History & Social Studies · Kindergarten to Grade 5

4th grade history curriculum: every topic, in teaching order

All 8 topics in 4th grade history, in teaching order, each with the standard it addresses. Free printable sample, and 960 questions in the full workbook.

8 topics960 questions206 printed pagesAges 9–10

What a 4th grade student covers in History & Social Studies

In teaching order. Each line is one topic, its one-line summary, and the standard it addresses.

  1. The five regions of the United StatesUse maps at different scales to locate the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest and West and describe their landforms and climatesD2.Geo.3.3-5
  2. Native nations and their environmentsExplain how Native nations in different regions used and adapted to their environments for food, shelter and clothingD2.Geo.4.3-5
  3. The 50 states and capitalsLocate all 50 states by region on a US map, name their capitals, and use the map key, compass rose and scaleD2.Geo.1.3-5
  4. Primary and secondary sourcesTell primary sources from secondary sources and compare what two sources say about the same eventD2.His.10.3-5
  5. How state government worksExplain the state constitution and the three branches of state government: legislative, executive and judicialD2.Civ.5.3-5
  6. Responsible citizens in a democracyExplain how a democracy depends on people voting, staying informed, following laws and helping their communitiesD2.Civ.2.3-5
  7. Choices: benefits, costs and opportunity costCompare the benefits and costs of a choice and name the opportunity cost, the next-best thing given upD2.Eco.1.3-5
  8. Specialization and trade between regionsExplain why people, businesses and regions specialize in what they make and trade with one anotherD2.Eco.4.3-5

Each topic names the standard it addresses. That alignment is UpOnly Learning's own reading of the published standards; the people who own those standards do not review or endorse what we publish, and standards change.

What one lesson contains

Every topic in every subject follows the same five steps, then an answer key. Nothing changes between subjects, so a student always knows what comes next.

  1. Quick CheckQuestions before you teach, to show what the student already knows. A high score means you can move faster.
  2. Learn ItKey words, step-by-step teaching with lines you can read aloud, worked examples, and the mistakes to watch for.
  3. We Do It TogetherQuestions you work through side by side. The answer and the reason it is the answer are printed right after each question.
  4. You TryThe student works alone. Do a page a day, or as many as the student needs.
  5. Show What You KnowNew questions at the end. Compare the score with the Quick Check to see the change.
  6. Answer KeyEvery question has its answer and a short explanation, at the end of each topic, so a student can work without peeking.

What is in the printable workbook

8 topics, 960 questions and 206 printed pages, with the answer key included.

$9.99 as a PDF you print at home, as many copies as you need for your own household.

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One full topic — The five regions of the United States — as a printable PDF. No payment.

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Every grade of History & Social Studies

Every subject in 4th grade

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Questions parents ask

How many topics are in 4th grade History & Social Studies?

8. They are listed above in teaching order, each with its one-line summary and the standard it addresses.

What does one lesson look like?

Five steps — Quick Check, Learn It, We Do It Together, You Try, Show What You Know — and then an answer key with a short explanation for every question.

Is the sample really free?

Yes. One full topic — The five regions of the United States — as a printable PDF, with the answer key. No payment and no card.

Do you publish grades above 5?

UpOnly Learning publishes kindergarten through grade 5. Nothing above grade 5 is available.