Public learning track
Cognition, Environment, and Human Behavior
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
8 lessons
Goal
Examine how learning, biology, habits, and environmental factors interact to shape individual thought and action.
8 lessons
0 of 8 done
- 1Prior Knowledge and How We Learn New IdeasUp nextStart
- 2How Interests and Passions Shape Our ActionsPremiumNot started yet
- 3How People and Environments Affect Each OtherNot started yet
- 4Biology and Environment: Nature and NurtureNot started yet
- 5How Habits Form in Daily LifeNot started yet
- 6Developing Empathy and Perspective-TakingNot started yet
- 7Investigating a School or Community Behavior IssueNot started yet
- 8Synthesizing Influences on Individual BehaviorNot started yet
Standards Covered
- SS.BH1Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Wisconsin students will examine individual cognition, perception, behavior, and identity (Psychology).
- BH1.aWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Individual cognition, perception, and behavior
- SS.BH1.a.mWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Identify patterns such as culture, prior knowledge, family, peers, school, communities, and personal interests that influence a person’s cognition, perception, and behavior.
- SS.BH1.a.4Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Describe how a person's understanding, perceptions, and behaviors are affected by relationships and environments.
- SS.BH1.a.hWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Analyze biological and environmental factors that influence a person’s cognition, perception, and behavior. Explain the interaction of biology and experience (i.e., nature and nurture) and its influence on behavior. Using scientific practices, conduct research related to a problem or issue affecting individuals and/or society.
- BH1.bWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Personal identity and empathy
- SS.BH1.b.2Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Identify situations and places that impact a person’s emotions.
- SS.BH1.b.4Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Describe how culture, ethnicity, race, age, religion, gender, and social class can help form self-image and identity.
Curriculum Framework
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
1
6 lessons
Emotions, Relationships, and Social Choices
Understand how personal emotions, family, friends, and everyday choices shape interpersonal relationships and well-being.
2
8 lessons
Cognition, Environment, and Human Behavior
Examine how learning, biology, habits, and environmental factors interact to shape individual thought and action.
3
7 lessons
Understanding Personal and Cultural Identity
Explore the foundational elements of personal identity, including how family heritage, culture, religion, age, and social background shape who we are.
4
7 lessons
Diversity, Inclusion, and Celebrating Differences
Examine the impacts of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination while learning how to foster inclusive communities and celebrate diverse cultural identities.
5
7 lessons
Cultural Universals and Meeting Basic Needs
Explore how cultures around the world share universal human experiences while meeting essential needs for food, shelter, learning, and family life.
6
7 lessons
Environmental Adaptation and Community Solutions
Analyze how diverse communities adapt to their environments, use traditional knowledge and technology, and solve complex community challenges.
7
6 lessons
Group Dynamics: Why Groups Form, Cooperate, and Clash
Explore why people form communities and examine the cultural, social, and resource-based factors that drive cooperation and conflict among groups.
8
8 lessons
Building Peace: Diplomacy, Institutions, and Conflict Resolution
Examine how treaties, trade, institutions, and peaceful strategies help communities resolve disagreements and foster global cooperation.
9
7 lessons
Understanding Civic Communities and Collaboration
Explore how citizens, organizations, and governments collaborate at school, local, tribal, state, and global levels to address community challenges.
10
7 lessons
Taking Civic Action: Planning and Leading Community Projects
Research community issues, advocate with elected officials, and carry out collaborative service-learning projects from planning through final presentation.
11
7 lessons
Cultural Traditions, Values, and the Environment
Explore how cultural values and traditions develop, how perspectives shape everyday experiences, and how different cultures interpret the natural world.
12
5 lessons
Cross-Cultural Empathy and Global Connections
Develop strategies to overcome cultural bias, understand the role of institutions, and examine how local community actions connect to global systems.
13
11 lessons
Technology, Society, and Cultural Change
Examine how technologies are designed, classified, and used for social purposes, and evaluate their intended and unintended consequences on societies.