Louisiana Purchase Nearpod
Ducksters Article with questions
4th Grade Social Studies Assignments
- Instructors
- Kelly Leming
- Ms. Sue Brown
- Term
- 2022-2023
- Department
- 4th Grade
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Second Step Lesson 20
Taking Responsibility for Your Actions
Due:
Louisiana Purchase
4.16 - Map the exploration of the Louisiana Territory, and describe the events, struggles, and successes of the purchase, including the significance of: Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea.
Due:
George Washington Day 1
4.15 - Examine the legacy and significance of the presidency of George Washington, including: the creation of cabinet member positions, two-party split, and the push for a strong central government.
Nearpod - George Washington
BrainPop and Time to Climb
Due:
George Washington
George Washington Article with questions
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4.14 Bill of Rights
4.14 - Describe the principles embedded in the Constitution, including:
• Purposes of government (listed in the Preamble)
• Separation of powers
• Branches of government
• Checks and balances
• Recognition and protection of individual rights (in the 1st Amendment)
• Purposes of government (listed in the Preamble)
• Separation of powers
• Branches of government
• Checks and balances
• Recognition and protection of individual rights (in the 1st Amendment)
Bill of Rights
BrainPop and NearPod
Kahoot on Bill of Rights
Due:
4.13
Describe the conflict between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists over ratification of the Constitution, including the need for a Bill of Rights.
Read a text about federalist James Madison and a text about anti-federalist Thomas Jefferson.
Nearpod
Also, Bill of Rights Nearpod if time
Due:
Branches of Government
4.14 - Describe the principles embedded in the Constitution, including:
• Purposes of government (listed in the Preamble)
• Separation of powers
• Branches of government
• Checks and balances
• Recognition and protection of individual rights (in the 1st Amendment)
• Purposes of government (listed in the Preamble)
• Separation of powers
• Branches of government
• Checks and balances
• Recognition and protection of individual rights (in the 1st Amendment)
Brainpop - 3 branches of government
ReadWorks article for daily grade
"The Branches of Government -A Closer Look"
Due:
Second Step Lesson 20
Accountability for your actions
Due:
4.14
Describe the principles embedded in the Constitution, including:
• Purposes of government (listed in the Preamble)
• Separation of powers
• Branches of government
• Checks and balances
• Recognition and protection of individual rights (in the 1st Amendment)
• Purposes of government (listed in the Preamble)
• Separation of powers
• Branches of government
• Checks and balances
• Recognition and protection of individual rights (in the 1st Amendment)
Bill of Rights
BrainPop and NearPod
Due:
4.14
Describe the principles embedded in the Constitution, including:
• Purposes of government (listed in the Preamble)
• Separation of powers
• Branches of government
• Checks and balances
• Recognition and protection of individual rights (in the 1st Amendment)
• Purposes of government (listed in the Preamble)
• Separation of powers
• Branches of government
• Checks and balances
• Recognition and protection of individual rights (in the 1st Amendment)
Brainpop - 3 branches of government
ReadWorks text with questions for a grade
Due:
4.12
4.12 - Identify the roles of James Madison and George Washington during the Constitutional Convention, and analyze the major issues debated, including:
• Distribution of power between the states and federal government
• Great Compromise
• Slavery and the Three-Fifths Compromise
• Distribution of power between the states and federal government
• Great Compromise
• Slavery and the Three-Fifths Compromise
Day 2 of 2 The Great Compromise
Due:
4.12
4.12 - Identify the roles of James Madison and George Washington during the Constitutional Convention, and analyze the major issues debated, including:
• Distribution of power between the states and federal government
• Great Compromise
• Slavery and the Three-Fifths Compromise
• Distribution of power between the states and federal government
• Great Compromise
• Slavery and the Three-Fifths Compromise
Day 1 of 2 Nearpod with Federalism
Foldable
Due:
Second Step Lesson 19
Solving Playground Problems
S - Say the Problem without blame
T - Think of Solutions
E - Explore the Consequences
P - Pick the Best Solution
Due:
Lewis and Clark - Westward Expansion
4.16 - Map the exploration of the Louisiana Territory, and describe the events, struggles, and successes of the purchase, including the significance of: Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea.
