American Heritage

The Learner will: 1. Group state events by historical eras 2. Explore cause and effect relationships 3. Explore information about Ohio history 4. Identify individuals and events in state history 5. Investigate the influence of geography on history 6. Use maps to detect uses of the environment 7. Identify the common characteristics and political boundaries of a community

1. Write a report on a famous pioneer or frontiersman. 2. Take an online tour of Ohio Village. 3. Identify state capitals. 4. Compare ways of mail delivery. 5. Take a field trip to the Ohio Canals.

People in Societies

The Learner will: 1. Identify various cultural groups that have settled in Ohio 2.. Examine the contributions of people of various cultural groups to Ohio's development 3. Show on a map where cultural groups have settled 4.. Examine how Ohio's government deals with the needs and demand of various cultural groups 5.. Identify how members of Ohio's various cultural groups make a living 6.. Compare customs, traditions, and needs of Ohio's various cultural groups

1. Use a map and retrace the national trail in Ohio. 2. Summary of Ohio Presidents throughout history. 3. Study different backgrounds of Ohio ancestors. 4. Learn about Ohio’s economy. 5. Study Native American sites in Ohio.

World Interaction

The Learner will: 1.. Compare customs, traditions, and needs of Ohio's various cultural groups 2. Use maps as a source of information 3. Demonstrate the relationship between historical events in Ohio, the nation and the world. 4. Describe the location of Ohio relative to other states, nations, and physical features of the world 5. Investigate the influence of geography on history

The Learner will: 6... Create tables, charts and graphs to compare climate, vegetation, and resources in Ohio with other states and nations, 7.. Recognize that the government of Ohio deals with governments of other nations. 8. Recognize the interdependence of Ohio’s economy with nations around the world 9. Identify the factors that determine Ohio’s comparative advantage in production. 10. Define a region on the basis of its common characteristics

1. Have a penpal from a different country. 2. Geoglobe interactive games of the Earth’s layers. 3. Report on understanding the Solar System on the Earth. 4. Compare governments of U.S. and other countries. 5. Compare transportation in U.S. to third world countries.

Decision Making Resources

The Learner will: 1. Identify the resources needed to produce a good or service and classify each resource by the factors of production 2. Explain that the demand for factors of production is derived from the demand for goods and services 3. Describe the role of each factor of production in producing a specific good or service and suggest alternative uses for the resources involved 4. Match each factor of production with the payment received

The Learner will: 5. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of specialization in the production process 6. Explain that individuals and households use income to consume goods and services 7. Explain how developing the skills and knowledge of individuals enables them to become better consumers and producers

1. Explain how counties in Ohio got their names. 2. Visit online historical encyclopedia of Ohio. 3. Matching game of Ohio county names with their counties. 4. Online quiz of U.S. geography. 5. Compare what things are used to clean a house today compared to early Ohio communities.

Democratic Processes

The Learner will: 1. Identify the purposes of state government 2.. Link examples of governmental actions with the purposes of state government 3.. Explain the basic function of each branch of local and state government 4.. Explain how the states and their local governments have principal responsibility for domestic functions in the United States

1. Have the students hold a mock election. 2. Visit online tour of Ohio’s capital building. 3. Fieldtrip to Ohio’s state capital. 4. Current Event Journal on Election poles. 5. Compare/Contrast voting now to early 1900’s.

Citizenship: Rights and Responsibilities

The Learner will: 1. Differentiate between facts and opinions 2.. Gain information about issues facing local and state governments 3. Discuss issues facing local and state governments 4.. Assume leadership roles and reflect dispositions that will enhance the learner's effectiveness in addressing public issues.

1. Distinguish between facts of Ohio and myths. 2. Online game of Ohio counties. 3. Discuss issues facing local and state government. 4. Make class electives and their roles. 5. Write a letter to state representative about a local concern.

Ohio 4th Grade Strands: Emphasis on Ohio, its history, resources, government and people, and how it is related to those elements of the United States, and the world.