Revised curriculum map: Grade 4 Social Studies

Lowell Public Schools is moving to a rotating schedule for Social Studies and Science instruction at the elementary level. Rather than alternate days or force teachers to choose one content area over the other due to time constraints, the revised curriculum map will allow for better planning and deeper exploration and project-based wor in both areas. month topics key vocabulary

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scale e$uator hemisphere latitude longitude coordinate boundary capital region northeast southeast midwest southwest western !ew %ngland monument memorial statue landmar honor construction

January

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February

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Time permitting in May / June: review basic world geography including continents, oceans,

and cardinal directions, and introduce several countries in South America, Europe, Asia and Africa.