Westward Expansion Nearpod
Westward, Ho! worksheet
(Students will answer in complete sentences.)
Due:
George Washington Day 2
4.15 - Examine the legacy and significance of the presidency of George Washington, including: the creation of cabinet member positions, two-party split, and the push for a strong central government.
Nearpod that contains PDF article about George Washington with 5 questions
Daily Grade
Student Code:DXI7S
Due:
George Washington Day 1
4.15 - Examine the legacy and significance of the presidency of George Washington, including: the creation of cabinet member positions, two-party split, and the push for a strong central government.
Nearpod - George Washington
BrainPop and Time to Climb
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Constitutional Convention Kahoot and Quiz Day
4.14 - Describe the principles embedded in the Constitution, including:
• Purposes of government (listed in the Preamble)
• Separation of powers
• Branches of government
• Checks and balances
• Recognition and protection of individual rights (in the 1st Amendment)
• Purposes of government (listed in the Preamble)
• Separation of powers
• Branches of government
• Checks and balances
• Recognition and protection of individual rights (in the 1st Amendment)
Constitutional Convention Kahoot!
Quiz on standards 4.11-4.14
Due:
Second Step Lesson 17 Part 2
Problem Solving Part 2
S - Say the Problem
T - Think of Solutions
E - Explore the Consequences
P - Pick the Best Solution
Due:
4.13
Describe the conflict between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists over ratification of the Constitution, including the need for a Bill of Rights.
Read a text about federalist James Madison and a text about anti-federalist Thomas Jefferson.
Respond to prompt:
You have just read 2 texts. Write an informative paragraph to contrast the views of the federalists and anti-federalists.
Be sure to include evidence from both texts to support your answer.
Due:
4.14
Describe the principles embedded in the Constitution, including:
• Purposes of government (listed in the Preamble)
• Separation of powers
• Branches of government
• Checks and balances
• Recognition and protection of individual rights (in the 1st Amendment)
• Purposes of government (listed in the Preamble)
• Separation of powers
• Branches of government
• Checks and balances
• Recognition and protection of individual rights (in the 1st Amendment)
Bill of Rights
BrainPop and NearPod
Due:
Bill of Rights 4.14
Describe the principles embedded in the Constitution, including:
• Purposes of government (listed in the Preamble)
• Separation of powers
• Branches of government
• Checks and balances
• Recognition and protection of individual rights (in the 1st Amendment)
• Purposes of government (listed in the Preamble)
• Separation of powers
• Branches of government
• Checks and balances
• Recognition and protection of individual rights (in the 1st Amendment)
Brainpop - 3 branches of government
Gallopade pg. 65-66 for a daily grade
Due:
4.12
4.12 - Identify the roles of James Madison and George Washington during the Constitutional Convention, and analyze the major issues debated, including:
• Distribution of power between the states and federal government
• Great Compromise
• Slavery and the Three-Fifths Compromise
• Distribution of power between the states and federal government
• Great Compromise
• Slavery and the Three-Fifths Compromise
Day 2 of 2 The Great Compromise
Due:
Second Step Lesson 15 Handling Put Downs
Handling Put Downs
Due:
4.12
4.12 - Identify the roles of James Madison and George Washington during the Constitutional Convention, and analyze the major issues debated, including:
• Distribution of power between the states and federal government
• Great Compromise
• Slavery and the Three-Fifths Compromise
• Distribution of power between the states and federal government
• Great Compromise
• Slavery and the Three-Fifths Compromise
Day 2 of 2 The Great Compromise
Due:
4.12
4.12 - Identify the roles of James Madison and George Washington during the Constitutional Convention, and analyze the major issues debated, including:
• Distribution of power between the states and federal government
• Great Compromise
• Slavery and the Three-Fifths Compromise
• Distribution of power between the states and federal government
• Great Compromise
• Slavery and the Three-Fifths Compromise
Day 1 of 2 Nearpod with Federalism
Foldable
Due:
4.11
4.11 - Identify the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, including: no power to tax, weak central government, and the impact of Shays' Rebellion.
