Grade 4 · Social studies coverage | OhioCoreAcademy curriculum review

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Social studies · 2018 framework

Grade 4 · 22 / 22 statements targeted

Standard	Instruction status	Source text
ss-2018:4:1	Provisional target; review pending	The order of significant events in Ohio and the United States can be shown on a timeline.
ss-2018:4:2	Provisional target; review pending	Primary and secondary sources can be used to create historical narratives.
ss-2018:4:3	Provisional target; review pending	Various groups of people have lived in Ohio over time including American Indians, migrating settlers and immigrants. Interactions among these groups have resulted in cooperation, conflict and compromise.
ss-2018:4:4	Provisional target; review pending	The 13 colonies came together around a common cause of liberty and justice, uniting to fight for independence during the American Revolution and to form a new nation.
ss-2018:4:5	Provisional target; review pending	The Northwest Ordinance incorporated democratic ideals into the territories. It provided a process for territories to become states and recognized them as equal to the other existing states.
ss-2018:4:6	Provisional target; review pending	Ongoing conflicts on the Ohio frontier with American Indians and Great Britain contributed to the United States' involvement in the War of 1812.
ss-2018:4:7	Provisional target; review pending	Following the War of 1812, Ohio continued to play a key role in national conflicts including the anti-slavery movement and the Underground Railroad.
ss-2018:4:8	Provisional target; review pending	Many technological innovations that originated in Ohio benefitted the United States.
ss-2018:4:9	Provisional target; review pending	A map scale and cardinal and intermediate directions can be used to describe the relative location of physical and human characteristics of Ohio and the United States.
ss-2018:4:12	Provisional target; review pending	People have modified the environment throughout history resulting in both positive and negative consequences in Ohio and the United States.
ss-2018:4:13	Provisional target; review pending	The population of the United States has changed over time, becoming more diverse (e.g., racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious). Ohio's population has become increasingly reflective of the multicultural diversity of the United States.
ss-2018:4:14	Provisional target; review pending	Ohio's location and its transportation systems continue to influence the movement of people, products and ideas in the United States.
ss-2018:4:15	Provisional target; review pending	Individuals have a variety of opportunities to act in and influence their state and national government. Citizens have both rights and responsibilities in Ohio and the United States.
ss-2018:4:16	Provisional target; review pending	Civic participation in a democratic society requires individuals to make informed and reasoned decisions by accessing, evaluating and using information effectively to engage in compromise.
ss-2018:4:19	Provisional target; review pending	A constitution is a written plan for government. The Ohio Constitution and the U.S. Constitution separate the major responsibilities of government among three branches.
ss-2018:4:10	Provisional target; review pending	The economic development of the United States continues to influence and be influenced by agriculture, industry and natural resources in Ohio.
ss-2018:4:11	Provisional target; review pending	The regions of the United States known as the North, South and West developed in the early 1800s largely based on their physical environments and economies.
ss-2018:4:17	Provisional target; review pending	Laws can protect rights, provide benefits and assign responsibilities.
ss-2018:4:18	Provisional target; review pending	The U.S. Constitution establishes a system of limited government and protects citizens' rights; five of these rights are addressed in the First Amendment.
ss-2018:4:20	Provisional target; review pending	Tables and charts organize data in a variety of formats to help individuals understand information and issues.
ss-2018:4:22	Provisional target; review pending	Saving a portion of income contributes to an individuals' financial well-being. Individuals can reduce spending to save more of their income.
ss-2018:4:21	Provisional target; review pending	Entrepreneurs in Ohio and the United States organize productive resources and take risks to make a profit and compete with other producers.

Social studies · 2026 framework

Grade 4 · 16 / 16 statements targeted

Standard	Instruction status	Source text
ss-2026:4:1	Provisional target; review pending	Multiple-tier timelines can be used to show relationships between events and places.
ss-2026:4:2	Provisional target; review pending	Primary and secondary sources can be used to explore multiple perspectives.
ss-2026:4:3	Provisional target; review pending	Relative location of physical and human characteristics of Ohio and the United States can be described using cardinal and intermediate directions. A map scale can be used to approximate distances between places.
ss-2026:4:4	Provisional target; review pending	People and groups can be involved with and influence both Ohio’s government and the U.S. government. Citizens have rights and responsibilities.
ss-2026:4:5	Provisional target; review pending	Data shown in bar graphs and circle graphs or pie charts can be used to make economic decisions.
ss-2026:4:6	Provisional target; review pending	American Indians shaped the territory that is present day Ohio through trade, farming, hunting, and fishing. The arrival of immigrants and migrating settlers altered American Indian culture and trade interactions, resulting in lasting impacts.
ss-2026:4:7	Provisional target; review pending	American Indians experienced ongoing conflicts as migrating settlers and immigrants moved into the Ohio Country. Ongoing frontier conflicts contributed to the exclusion and removal of American Indians.
ss-2026:4:8	Provisional target; review pending	The Declaration of Independence outlined the colonial objections to British rule and led to the American Revolution. American independence led to expanded western settlement and diplomatic relations with Europe.
ss-2026:4:9	Provisional target; review pending	Ohio became a state in 1803 following the procedures established in the Northwest Ordinance. Upon achieving statehood, Ohio and its citizens were guaranteed rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution.
ss-2026:4:10	Provisional target; review pending	Ohioans have made significant contributions to the United States since statehood, with their impact continuing today.
ss-2026:4:11	Provisional target; review pending	Evidence of early North American civilizations can be found in present day Ohio.
ss-2026:4:12	Provisional target; review pending	The Northern, Southern, and Western regions of the United States are characterized by their unique physical and human characteristics. The names of places and regions reflect the influences of the people who have lived there.
ss-2026:4:13	Provisional target; review pending	Ohio’s population changed over time due to various push and pull factors, resulting in new communities, new interactions, and shared ways of life. Ohio’s population changes often mirror those across the United States.
ss-2026:4:14	Provisional target; review pending	The U.S. Constitution protects individual rights by limiting the powers of the federal government and establishing a Bill of Rights. Five of these rights are addressed in the First Amendment.
ss-2026:4:15	Provisional target; review pending	The Ohio Constitution and the United States Constitution established a limited government by dividing it into three distinct branches, each with specific responsibilities.
ss-2026:4:16	Provisional target; review pending	Entrepreneurs in Ohio and the United States organize productive resources and take risks to make a profit and compete with other producers. Skills like creativity and innovation can lead to entrepreneurship.