Dominican International School Kaohsiung
Course Syllabus
Subject: Social Studies Grade: 4 School Year: 2020-2021
Teacher: Ms.Aikman Email: kaikman@disk.kh.edu.tw
Course Description:
Overall Description: Grade 4 social studies uses the Pearson My World Social Studies textbook which focuses on geography, history, government and the economy. Students will have the opportunity to think critically about the world around them while building geography skills and an understanding of the world they live in. The essential questions will allow for students to establish personal meaning and connect to the content in the chapter.
Course Textbooks/Programs:
Primary Textbook:
Bennett, L. B., & Kracht, J. B. (2019). MyWorld interactive social studies. Boston, MA: Pearson.
Class Materials Required:
- One (1) spiral-bound lined notebooks, size A4
- *Plus* Items on the Grade 4 Required Classroom Materials List
Classroom Expectations
In order to promote a safe and positive classroom community and an environment conducive to learning, all students will:
Respect Self
- Listen and follow directions the first time they are given
- Come to class prepared and on time
- Complete all assignments
- Choose to use words that are appropriate for school
- Speak only in English
- Do your best!
Respect Others
- Listen actively to what others have to say and take turns in conversations
- Raise your hand before speaking
- Follow all of the DISK Handbook rules and procedures
Respect Property
- Handle all school and classroom equipment appropriately and with care
- Ask before touching other people’s belongings
Assessment:
Formative, summative, and pre-assessments in the form of projects, quizzes, homework assignments, presentations, quizzes, tests, and quarter exams contribute to the final quarter grade. In addition, students will be assessed for deportment following the DOP STARS Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRS) which are Spiritual, Truthful, Active, Responsible and Studious.
15% Class Participation & Seatwork
20% Homework, Minor Projects, & Portfolio
25% Unit Tests & Major Projects
30% Quarter Exam/Assessment
10% Deportment
Quarter One - Pacing Guide
Week/Dates | TOPIC/TARGETS |
Week 1 August 12-14 | Introductions How does geography affect the way we live? Chapter 1: Geography of the United States Lesson 1 - Land and Regions in the United States |
Week 2 August 17-21 | Chapter 1: Geography of the United States Lesson 1 - Land and Regions in the United States Lesson 2 - Weather and Climate |
Week 3 August 24-28 | Chapter 1: Geography of the United States Lesson 2 - Weather and Climate Lesson 3 - Regions and Resources |
Week 4 August 31 - September 4 | Chapter 1: Geography of the United States Lesson 3 - Regions and Resources Lesson 4 - People and the Land |
Week 5 September 7-11 | Lesson 4 - People and the Land Chapter 1 Review and Assessment Chapter 1 Lesson 1&2 Connections to Taiwan |
Week 6 September 14-18 | Chapter 1 Lesson 1&2 Connections to Taiwan |
Week 7 September 21-25 No School Sep 24-25 | Chapter 1: Connections to Taiwan Lesson 3 & 4 Connections to Taiwan |
Week 8 September 28 - October 2 No School Oct 1-2 | Review Q1 Material for Exams |
Week 9 October 5-9 No School Oct 9 | Q1 Exam Week |
Quarter Two - Pacing Guide
Week/Dates | TOPIC/TARGETS |
Week 1 October 12-16 | How have we stayed the same or changed during our history? Chapter 2: Americans and Their History Lesson 1 - America and Europe |
Week 2 October 19-23 | Chapter 2: Americans and Their History Lesson 1 - America and Europe Lesson 2 - A New Nation |
Week 3 October 26-30 | Chapter 2: Americans and Their History Lesson 2 - A New Nation Lesson 3 - Growth and Civil War |
Week 4 November 2-6 | Chapter 2: Americans and Their History Lesson 3 - Growth and Civil War Lesson 4 - The United States Becomes a World Power |
Week 5 November 9-13 | Chapter 2: Americans and Their History Lesson 4 - The United States Becomes a World Power Lesson 5 - The United States Since World War II |
Week 6 November 16-20 | Chapter 2 Lesson 5 - The United States Since World War II Connections to the History of Taiwan |
Week 7 November 23-27 | Chapter 2 Connections to the History of Taiwan |
Week 8 November 30 - December 4 | Review material for Q2 Exams |
Week 9 December 7-11 | Q2 Exam Week |
Week 10 December 14-18 | Christmas Program Christmas Break Dec.21-Jan.4 |
Quarter Three - Pacing Guide
Week/Dates | TOPIC/TARGETS |
Week 1 January 5-8 | What is special about American government? Chapter 3: Government in the United States Lesson 1 - Principles of Our Government |
Week 2 January 11-15 | Chapter 3: Government in the United States Lesson 1 - Principles of Our Government Lesson 2 - How Our Government Works |
Week 3 January 18-22 | Chapter 3: Government in the United States Lesson 2 - How Our Government Works Lesson 3 - Our Rights and Responsibilities |
Week 4 January 25-29 | Chapter 3: Government in the United States Lesson 3 - Our Rights and Responsibilities Connections to the Government of Taiwan |
Week 5 February 1-5 | Chapter 3: Government in the United States Connections to the Government of Taiwan |
Week 6 February 8-19 No School Feb 10-16 | Chapter 3: Government in the United States Connections to the Government of Taiwan Chinese New Year Break Feb 10-16 |
Week 7 February 22-26 | Chapter 4: The Nation’s Economy Bill Gates Biography |
Week 8 March 1-5 No School Mar 1 | Review for Q3 Exams |
Week 9 March 8-12 | Q3 Exam Week |
Week 10 March 15-19 | ITBS Practice |
Quarter Four- Pacing Guide
Week/Dates | TOPIC/TARGETS |
Week 1 March 22-26 | ITBS Testing How does the economy meet our needs and wants? Chapter 4: The Nation’s Economy Lesson 1 - What is the Economy? Easter Break Mar 29-Apr 5 |
Week 2 April 5-9 No School Apr 5 | Chapter 4: The Nation’s Economy Lesson 1 - What is the Economy? Lesson 2 - Trade and Markets |
Week 3 April 12-16 | Chapter 4: The Nation’s Economy Lesson 2 - Trade and Markets Lesson 3 - People and the Economy |
Week 4 April 19-23 | Chapter 4: The Nation’s Economy Lesson 3 - People and the Economy Lesson 4 - A Global Economy |
Week 5 April 26-30 | Chapter 4: The Nation’s Economy Lesson 4 - A Global Economy |
Week 6 May 3-7 | Chapter 4: The Nation’s Economy Connections to the Economy of Taiwan |
Week 7 May 10-14 | Q4 Material Review for Exams |
Week 8 May 17-21 | Q4 Exams |
Week 9 May 24-28 Half Day May 27,28 |
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