Articles of Confederation NearPod
Due:
Second Step Lesson 14
Avoid Jumping to Conclusions
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4.08, 4.09
4.08 - Determine the importance of the following groups to the American Revolution:
• Loyalists (Tories)
• Minutemen
• Patriots
• Redcoats
• Sons of Liberty
• Loyalists (Tories)
• Minutemen
• Patriots
• Redcoats
• Sons of Liberty
4.09 - Examine major events and battles of the American Revolution, including:
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
This will be a catch up day due to use of Gallopade pages throughout the week. All Nearpods from the week should be complete.
Due:
4.09
4.09 - Examine major events and battles of the American Revolution, including:
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
The American Revolution: Valley Forge and the Battle of Yorktown
Writing about George Washington
According to what you have watched and seen in the Nearpod, what kind of leader was George Washington? Give 2 reasons to support your description.
Due:
4.09
4.09 - Examine major events and battles of the American Revolution, including:
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
The American Revolution The battles of Bunker Hill and Saratoga
Due:
4.09
4.09 - Examine major events and battles of the American Revolution, including:
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
The American Revolution Who was Paul Revere?
Graded Assignment
Due:
Second Step Lesson 13
Lesson 13 Managing Anxiety
Due:
4.08-4.10
Nearpod Review with quiz
Due:
4.10
Women in the American Revolution Nearpod SFN9E
Due:
4.09 Battle of Yorktown
4.09 - Examine major events and battles of the American Revolution, including:
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
Second Step Lesson 12 Calming Down Anger
Battle of Yorktown Nearpod ZYHCV
Due:
4.10
Women during the American Revolution
Due:
Valley Forge Readworks article
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4.08, 4.09
4.08 - Determine the importance of the following groups to the American Revolution:
• Loyalists (Tories)
• Minutemen
• Patriots
• Redcoats
• Sons of Liberty
• Loyalists (Tories)
• Minutemen
• Patriots
• Redcoats
• Sons of Liberty
4.09 - Examine major events and battles of the American Revolution, including:
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
This will be a catch up day due to use of Gallopade pages throughout the week. All Nearpods from the week should be complete.
Due:
4.09
4.09 - Examine major events and battles of the American Revolution, including:
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
The American Revolution: Valley Forge and the Battle of Yorktown
Writing about George Washington
According to what you have watched and seen in the Nearpod, what kind of leader was George Washington? Give 2 reasons to support your description.
Due:
Second Step Lesson 11
Managing Strong Emotions
Due:
4.09
4.09 - Examine major events and battles of the American Revolution, including:
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
The American Revolution: Valley Forge and the Battle of Yorktown
Writing about George Washington
According to what you have watched and seen in the Nearpod, what kind of leader was George Washington? Give 2 reasons to support your description.
Due:
4.09
4.09 - Examine major events and battles of the American Revolution, including:
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
The American Revolution The battles of Bunker Hill and Saratoga
Due:
4.09
4.09 - Examine major events and battles of the American Revolution, including:
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
• Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Valley Forge
• Battle of Yorktown
The American Revolution Who was Paul Revere?
