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GRADE 4: UNIT 1 (September – Mid-January)
Regions of the United States
Topic 1: UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY
Notes
MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORKS
EXPECTATIONS
4.8 On a map of the world, locate North America.
On a map of North America, locate the United
States, the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, Gulf of
Mexico, Mississippi and Rio Grande Rivers, the
Great Lakes, Hudson Bay, and the Rocky and
Appalachian Mountain ranges. (G)
"By the end of this unit students will be able
to…"
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Define Longitude, Latitude, and natural
resources
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Locate North America on a map
COMMON CORE
MATERIALS
4.RI.7 Interpret information presented visually,
orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs,
diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive
elements on Web pages) and explain how the
information contributes to an understanding of the
text in which it appears.
1. Nystrom Kit
EXAMPLE ASSIGNMENTS THAT MEET
ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS
To meet the ELA Common Core standard listed
in bold in the left hand column, have students
research one of the topics above and provide facts
about one of them. (e.g., cities, states,
Washington D.C., Boston, Massachusetts)
Vocabulary
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Longitude
Latitude
Natural
resources
North America
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi
River
Rio Grande
River
Hudson Bay
Rocky
Mountains
Appalachian
Mountains
Assessment
FORMAL
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The January
Social Studies
Assessment will
serve as the
common formal
assessment for
this unit
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Topic 2: NORTHEAST REGION
Notes
EXPECTATIONS
MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORKS
4.9 On a map of North America, locate the current
boundaries of the United States (including Alaska
and Hawaii). Locate the North East Region, East
Central Region, South East Region, South Central
Region, Central Region, North Central Region,
Northwest Region, Southwest Region, Alaska and
Hawaii. See Appendix H for a listing of states in
each region. (G)
4.10 Identify the states, state capitals, and major
cities in each region. (G)
4.11 Describe the climate, major physical features,
and major natural resources in each region. (G)
COMMON CORE
4.W. 2. b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions,
concrete details, quotations, or other information and
examples related to the topic.
MATERIALS
1. Nystrom Kit
"By the end of this unit
students will be able to…"
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Identify the New
England states, their
capitals, and major
cities:
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Connecticut
 Hartford
 Bridgeport
 Maine
 Augusta
 Portland
 New Jersey
 Trenton
 Newark
 Massachusetts
 Boston
 Springfield
 Worcester
 Pennsylvania
 Harrisburg
 Philadelphia
 New Hampshire
 Concord
 Manchester
 Rhode Island
 Providence
 Vermont
 Montpelier
 Burlington
 New York
 Albany
 New York C.
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Vocabulary
Describe the climate of
New England
Locate and name the
major mountain ranges,
major landforms, and
bodies of water in the
Northeast Region
 Appalachian
Mountains
 Allegheny Plateau
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New England
Climate
Region
Coal
Landform
Rural
Tourism
Assessment
FORMAL
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The January
Social Studies
Assessment will
serve as the
common formal
assessment for
this unit
BODIES OF WATER
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Atlantic Ocean
Lake Ontario
Lake Erie
Hudson River
Mohawk River
St. Lawrence River
Connecticut River
Give two examples of
natural resources found
in New England
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Topic 3: EAST CENTRAL REGION
Notes
MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORKS
EXPECTATIONS
4.9 4. 9 On a map of North America locate the
current boundaries of the United States (including
Alaska and Hawaii). Locate the North East Region,
East Central Region, South East Region, South
Central Region, Central Region, North Central
Region, Northwest Region, Southwest Region,
Alaska and Hawaii. See Appendix H for a listing of
states in each region. (G)
4.10 Identify the states, state capitals, and major
cities in each region. (G)
4.11 Describe the climate, major physical features,
and major natural resources in each region. (G)
COMMON CORE
4. W.8 Recall relevant information from experiences
or gather relevant information from print and digital
sources; take notes and categorize information, and
provide a list of sources.
"By the end of this unit students will be able to…"
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Identify the Atlantic Coast and Appalachian states, their
capitals, and major cities
o Kentucky
 Frankfort
 Louisville
o Indiana
 Indianapolis
o Delaware
 Dover
o Ohio
 Columbus
o Maryland
 Annapolis
 Baltimore
o North Carolina
 Raleigh
o Tennessee
 Nashville
o Virginia
 Richmond
o West Virginia
 Charleston
o Washington, D.C.
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Describe the climate of the East Central Region states
and Appalachian States
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Locate and name the major mountain ranges, major
landforms, and bodies of water in the East Central
Region and Appalachian States
o Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mts.
o Rappahannock River
o Chesapeake Bay
o Ohio River
o Lake Erie
o Lake Michigan
o Atlantic Ocean
o Mississippi River
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Give two examples of natural resources found in the
East Coast Region and Appalachian States
Materials - Nystrom Kit
Vocabulary
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Temperate
Coal
Forests
Seafood
Piedmont
Urban
Density
Bay
Foothills
Plateaus
Assessment
FORMAL

