Fourth Grade Learning Expectations
The fourth grade curriculum is a comprehensive study of civics, New Jersey history and geography. Students will identify symbols and offices of New Jersey government, as well as aspects of citizenship. They will explore New Jersey history, focusing on exploration, settlement and immigration. Students will conduct in-depth research on the culture of the Lenape Indians.
Civics
A democracy is a form of government in which the people have power. Citizens have rights, duties, and responsibilities in a democracy. Governments play important roles at the local, state, county and national levels.
Geography
Places on the earth can be described by absolute location (latitude and longitude) and relative location (compass directions, distances, part of regions, political and geographic boundaries). Maps and globes are representations that depict the Earth in a variety of ways for a variety of purposes. Regions of the earth are areas that have similar characteristics (physical, cultural, residential, population, climate, land use). New Jersey consists of a variety of geographic features. Throughout history people have settled in New Jersey for a variety of reasons.
New Jersey History/The Lenape
The Lenape had a well-developed culture. The Lenape were well established in New Jersey before the arrival of the Europeans, after which their lives and culture were forever changed. There were similarities and differences in the use of land by the Lenape and early settlers. People settled in different places in New Jersey for a variety of reasons. The exchange of goods and services led to trade and interdependence.
The fourth grade curriculum is a comprehensive study of civics, New Jersey history and geography. Students will identify symbols and offices of New Jersey government, as well as aspects of citizenship. They will explore New Jersey history, focusing on exploration, settlement and immigration. Students will conduct in-depth research on the culture of the Lenape Indians.
Civics
A democracy is a form of government in which the people have power. Citizens have rights, duties, and responsibilities in a democracy. Governments play important roles at the local, state, county and national levels.
Geography
Places on the earth can be described by absolute location (latitude and longitude) and relative location (compass directions, distances, part of regions, political and geographic boundaries). Maps and globes are representations that depict the Earth in a variety of ways for a variety of purposes. Regions of the earth are areas that have similar characteristics (physical, cultural, residential, population, climate, land use). New Jersey consists of a variety of geographic features. Throughout history people have settled in New Jersey for a variety of reasons.
New Jersey History/The Lenape
The Lenape had a well-developed culture. The Lenape were well established in New Jersey before the arrival of the Europeans, after which their lives and culture were forever changed. There were similarities and differences in the use of land by the Lenape and early settlers. People settled in different places in New Jersey for a variety of reasons. The exchange of goods and services led to trade and interdependence.