Social Studies Curriculum
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Social Studies 
The fourth grade study of Pennsylvania and the five regions of the United States are focused through these essential questions,
· How do physical features and geographic locations impact where and how people live?
· How do diverse resources, economic and industries affect the progress and growth of a region?· How, when and why do people move?
· How do natural resources determine the development of industries in a region?
· What are the lessons that can be learned from current events?
Topics of Study Throughout The Year Include: - the state's landforms - the state's climate - the state's region -Early Pennsylvanians -Colonial Pennsylvania -Canals The Regions of the United States: - The Northeast - The South - The Middle West - The West Fun Games: Maps Click here for a Map Quiz State Identification Quiz Other State Capital Quiz Test your Knowledge of US Cities, US Capitals, and Famous US Landmarks Click Here for Information about the Civil War Current Events Time for Kids Check out this fun site to learn more about our government and elections: http://www.kidsvotingsoutheastpa.org Think you are a pro at US Geography and History? Try these interactive quizzes for the other locations/continents: Europe Middle East Central America South America Africa Australia Canada World Flags Quiz World Geography Word Scramble All About PA
| World Almanac For Kids - PA Facts |
| http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/WAKI-ViewArticle.aspx?pin=wwwwak-430&article_id=776&chapter_id=15&chapter_title=United_States&article_title=Pennsylvania |
| Pennsylvania Fact Monster |
| http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0108264.html- |
| Pennsylvania Facts |
| http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108264.html |
| Pennsylvania Weather |
| http://www.weatherhub.com/states/PA.htm |
| Pennsylvania Facts and Trivia |
| http://www.50states.com/facts/penn.htm |
| Visitor Information |
| http://www.visitpa.com/index.aspx |
| PA 50 States Facts |
| http://www.50states.com/pennsylv.htm |
| PA Dutch Country |
| http://www.padutchcountry.com/ |
| Historical Philadelphia |
| http://www.ushistory.org/tour/ |
| PA Historical Commision |
| http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/ |
| PA Facts |
| http://www.state.pa.us |
| Hershey Park |