The January
Social Studies
Assessment will
serve as the
common formal
assessment for
this unit
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Topic 4: SOUTHEAST REGION
Notes
MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORKS
EXPECTATIONS
4. 4. 9 On a map of North America locate the current
boundaries of the United States (including Alaska
and Hawaii). Locate the North East Region, East
Central Region, South East Region, South Central
Region, Central Region, North Central Region,
Northwest Region, Southwest Region, Alaska and
Hawaii. See Appendix H for a listing of states in
each region. (G)
4.10 Identify the states, state capitals, and major
cities in each region. (G)
4.11 Describe the climate, major physical features,
and major natural resources in each region. (G)
"By the end of this unit students will be able to…"
 Identify the Southeast States, their capitals, and
major cities
o Alabama
 Montgomery
o Florida
 Tallahassee
 Miami
o Georgia
 Atlanta
 Savannah
o Mississippi
 Jackson
o South Carolina
 Columbia
 Charleston
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Describe the climate of the Southeast Region and
Gulf States
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Locate and name the major mountain ranges,
major landforms, and bodies of water in the
Southeast Region and Gulf States
o Mississippi River
o Gulf of Mexico
o Atlantic Ocean
COMMON CORE
4.RI.5 Describe the overall structure (e.g.,
chronology, comparison, cause/effect,
problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or
information in a text or part of a text.
o
o
o
o
Materials - Nystrom Kit
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Vocabulary
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Forests
abundant water
supply
petroleum
Peninsula
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
Plateau
Foothills
Island
Gulf
Assessment
FORMAL

The January
Social Studies
Assessment will
serve as the
common formal
assessment for
this unit
LANDFORMS
Atlantic Coastal Plain
Florida Peninsula
Piedmont
Gulf Coastal Plain
Give two examples of natural resources found in
the Southeast and Gulf states
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Topic 5: SOUTH CENTRAL REGION
2012-2013
Notes
EXPECTATIONS
MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORKS
4. 9 On a map of North America locate the current
boundaries of the United States (including Alaska
and Hawaii). Locate the North East Region, East
Central Region, South East Region, South Central
Region, Central Region, North Central Region,
Northwest Region, Southwest Region, Alaska and
Hawaii. See Appendix H for a listing of states in
each region. (G)
4.10 Identify the states, state capitals, and major
cities in each region. (G)
4.11 Describe the climate, major physical features,
and major natural resources in each region. (G)
"By the end of this unit students will be able to…"
 Identify the South Central Region States, their
capitals, and major cities
 Arkansas
 Little Rock
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 Louisiana
 Baton Rouge
 Oklahoma
 Oklahoma City
 Tulsa
 Texas
 Austin
 Dallas
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Describe the climate of the South Central Region
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Locate and name the major mountain ranges,
major landforms, and bodies of water in the South
Central Region
COMMON CORE
Vocabulary
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Forests
Natural gas
Oil
Urban
Region
Plains
Delta
Bays
Humid
Arid
Assessment
FORMAL

