4E	Economic Understandings
SS4E1 Use the basic economic concepts of trade, opportunity cost, specialization, voluntary exchange, productivity, and price incentives to illustrate historical events.
SS4E1.a Describe opportunity cost and its relationship to decision-making across time (e.g., decisions to settle in the west).		1. Opportunity cost
SS4E1.a Describe opportunity cost and its relationship to decision-making across time (e.g., decisions to settle in the west).
1. Opportunity cost

SS4E1.b Explain how price incentives affect people's behavior and choices: decisions about what crops (e.g., cotton, and tobacco) to grow and products (e.g., textiles) to produce.		1. What is economics?
SS4E1.b Explain how price incentives affect people's behavior and choices: decisions about what crops (e.g., cotton, and tobacco) to grow and products (e.g., textiles) to produce.
1. What is economics?

SS4E1.c Describe how specialization improves standards of living (e.g., differences in the economies in the North and South).
SS4E1.c Describe how specialization improves standards of living (e.g., differences in the economies in the North and South).


SS4E1.d Explain how voluntary exchange helps both buyers and sellers (e.g., Gold Rush mining towns).
SS4E1.d Explain how voluntary exchange helps both buyers and sellers (e.g., Gold Rush mining towns).


SS4E1.e Describe how trade promotes economic activity (e.g., trade between the U.S. and Europe).
SS4E1.e Describe how trade promotes economic activity (e.g., trade between the U.S. and Europe).


SS4E1.f Give examples of technological advancements and their impact on business productivity during the development of the United States (e.g., cotton gin, steamboat, steam locomotive, and telegraph).		1. Antebellum Period: economies of the North and South
SS4E1.f Give examples of technological advancements and their impact on business productivity during the development of the United States (e.g., cotton gin, steamboat, steam locomotive, and telegraph).
1. Antebellum Period: economies of the North and South
SS4E2 Identify the elements of a personal budget (income, expenditures, and saving) and explain why personal spending and saving decisions are important.

Map and Globe Skills
SS4MG The student will use maps to retrieve social studies information.
SS4MG.5 use graphic scales to determine distances on a map
SS4MG.5 use graphic scales to determine distances on a map


SS4MG.6 use map key/legend to acquire information from historical, physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps		1. Jamestown: growth of a colony 2. The American Revolution: the rebellion begins 3. The Lewis and Clark Expedition 4. The War of 1812: events and effects 5. The Civil War: the beginning of the war
SS4MG.6 use map key/legend to acquire information from historical, physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps
1. Jamestown: growth of a colony 2. The American Revolution: the rebellion begins 3. The Lewis and Clark Expedition 4. The War of 1812: events and effects 5. The Civil War: the beginning of the war

SS4MG.7 use a map to explain impact of geography on historical and current events		1. Southern colonies: economy and slavery 2. The Louisiana Purchase 3. The Lewis and Clark Expedition 4. The War of 1812: causes 5. Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part II
SS4MG.7 use a map to explain impact of geography on historical and current events
1. Southern colonies: economy and slavery 2. The Louisiana Purchase 3. The Lewis and Clark Expedition 4. The War of 1812: causes 5. Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part II

SS4MG.8 draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps		1. New England colonies: economy and conflict 2. The American Revolution: the rebellion begins 3. The Louisiana Purchase 4. The War of 1812: events and effects 5. Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part II
SS4MG.8 draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps
1. New England colonies: economy and conflict 2. The American Revolution: the rebellion begins 3. The Louisiana Purchase 4. The War of 1812: events and effects 5. Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part II

SS4MG.9 use latitude and longitude to determine location		1. Use lines of latitude and longitude
SS4MG.9 use latitude and longitude to determine location
1. Use lines of latitude and longitude

SS4MG.10 compare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities		1. The Louisiana Purchase
SS4MG.10 compare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities
1. The Louisiana Purchase

SS4MG.11 compare maps with data sets (charts, tables, graphs) and /or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations
SS4MG.11 compare maps with data sets (charts, tables, graphs) and /or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations

Information Processing Skills
SS4IP The student will be able to locate, analyze, and synthesize information related to social studies topics and apply this information to solve problems/make decisions.
SS4IP.3 identify issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
SS4IP.3 identify issues and/or problems and alternative solutions


SS4IP.5 identify main idea, detail, sequence of events, and cause and effect in a social studies context		American Revolution 1. The American Revolution: the Thirteen Colonies under British rule 2. The American Revolution: conclusion and aftermath War of 1812 3. The War of 1812: causes 4. The War of 1812: events and effects Civil War 5. Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part I 6. The Civil War: the end of the war
SS4IP.5 identify main idea, detail, sequence of events, and cause and effect in a social studies context
American Revolution 1. The American Revolution: the Thirteen Colonies under British rule 2. The American Revolution: conclusion and aftermath War of 1812 3. The War of 1812: causes 4. The War of 1812: events and effects Civil War 5. Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part I 6. The Civil War: the end of the war

SS4IP.6 identify and use primary and secondary sources		American Revolution 1. The American Revolution: preparing for war 2. The American Revolution: struggle for independence The Antebellum Period 3. Antebellum Period: abolitionist and proslavery perspectives Civil War 4. The Civil War: war tactics and the home front
SS4IP.6 identify and use primary and secondary sources
American Revolution 1. The American Revolution: preparing for war 2. The American Revolution: struggle for independence The Antebellum Period 3. Antebellum Period: abolitionist and proslavery perspectives Civil War 4. The Civil War: war tactics and the home front

SS4IP.7 interpret timelines		1. Jamestown: the early years 2. The American Revolution: the Thirteen Colonies under British rule 3. Reading and creating timelines with BCE and CE
SS4IP.7 interpret timelines
1. Jamestown: the early years 2. The American Revolution: the Thirteen Colonies under British rule 3. Reading and creating timelines with BCE and CE

SS4IP.10 analyze artifacts		1. John Deere
SS4IP.10 analyze artifacts
1. John Deere

SS4IP.11 draw conclusions and make generalizations
SS4IP.11 draw conclusions and make generalizations


SS4IP.12 analyze graphs and diagrams		Economics 1. Middle colonies: economy and society 2. Antebellum Period: economies of the North and South 3. Create and use supply and demand curves 4. Identify shortage and surplus with graphs Government 5. Southern colonies: founding and government 6. Checks and balances
SS4IP.12 analyze graphs and diagrams
Economics 1. Middle colonies: economy and society 2. Antebellum Period: economies of the North and South 3. Create and use supply and demand curves 4. Identify shortage and surplus with graphs Government 5. Southern colonies: founding and government 6. Checks and balances

SS4IP.13 translate dates into centuries, eras, or ages
SS4IP.13 translate dates into centuries, eras, or ages


SS4IP.14 formulate appropriate research questions
SS4IP.14 formulate appropriate research questions


SS4IP.15 determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information
SS4IP.15 determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information


SS4IP.16 check for consistency of information
SS4IP.16 check for consistency of information


SS4IP.17 interpret political cartoons		1. Reconstruction
SS4IP.17 interpret political cartoons
1. Reconstruction