4th Grade Social Studies Essential Objectives

1. TSW name the landforms of the five regions of the United States.
2. TSW demonstrate the use of latitude, longitude, map scales, and intermediate compass directions.
3. TSW identify individuals from each region who contributed to United States history.
4. TSW name the three branches of Nebraska state government and identify a responsibility of each branch.
5. TSW describe unique goods and services from each region which are produced and traded throughout the region.
6. TSW explain how natural resources affect the economy of the region. 
7. TSW give examples of how ethnic groups have retained their cultural differences and their influences on the United States regions. 
8. TSW understand the history, geography, and cultures of Nebraska.
9. TSW describe important events in Nebraska History.
10. TSW identify several ethnic groups that contributed to the growth of Nebraska.