The January
Social Studies
Assessment will
serve as the
common formal
assessment for
this unit
BODIES OF WATER
 Gulf of Mexico
 Mississippi River
 Rio Grande
 Red River
4.W.2.a. Introduce a topic clearly and group related
information in paragraphs and sections; include
formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and
multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
LANDFORMS
 Gulf Coastal Plain
 Ozark Plateau
 Great Plains
 Llano Estacado
Materials - Nystrom Kit
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Give two examples of natural resources found in
the South Central Region
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Topic 6: CENTRAL REGION
Notes
MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORKS
EXPECTATIONS
4.9 On a map of North America locate the current
boundaries of the United States (including Alaska
and Hawaii). Locate the North East Region, East
Central Region, South East Region, South Central
Region, Central Region, North Central Region,
Northwest Region, Southwest Region, Alaska and
Hawaii. See Appendix H for a listing of states in
each region. (G)
4.10 Identify the states, state capitals, and major
cities in each region. (G)
4.11 Describe the climate, major physical features,
and major natural resources in each region. (G)
COMMON CORE
"By the end of this unit students will be able to…"
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Identify the Central Region States, their capitals, and
major cities
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Iowa
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Des Moines
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Sioux City
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Kansas
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Topeka
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Wichita
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Missouri

Jefferson City
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St. Louis
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Nebraska
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Lincoln

Omaha
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Illinois

Springfield
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Describe the climate of the Central Region States
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Locate and names the major mountain ranges, major
landforms, and bodies of water in the Central Region
states
4.W.9.b. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to
informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author
uses reasons and evidence to support particular
points in a text”).
Materials - Nystrom Kit
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LANDFORMS
Great Plains
Central Lowlands
Ozark Plateau
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BODIES OF WATER
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Lake Michigan
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Give two examples of natural resources found in the
Great Lake states
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One example of this would be that the Central Region is
the largest producer of corn in the country.
Vocabulary
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Zinc
Soil
Lead
Oil
Lowland
Rural
Urban
Assessment
FORMAL

The January
Social Studies
Assessment will
serve as the
common formal
assessment for
this unit
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Topic 7: NORTH CENTRAL REGION
2012-2013
Notes
4.10 Identify the states, state capitals, and major
cities in each region. (G)
4.11 Describe the climate, major physical features,
and major natural resources in each region. (G)
COMMON CORE
Assessment
FORMAL
EXPECTATIONS
MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORKS
4.9 On a map of North America locate the current
boundaries of the United States (including Alaska
and Hawaii). Locate the North East Region, East
Central Region, South East Region, South Central
Region, Central Region, North Central Region,
Northwest Region, Southwest Region, Alaska and
Hawaii. See Appendix H for a listing of states in
each region. (G)
Vocabulary
"By the end of this unit students will be able to…"
 Identify the North Central states, their capitals,
and major cities
 Michigan
 Lansing
 Detroit
 Minnesota
 St. Paul
 Minneapolis
 Wisconsin
 Madison
 Milwaukee
 North Dakota
 Bismarck
 South Dakota
 Pierre
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Describe the climate of the North Central States
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Locate and name the major mountain ranges,
major landforms, and bodies of water in the
North Central States
4.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to
examine a topic and convey ideas and information
clearly.
Materials - Nystrom Kit
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BODIES OF WATER
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
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MAJOR LANDFORMS
Great Plains
Central Lowlands
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Lake Superior
Lake Huron
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Lake
Michigan
Water
Forests
Soil
Rural
Lowland
Urban
National
Monument
Peninsula

The January
Social Studies
Assessment will
serve as the
common formal
assessment for
this unit
Give two examples of natural resources found in
the Plains states
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Topic 8: NORTHWEST REGION
2012-2013
Notes
Vocabulary
Assessment
FORMAL
EXPECTATIONS
MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORKS
4.9 On a map of North America locate the current
boundaries of the United States (including Alaska
and Hawaii). Locate the North East Region, East
Central Region, South East Region, South Central
Region, Central Region, North Central Region,
Northwest Region, Southwest Region, Alaska and
Hawaii. See Appendix H for a listing of states in
each region. (G)
"By the end of this unit students will be able to…"
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4.10 Identify the states, state capitals, and major
cities in each region. (G)
4.11 Describe the climate, major physical features,
and major natural resources in each region. (G)
COMMON CORE
Identify the Northwest Region States, their
capitals, and major cities
 Washington
 Olympia
 Seattle
 Idaho
 Boise
 Montana
 Helena
 Billings
 Oregon
 Salem
 Portland
 Wyoming
 Cheyenne
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Describe the climate of the Northwest Region
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Locate and name the major mountain ranges,
major landforms, and bodies of water in the
Northwest Region states
4.2.c. Link ideas within categories of information
using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example,
also, because).
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Materials - Nystrom Kit
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Arid
Range
Plateau
Sound
Plain
Mountain
Range
Climate
Tributary

