Social Studies Curriculum

4th Grade

Course Purpose:

Students will evaluate the origins of Illinois in order to determine its role in our nation.

Outcomes and Components:

SS.4.2 Students will assess the growth of Illinois over time and analyze the role Illinois has played in the growth of the United States.

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Standard(s)

  SS.4.2.1 Generate questions about multiple historical sources including timelines and their relationships to the founding and development of Illinois. SS.4.H.2
  SS.4.2.2 Analyze probable causes and effects of events and developments in Illinois history. SS.4.H.3
  SS.4.2.3 Assess the historical connection between Illinois and the United States to explain why individuals and groups differed in their perspectives during the same historical period to include LGBT+ community, diverse groups and individuals.

SS.4.H.1

Public Act 101-0227

Academic Vocabulary: Explain, impact, primary resource, artifacts, timeline, contributed, analyze, assess, perspectives

Content Vocabulary:  Illinois, society, Jane Addams, Hull House, LGBTQ+