Public learning track
The Thirteen Colonies: Regions, Economy, and Society
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
8 lessons
Goal
Examine the founding of English settlements, the distinct geographic and economic regions of the Thirteen Colonies, Atlantic trade networks, and daily colonial life.
8 lessons
0 of 8 done
- 1Jamestown: The First Permanent English SettlementUp nextStart
- 2Plymouth Colony and the Mayflower CompactPremiumNot started yet
- 3The New England Colonies: Town Halls and TimberNot started yet
- 4The Middle Colonies: The Breadbasket and DiversityNot started yet
- 5The Southern Colonies: Plantations and Cash CropsNot started yet
- 6Transatlantic Slave Trade and Enslaved Labor in the ColoniesNot started yet
- 7Triangular Trade Networks Across the AtlanticNot started yet
- 8Daily Life, Artisans, and Children in Colonial TownsNot started yet
Standards Covered
- SS.Econ2.c.2Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Predict how producers use the factors of production (i.e., land, labor, human and physical capital, and entrepreneurship) to make goods, deliver services, and earn profits.
- SS.Econ3Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Wisconsin students will analyze how an economy functions as a whole (Macroeconomics).
- SS.Econ2.c.3Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Compare the skills and knowledge required to produce certain goods and services. Provide an example of the factors of production (i.e., land, labor, capital, entrepreneurship) for a given product.
- SS.Econ2.b.mWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Investigate the relationship between supply and demand. Evaluate the extent to which competition exists in product markets, and its relationship to price and quality of goods and services.
Curriculum Framework
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
1
10 lessons
Map Skills and Geographic Tools
Use geographic tools, grid systems, latitude, longitude, and diverse map types to navigate and analyze spatial patterns.
2
10 lessons
United States Physical Geography and Landforms
Identify major US physical landforms, water systems, climate zones, and human-environment interactions.
3
12 lessons
The Five Regions of the United States and State Capitals
Examine the physical landscapes, economies, cultures, states, and capitals across the five major US regions.
4
11 lessons
Indigenous Peoples and First Nations of North America
Explore the diverse cultures, governance, environments, and enduring sovereignty of Native American nations.
5
4 lessons
European Exploration and Early North American Encounters
Analyze the motivations, key voyages, and ecological impacts of European exploration, as well as early Spanish and French settlements in North America.
6
8 lessons
The Thirteen Colonies: Regions, Economy, and Society
Examine the founding of English settlements, the distinct geographic and economic regions of the Thirteen Colonies, Atlantic trade networks, and daily colonial life.
7
6 lessons
The Road to Revolution: Causes of the American Rebellion
Understand the political, economic, and social tensions that led the American colonies to rebel against British rule.
8
6 lessons
The Revolutionary War and the Birth of the United States
Examine the key battles, diverse contributors, Declaration of Independence, and final peace treaty that established a new nation.
9
8 lessons
The U.S. Constitution and the Three Branches of Government
Examine the origins of the U.S. Constitution, the structure of the three federal branches, and constitutional protections like the Bill of Rights.
10
4 lessons
Levels of Government and Active Citizenship
Explore how local, state, and tribal governments serve communities and learn the rights, responsibilities, and actions of engaged citizens.
11
10 lessons
Historical Inquiry, Sources, and Wisconsin Heritage
Differentiate historical evidence, analyze timelines, and explore key milestones and figures in Wisconsin history.
12
10 lessons
Economic Foundations, Production, and Business Decisions
Understand scarcity, factors of production, and how businesses organize resources and manage costs to generate profits.
13
6 lessons
Supply, Demand, and Market Dynamics
Analyze how buyer and seller behaviors interact through supply and demand to set equilibrium prices and drive market competition.
14
7 lessons
Understanding Money, Earning, and Budgeting
Learn how money functions, how workers earn income, and how to create balanced personal and family budgets.
15
9 lessons
Banking, Credit, and the Financial System
Explore how banks operate, how borrowing and interest work, and how the broader monetary system impacts financial choices.
16
7 lessons
Macroeconomics: Prices, Inflation, and Employment
Understand fundamental macroeconomic concepts including price level changes, inflation, deflation, purchasing power, and how unemployment is measured across demographic groups.
17
9 lessons
Macroeconomics: GDP, Business Cycles, and Global Trade
Analyze national economic output through Gross Domestic Product (GDP), explore the phases of the business cycle, and examine how international trade connects local economies to the world.