Common Planner
K–12 Standards

4th Grade

Other North Carolina Social Studies sets

Inquiry 3-5

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    Compelling Questions

    1. 1

      Identify content required to provide an answer to compelling questions.I.1.1

    2. 2

      Construct compelling questions that promote inquiry with peers.I.1.2

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    Supporting Questions

    1. 3

      Understand how responses to supporting questions provide responses to compelling questions.I.1.3

    2. 4

      Construct and respond to supporting questions that help answer compelling questions with peers.I.1.4

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    Gathering and Evaluating Sources

    1. 5

      Understand academic and domain-specific words in sources to create responses to compelling questions.I.1.5

    2. 6

      Organize relevant information from primary and secondary sources using the origin, authority, structure, credibility, reliability, and context of the sources to guide the selection.I.1.6

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    Developing Claims and Using Evidence

    1. 7

      Construct claims in response to compelling and supporting questions.I.1.7

    2. 8

      Accurately use information from sources when making claims.I.1.8

    3. 9

      Make inferences from information in sources.I.1.9

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    Communicating Ideas

    1. 10

      Construct responses to compelling questions with specific claims and information from teacher-provided sources.I.1.10

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    Taking Informed Action

    1. 11

      Identify ways to address problems related to the compelling question.I.1.11

Behavior Sciences

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    Understand ways in which values and beliefs have influenced the development of North Carolina’s identity as a state.4.B.1

    1. 1

      Explain how traditions, social structure, and artistic expression have contributed to the unique identity of North Carolina.4.B.1.1

    2. 2

      Explain how the values and beliefs of various indigenous, religious, and racial groups have contributed to the development of North Carolina4.B.1.2

Civics and Government

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    Understand the role of citizens in local and state government.4.C&G.1

    1. 1

      Compare the roles and responsibilities of state elected leaders.4.C&G.1.1

    2. 2

      Summarize the ways in which women, indigenous, religious, and racial groups influence local and state government.4.C&G.1.2

    3. 3

      Differentiate between rights and responsibilities reflected in the North Carolina Constitution.4.C&G.1.3

Economics

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    Understand how economic decisions and resources affect the economy of North Carolina.4.E.1

    1. 1

      Explain the ways in which scarcity impacts economic decisions in North Carolina.4.E.1.1

    2. 2

      Explain factors that have led to economic growth and decline for North Carolina’s major industries.4.E.1.2

    3. 3

      Explain ways in which factors of production are influenced by the availability of resources in North Carolina.4.E.1.3

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    Understand the impact of personal financial4.E.2

    1. 1

      Explain the way in which personal financial decisions such as spending and saving may affect everyday life.4.E.2.1

    2. 2

      Exemplify outcomes of positive and negative financial decisions.4.E.2.2

Geography

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    Understand the role geography has played in the development of North Carolina.4.G.1

    1. 1

      Compare the development of various geographic regions in North Carolina using geographic tools and representations.4.G.1.1

    2. 2

      Exemplify the ways in which movement of people, goods and ideas has impacted the development of North Carolina using maps and other geographic tools.4.G.1.2

    3. 3

      Summarize the reasons for forced and voluntary migration to, from, and within North Carolina4.G.1.3

History

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    Understand the role of various people, events, and ideas in shaping North Carolina.4.H.1

    1. 1

      Explain how the experiences and achievements of minorities, indigenous groups, and marginalized people have contributed to change and innovation in North Carolina.4.H.1.1

    2. 2

      Summarize the changing roles of women, indigenous populations and racial groups throughout the history of North Carolina.4.H.1.2

    3. 3

      Explain the ways in which revolution, reform, and resistance have shaped North Carolina.4.H.1.3

    4. 4

      Summarize the role North Carolina has played in major conflicts and events throughout the history of America.4.H.1.4

    5. 5

      Use primary and secondary sources to compare multiple perspectives of various historical events in North Carolina.4.H.1.5

    6. 6

      Explain the significance of historical symbols in North Carolina from various perspectives.4.H.1.6

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
Where can I read the official document?
North Carolina Standards For Grade 4

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