Due:
Second Step Lesson 10 Strong Emotion
Lesson on Strong Emotion
Due:
Second Step Lesson 9 Showing Compassion
Walk, Walk, Walk video
PowerPoint with Scenario practice
Due:
4.04
4.04 - Evaluate how political, religious, and economic ideas and interests brought about the American Revolution, including:
• Resistance to imperial policy (Proclamation of 1763)
• The Stamp Act, 1765
• The Townshend Acts, 1767
• Tea Act, 1773
• “Taxation without Representation”
• Intolerable/Coercive Acts, 1774
• The role of Patrick Henry
• Resistance to imperial policy (Proclamation of 1763)
• The Stamp Act, 1765
• The Townshend Acts, 1767
• Tea Act, 1773
• “Taxation without Representation”
• Intolerable/Coercive Acts, 1774
• The role of Patrick Henry
Readworks article "Stamp Act"
Text with question set
Due:
4.04
4.04 - Evaluate how political, religious, and economic ideas and interests brought about the American Revolution, including:
• Resistance to imperial policy (Proclamation of 1763)
• The Stamp Act, 1765
• The Townshend Acts, 1767
• Tea Act, 1773
• “Taxation without Representation”
• Intolerable/Coercive Acts, 1774
• The role of Patrick Henry
• Resistance to imperial policy (Proclamation of 1763)
• The Stamp Act, 1765
• The Townshend Acts, 1767
• Tea Act, 1773
• “Taxation without Representation”
• Intolerable/Coercive Acts, 1774
• The role of Patrick Henry
The Road to the Revolution Day 2 of 2
Gallopade Taxes worksheet page 27
Due:
4.03 Review and Quiz
Kahoot - French and Indian War
Quiz
Due:
4.04
4.04 - Evaluate how political, religious, and economic ideas and interests brought about the American Revolution, including:
• Resistance to imperial policy (Proclamation of 1763)
• The Stamp Act, 1765
• The Townshend Acts, 1767
• Tea Act, 1773
• “Taxation without Representation”
• Intolerable/Coercive Acts, 1774
• The role of Patrick Henry
• Resistance to imperial policy (Proclamation of 1763)
• The Stamp Act, 1765
• The Townshend Acts, 1767
• Tea Act, 1773
• “Taxation without Representation”
• Intolerable/Coercive Acts, 1774
• The role of Patrick Henry
The Road to the Revolution
Day 1 of 2
Students will make a foldable regarding taxes and acts passed by King George.
- The Stamp Act
- The Townshend Acts, 1767
- The Tea Act, 1773
- Intolerable/Coercive Acts, 1774
Due:
4-H meeting #1
We will have our first 4-H meeting.
Due:
Second Step Lesson 7
Conversation and Compliments
Due:
4.03 French and Indian War
4.03 - Analyze the causes and consequences of the French and Indian War, and recognize Fort Loudoun's role in it.
Kahoot - French and Indian War
Due:
4.03 French and Indian War
Nearpod - French and Indian War
BrainPop - French and Indian War
Due:
4.02
4.02 - Describe the contributions of Benjamin Franklin during this era, including the development of the Albany Plan of Union and the “Join or Die” political cartoon.
Benjamin Franklin worksheet with questions for daily grade
Due:
4.02 Benjamin Franklin
4.02 - Describe the contributions of Benjamin Franklin during this era, including the development of the Albany Plan of Union and the “Join or Die” political cartoon.
Nearpod - Contributions of Benjamin Franklin
Time to Climb at the end of Nearpod
Due:
Second Step Lesson 5
Understanding different perspectives
Due:
4.02
4.02 - Describe the contributions of Benjamin Franklin during this era, including the development of the Albany Plan of Union and the “Join or Die” political cartoon.
Benjamin Franklin worksheet with questions for daily grade
Due:
4.02 Benjamin Franklin
4.02 - Describe the contributions of Benjamin Franklin during this era, including the development of the Albany Plan of Union and the “Join or Die” political cartoon.
Nearpod - Contributions of Benjamin Franklin
Time to Climb at the end of Nearpod
Due:
4.01
4.01 - Identify and analyze the impact of conflicts between colonists and American Indian nations brought on by the intrusions of colonization.
Foldable about conflict and cooperation
Gallopade page to look at quote and decide if it is the quote of a Native American or European settler
Due:
4.01 Day 1
Thirteen Colonies Interactive Nearpod
Map and Timeline of 13 colonies page (group work)
Due:
Second Step Lesson 5
Understanding Complex Feelings
Due:
4.04 - 4.07 Quiz
Quiz on standards 4.04 - 4.07
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4.07
4.07 - Contrast how the principles set forth in the Declaration of Independence clashed with treatment of different groups including: women, slaves, and American Indians.
Gallopade page 38-39
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4.06
NearPod Declaration of Independence
Due:
Causes of American Revolution 4.04 - 4.06
BrainPop video "Causes of the American Revolution"
Readworks article
"Colonization and Revolutionary War: Introduction to the Revolutionary War"
Text with question set
Due:
Second Step Lesson 4
Respecting People's Differences (Empathy for Different Feelings)
Due:
Causes of American Revolution 4.04 - 4.06
BrainPop video "Causes of the American Revolution"
Readworks article
"Colonization and Revolutionary War: Introduction to the Revolutionary War"
Text with question set
Due:
4.06
NearPod Declaration of Independence
Due:
4.05
NearPod Colonial Protests (peaceful or violent)
Writing Prompt: Explain the colonists' use of tarring and feathering. How was it different from letter writing and boycotts?
