Pioneers
KY Native American Indians
Appalachian People
Thematic Unit
Fourth Grade
KY Standards
Unit designed according to AZ SEI standard format
Early Kentuckians Thematic Unit Two Week Lesson Plan Information General Information and Standards
Kristie Eldridge
Grade 4
Social Studies
Two Week Long State Standards for Social Studies
1 Strand: Social Studies: Government and Civics
2 POSU: SS-4-CS-U-1, SS-4-CS-U-4, SS-4-CS-U-3, SS-4-CS-U-5
3 POSSC: SS-4-CS-S-1, SS-4-CS-S-3, SS-4-CS-S-4
Related Core Content for Assessment
2 SS-04-2.1.1
Students will identify early cultures (Native American, Appalachian, and pioneers) in Kentucky and explain their similarities and differences.
3 DOK 2
4 SS-04-5.2.2
Students will identify and compare the cultures of diverse groups and explain why people explored and settled in Kentucky.
5 DOK 2
6 SS-04-2.3.1
Students will describe various forms of interactions (compromise, cooperation, and conflict) that occurred during the early settlement of Kentucky between diverse groups (Native Americans, early settlers).
DOK 2 SS-4-HP-S-1
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of history using a variety of tools (e.g., primary and secondary sources): • Explain reasons that different groups of people explored and settled in Kentucky • Investigate the influences/contributions of diverse groups to the culture of Kentucky today
Two Week Long ELL Standards for Social Studies:
Framework: Summative Framework (1.) and Formative Framework (2.)
Standard: ELP 5: The Language of Social Studies
Grade Level Cluster: 3-5
Language Domain: Reading (1.) and Writing (2.)
English Language
Proficiency Level: 3
Example Topic: 1. Compare and contrast different people using graphic organizers and sentences.