The January
Social Studies
Assessment will
serve as the
common formal
assessment for
this unit
MAJOR LANDFORMS
Coast Ranges
Rocky Mountains
Great Plains
MAJOR BODIES OF WATER
Pacific Ocean
Snake River and Columbia River
Missouri Rivers
Yellowstone River
Give two examples of natural resources found in
the Mountain states
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Topic 9: SOUTHWEST REGION
2012-2013
Notes
EXPECTATIONS
MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORKS
"By the end of this unit students will be able to…"
4.9 On a map of North America locate the current
boundaries of the United States (including Alaska
and Hawaii). Locate the North East Region, East
Central Region, South East Region, South Central
Region, Central Region, North Central Region,
Northwest Region, Southwest Region, Alaska and
Hawaii. See Appendix H for a listing of states in
each region. (G)
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4.10 Identify the states, state capitals, and major
cities in each region. (G)
4.11 Describe the climate, major physical features,
and major natural resources in each region. (G)
COMMON CORE
Identify the Southwest Desert states, their capitals, and major
cities
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Arizona
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Phoenix
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Tucson
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Utah
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Salt Lake City
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Colorado
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Denver
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Aspen
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Nevada

Carson City
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Las Vegas

Reno
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New Mexico

Santa Fe
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California
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Sacramento
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Los Angeles

San Diego
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Describe the climate of the Southwest Region states
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Locate and name the major mountain ranges, major landforms,
and bodies of water in the Southwest Region states
4.W.2.e. Provide a concluding statement or section
related to the information or explanation presented.
Materials - Nystrom Kit
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BODIES OF WATER
Rio Grande River
Pecos River
Lake Mead
Great Salt Lake
Pacific Ocean
Colorado River
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MAJOR LANDFORMS
Sierra Nevada
Rocky Mountains
Great Plains
Colorado Plateau
Great Basin
Vocabulary
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Desert climate
(hot and dry)
Mediterranean
Climate
Oil
Water
Forests
Fish
Basin
Valley
Plains
Assessment
FORMAL

The January
Social Studies
Assessment will
serve as the
common formal
assessment for
this unit
Give two examples of natural resources found in the Southwest
Desert states
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Topic 10: ALASKA AND HAWAII
Notes
MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORKS
EXPECTATIONS
4.9 On a map of North America locate the current
boundaries of the United States (including Alaska
and Hawaii). Locate the North East Region, East
Central Region, South East Region, South Central
Region, Central Region, North Central Region,
Northwest Region, Southwest Region, Alaska and
Hawaii. See Appendix H for a listing of states in
each region. (G)
4.10 Identify the states, state capitals, and major
cities in each region. (G)
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Identify Alaska and Hawaii, their capitals, and
major cities
 Alaska
 Juneau
 Fairbanks
 Hawaii
 Honolulu
 Maui
Describe the climate of both Alaska and Hawaii
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Locate and name the major mountain ranges,
major landforms and bodies of water in Alaska and
Hawaii
 Sierra Nevada Mountains
 Alaska Range
 Brooks Range
 Mt. McKinley
BODIES OF WATER
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Pearl Harbor

Pacific Ocean

Bering Sea

Arctic Ocean
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Give two examples of natural resources found in
the Pacific states
COMMON CORE
4W.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational
texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
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"By the end of this unit students will be able to…"
4.11 Describe the climate, major physical features,
and major natural resources in each state. (G)
Materials - Nystrom Kit
Vocabulary
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Arctic and
subarctic
climates,
Mediterranean,
and tropical
climates
Oil
Water
Forests
fish
Assessment
FORMAL