Due:
4.04
4.04 - Evaluate how political, religious, and economic ideas and interests brought about the American Revolution, including:
• Resistance to imperial policy (Proclamation of 1763)
• The Stamp Act, 1765
• The Townshend Acts, 1767
• Tea Act, 1773
• “Taxation without Representation”
• Intolerable/Coercive Acts, 1774
• The role of Patrick Henry
• Resistance to imperial policy (Proclamation of 1763)
• The Stamp Act, 1765
• The Townshend Acts, 1767
• Tea Act, 1773
• “Taxation without Representation”
• Intolerable/Coercive Acts, 1774
• The role of Patrick Henry
Readworks article "Stamp Act"
Text with question set
Due:
Second Step Lesson 3
Being Assertive
Due:
4.04
Finish any work, foldables, and Nearpods from the week.
ReadWorks article
Due:
4.04
4.04 - Evaluate how political, religious, and economic ideas and interests brought about the American Revolution, including:
• Resistance to imperial policy (Proclamation of 1763)
• The Stamp Act, 1765
• The Townshend Acts, 1767
• Tea Act, 1773
• “Taxation without Representation”
• Intolerable/Coercive Acts, 1774
• The role of Patrick Henry
• Resistance to imperial policy (Proclamation of 1763)
• The Stamp Act, 1765
• The Townshend Acts, 1767
• Tea Act, 1773
• “Taxation without Representation”
• Intolerable/Coercive Acts, 1774
• The role of Patrick Henry
The Road to the Revolution Day 2 of 2
Gallopade Taxes worksheet page 27
Due:
4.04
4.04 - Evaluate how political, religious, and economic ideas and interests brought about the American Revolution, including:
• Resistance to imperial policy (Proclamation of 1763)
• The Stamp Act, 1765
• The Townshend Acts, 1767
• Tea Act, 1773
• “Taxation without Representation”
• Intolerable/Coercive Acts, 1774
• The role of Patrick Henry
• Resistance to imperial policy (Proclamation of 1763)
• The Stamp Act, 1765
• The Townshend Acts, 1767
• Tea Act, 1773
• “Taxation without Representation”
• Intolerable/Coercive Acts, 1774
• The role of Patrick Henry
The Road to the Revolution
Day 1 of 2
Students will make a foldable regarding taxes and acts passed by King George.
- The Stamp Act
- The Townshend Acts, 1767
- The Tea Act, 1773
- Intolerable/Coercive Acts, 1774
Due:
4.01, 4.02, 4.03 Quiz
4.03 - Analyze the causes and consequences of the French and Indian War, and recognize Fort Loudoun's role in it.
4.02 - Describe the contributions of Benjamin Franklin during this era, including the development of the Albany Plan of Union and the “Join or Die” political cartoon.
4.01 - Identify and analyze the impact of conflicts between colonists and American Indian nations brought on by the intrusions of colonization.
Quiz on 3 standards.
Due:
4.01, 4.02, 4.03
4.01 - Identify and analyze the impact of conflicts between colonists and American Indian nations brought on by the intrusions of colonization.
4.02 - Describe the contributions of Benjamin Franklin during this era, including the development of the Albany Plan of Union and the “Join or Die” political cartoon.
4.03 - Analyze the causes and consequences of the French and Indian War, and recognize Fort Loudoun's role in it.
Quiz on 3 standards.
Due:
4.01, 4.02, 4.03
4.01 - Identify and analyze the impact of conflicts between colonists and American Indian nations brought on by the intrusions of colonization.
4.02 - Describe the contributions of Benjamin Franklin during this era, including the development of the Albany Plan of Union and the “Join or Die” political cartoon.
4.03 - Analyze the causes and consequences of the French and Indian War, and recognize Fort Loudoun's role in it.
Review for quiz on 3 standards.
Gallopade worksheet page 21 - French and Indian War review.
Due:
4.03 French and Indian War
Nearpod - French and Indian War
BrainPop - French and Indian War