Social Studies Curriculum and Projects

The video provides an in-depth look at the social studies curriculum for a fourth grader in the 2024-2025 homeschool year. It covers five units: Native Americans, Government and Elections, Africa and Asia, Europe, and Early Explorers. Each unit includes various activities, projects, and readings designed to engage students in learning about history, geography, and cultures. The curriculum is literature-based and integrates with language arts, offering a comprehensive educational experience.

What curriculum is being used for the 2024-2025 school year for social studies?

• K12

• Time4Learning

• Moving Beyond the Page

• ABCmouse

Which book is NOT part of the Native Americans unit?

• The Very First Americans

• The Trail of Tears

• The First Americans

• The Cherokee

What is the final project for the Native Americans unit?

• A Native American exhibit

• A research paper

• A group presentation

• A diorama

Which historical figure is NOT mentioned in the Power of People unit?

• Rosa Parks

• Albert Einstein

• Thomas Edison

• George Washington

What is the final project for the Power of People unit?

• A wax museum visit

• A debate

• A government quiz

• A mock election

Which country is NOT part of the Africa and Asia unit study?

• Mongolia

• Brazil

• Turkey

• Japan

What is the final project for the Africa and Asia unit?

• A quilt square and Tic Tac Toe activity

• A cultural fair

• A geography bee

• A language project

Which explorer is NOT covered in the Europe and Early Explorers units?

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

What is the final project for the Europe unit?

• A cultural exchange

• The European Nutcracker

• A European map

• A historical timeline

What is the focus of the final project for the Early Explorers unit?

• A historical reenactment

• A treasure hunt

• A sailing expedition

• The life of an explorer