The January
Social Studies
Assessment will
serve as the
common formal
assessment for
this unit
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Topic 11: UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE
UNITED STATES
* This topic will be tested in June
2012-2013
Notes
EXPECTATIONS
MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORKS
4.12 Identify and describe unique features of the
United States (e.g., the Everglades, the Grand
Canyon, Mount Rushmore, the Redwood Forest,
Yellowstone National Park, and Yosemite National
Park). (G)
COMMON CORE
4.W.2.d. Use precise language and domain-specific
vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Materials - Nystrom Kit
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"By the end of this unit students will be able
to…"
 Identify unique features of the United
States
EXAMPLE ASSIGNMENTS THAT MEET
ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS
To meet the ELA Common Core standard listed
in bold in the left hand column, have students
research one of the topics above and write a brief
description about it. (e.g., the Everglades or
Yellowstone National Park)
Vocabulary
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Assessment
FORMAL
Everglades
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Grand Canyon
Mount
Rushmore
Redwood Forest
Yellowstone
National Park
Yosemite
National Park
The June Social
Studies
Assessment will
serve as the
common formal
assessment for
this unit
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Topic 12: MAJOR MONUMENTS OF THE
UNITED STATES
* This topic will be tested in June
MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORKS
2012-2013
Notes
EXPECTATIONS
"By the end of this unit students will be able
to…"
4.13 Identify major monuments and historical sites
in and around Washington, D.C. (e.g., the Jefferson
 Identify major monuments and historical
and Lincoln Memorials, the Smithsonian Museums,
sites in and around Washington, D.C.
the Library of Congress, the White House, the
Capitol, the Washington Monument, the National
MATERIALS
Archives, Arlington National Cemetery, the Vietnam
Veterans Memorial, the Iwo Jima Memorial, and
TBD
Mount Vernon). (G)
EXAMPLE ASSIGNMENTS THAT MEET
COMMON CORE
ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS
4.RI.4 Determine the meaning of general academic
and domain-specific words or phrases in a text
relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.
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To meet the ELA Common Core standard listed
in bold in the left hand column, have students
research one of the topics above and provide facts
about one of them. (e.g., Mount Vernon, White
House.)
Vocabulary
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Assessment
FORMAL
Arlington
National
Cemetery
Capitol
Jefferson
Memorial
Lincoln
Memorial
Mount Vernon
Smithsonian
Museums
Vietnam
Veterans
Memorial
Washington
Monument
White House
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The June Social
Studies
Assessment will
serve as the
common formal
assessment for
this unit
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GRADE 4: UNIT 2 (Mid-January- June)
Immigration
* Please continue to reinforce the map skills from Unit 1 when teaching about immigration
Topic 1: AGE OF EXPLORATION
Notes
EXPECTATIONS
MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORKS
"By the end of this unit students will be able
4.14 Identify the five different European countries
to…"
(France, Spain, England, Russia, and the
Netherlands) that influenced different regions of the  Identify the five European countries that
present United States at the time the New World was
influenced the New World when it was
being explored and describe how their influence can
explored
be traced to place names, architectural features, and
MATERIALS
language. (H, G)
1. Immigration Reader’s Theater
* Map skills about the states will be tested again
2. Immigration Primary Sources
June
3. North Adams Public Library has an
Immigration kit you can borrow
COMMON CORE
4. Teacher researched interactive websites
5. Nystrom Maps
4.RI.3 Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts
in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including
what happened and why, based on specific
EXAMPLE ASSIGNMENTS THAT MEET
information in the text.
ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS
To meet the ELA Common Core standard listed
in bold in the left hand column, students may use
colored pencils to trace settlement patterns from
the Old World to the New World. For example,
Spain would be colored “yellow” in Europe, and
New Spain would be colored in yellow in North
America.
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Vocabulary
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Age of
Exploration
Colony
Explore
Europe
New World
North America
South America
France
Spain
England
Russia
Netherlands
Assessment
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FORMAL
The June Social
Studies
Assessment will
serve as the
common formal
assessment for
this unit
North Adams Public Schools
Curriculum Map
2012-2013
Topic 2: SETTLING THE NEW WORLD
Notes
EXPECTATIONS
MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORKS
