Social Studies Fourth graders study North Carolina. Fourth graders spend most of this year studying the history, geography, culture, economy and government of North Carolina. They will be looking at the ways that historical events and the histories of Native Americans and other major groups in North Carolina have created the state we live in today. Fourth graders learn about the three regions of North Carolina. The children will study the differences in plant and animal life from region to region and how these differences affect life for North Carolinians living in these areas.
Fourth graders study the government of North Carolina.
Fourth graders will learn about the local, county and state governments in North Carolina. They will learn functions of the three branches of state government. They will study which levels of government provide which services and they will learn that those services are provided because people pay taxes. They also study the election process and how important it is for all citizens to stay informed and to vote. Fourth graders study the difference between wants and needs.