Explorers and Projects in Social Studies

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 teach students about history, geography, culture, and government. 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?

• ABCmouse

• K12

• Time4Learning

• Moving Beyond the Page

Which book is NOT part of the Native Americans unit?

• The Very First Americans

• The Cherokee

• The Trail of Tears

• Native American Animal Stories

What is the final project for the Native Americans unit?

• A field trip

• A group presentation

• A Native American exhibit

• A research paper

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 debate

• A wax museum visit

• A government quiz

• A voting simulation

Which continent is NOT covered in the Africa and Asia unit?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• Australia

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

• A cooking class

• A cultural dance

• A map drawing

• A quilt square

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

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

• The Wright Brothers

• Vasco da Gama

What is the final project for the Europe unit?

• A European Nutcracker project

• A European cuisine tasting

• A European art exhibit

• A European language workshop

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

• Designing a flag

• Creating a map

• Building a model ship

• Writing a journal