CUSD #95
Learner Objectives
Social Studies for Fourth Grade
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Give examples of our state (IL) laws and services and describe how they
benefit the state
Summarize the function of the three branches of IL government
Describe the importance of the Bill of Rights
Describe the purpose of the IL constitution
Identify a service organization and describe how it helps your state
Compare and contrast products and services of Illinois with those of other
U.S. regions
Compare and contrast how human, natural and capital resources are used
in Illinois and in regions of the U.S.
Describe factors that influence consumer choice
Compare and contrast how goods and services are produced in
Illinois and in regions of the U.S.
Create a timeline to represent significant events and individuals who have
influenced Illinois
Describe the motives for settling in a given region of the U.S.
Explain how man has influenced natural environments
Use information to interpret a map, identifying significant features and
trends
Identify a natural resource and describe how it influenced the development
of a region
Select an IL institution and describe its importance
Create a timeline to identify technological advances in the U.S