4.15 Describe the diverse nature of the American
people by identifying the distinctive contributions to
American culture of:
B. African Americans, including an explanation of
their early concentration in the South because of
slavery and the Great Migration to northern
cities in the 20th century
C. major European immigrant groups who have
come to America
D. major Spanish-speaking (e.g., Cubans,
Mexicans) and Asian (e.g., Chinese, Japanese,
Korean, Vietnamese) immigrant groups who
have come to America in the 19th and 20th
centuries
* Map skills about the states will be tested again
June
COMMON CORE
4.RI.6 Compare and contrast a firsthand and
secondhand account of the same event or topic;
describe the differences in focus and the information
provided.
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"By the end of this unit students will be able
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Define immigrant and immigration
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Identify the nations immigrants and slaves
originated from before they came to America
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Name Ellis Island and Angel Island as major
immigration ports
MATERIALS
1. Immigration Reader’s Theater
2. Immigration Primary Sources
3. North Adams Public Library has an
Immigration kit you can borrow
EXAMPLE ASSIGNMENTS THAT MEET
ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS
To meet the ELA Common Core standard listed
in bold in the left hand column, have students
read an immigrant’s journal entry or diary and a
story about the immigrants’ journey to America.
Vocabulary
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Immigrant
Immigration
Africa
Asia
Ireland
Germany
England
Spain
France
Slavery
South
Ellis Island
Angel Island
Tenement
Persecution
Famine
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Assessment
FORMAL
The June Social
Studies
Assessment will
serve as the
common formal
assessment for
this unit
North Adams Public Schools
Curriculum Map
Topic 3: THE NATIVE AMERICAN WORLD
MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORKS
4.15 Describe the diverse nature of the American
people by identifying the distinctive contributions to
American culture of:
A. several indigenous peoples in different areas of
the country
* Map skills about the states will be tested again
June
COMMON CORE
4.W. 7 Conduct short research projects that build
knowledge through investigation of different aspects
of a topic.
2012-2013
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"By the end of this unit students will be able
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America at the time it was “discovered”
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EXPECTATIONS
MATERIALS
1. Immigration Reader’s Theater
2. Immigration Primary Sources
3. North Adams Public Library has an
Immigration kit you can borrow
4. Nystrom Kit
EXAMPLE ASSIGNMENTS THAT MEET
ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS
To meet the ELA Common Core standard listed
in bold in the left hand column, have students
map the location of tribes in the U.S., research the
different tribes, and write a brief narrative
describing each tribe.
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Vocabulary
Culture
Indigenous
Inuit
Mohawks
Navajo
Seminoles
Sioux
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Assessment
FORMAL
The June Social
Studies
Assessment will
serve as the
common formal
assessment for
this unit
North Adams Public Schools
Curriculum Map
2012-2013
Topic 4: IMMIGRANT GROUPS IN
MASSACHUSETTS
Notes
MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORKS
4.16 During the Great Wave, identify major
immigrant groups that live in Massachusetts and
where they now live in large numbers (e.g., English,
Irish, Italians, French Canadians, Armenians,
Greeks, Portuguese, Haitians, and Vietnamese).
Identify major immigrant groups of today in
Massachusetts. (H, G)
* Map skills about the states will be tested again
June
COMMON CORE
4.W. 3.b. Use dialogue and description to develop
experiences and events or show the responses of
characters to situations.
EXPECTATIONS
"By the end of this unit students will be able
to…"
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Identify major immigrant groups that live in
Massachusetts
MATERIALS
1. Immigration Reader’s Theater
2. Immigration Primary Sources
3. North Adams Public Library has an
Immigration kit you can borrow
EXAMPLE ASSIGNMENTS THAT MEET
ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS
To meet the ELA Common Core standard listed
in bold in the left hand column, students may
write a short story in which they have immigrated
to America. They may use dialogue in their
stories to illustrate real or imagined characters
they meet or to describe a new experience.
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Vocabulary
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Armenians
Canadians
English
French
Greeks
Haitians
Irish
Potato Famine
Italians
Vietnamese
South America
Assessment
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FORMAL
The June Social
Studies
Assessment will
serve as the
common formal
assessment for
this unit