Instructional Resources	Teacher-vetted lesson ideas and supplemental resources correlated to the Oklahoma Academic Content Standards for Social Studies.
	Sample Unit Progression	This course progression provides a sample vision for learning that engages in meaningful, connected social studies. Unit samples offer examples of collaborative and inquiry-based lesson ideas, as well as formative assessments.
	Engagement Strategies	Suggested instructional strategies to support the Social Studies Practices, develop critical thinking, and engage students in collaborative inquiry.

In the fourth grade, student learning is focused on an in-depth study of the geography of the United States.

Students develop an understanding of the physical regions of our nation and the natural resources which have been used to develop a growing economy. Students also explore the cultures and contributions of indigenous peoples of the Americas, as well as the lasting impact of European exploration and colonization of territory which would become the United States. An extensive study of each region explores the human characteristics and economic activities which make each region unique.

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