Florida State Standards for Social Studies: Grade 4

FL.SS.4.A. American History

SS.4.A.1. Historical Inquiry and Analysis

SS.4.A.1.1 Analyze primary and secondary resources to identify significant individuals and events throughout Florida history. 14
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SS.4.A.1.2 Synthesize information related to Florida history through print and electronic media. 5
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SS.4.A.2. Pre-Columbian Florida

SS.4.A.2.1 Compare Native American tribes in Florida. 3
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SS.4.A.3. Exploration and Settlement of Florida

SS.4.A.3.1 Identify explorers who came to Florida and the motivations for their expeditions. 5
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SS.4.A.3.2 Describe causes and effects of European colonization on the Native American tribes of Florida. 3
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SS.4.A.3.3 Identify the significance of St. Augustine as the oldest permanent European settlement in the United States. 3
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SS.4.A.3.4 Explain the purpose of and daily life on missions (San Luis de Talimali in present-day Tallahassee). 3
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SS.4.A.3.5 Identify the significance of Fort Mose as the first free African community in the United States. 3
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SS.4.A.3.6 Identify the effects of Spanish rule in Florida. 3
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SS.4.A.3.7 Identify nations (Spain, France, England) that controlled Florida before it became a United States territory. 3
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SS.4.A.3.8 Explain how the Seminole tribe formed and the purpose for their migration.

SS.4.A.3.9 Explain how Florida (Adams-Onis Treaty) became a U.S. territory. 2
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SS.4.A.3.10 Identify the causes and effects of the Seminole Wars. 2
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SS.4.A.4. Growth of Florida

SS.4.A.4.1 Explain the effects of technological advances on Florida. 3
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SS.4.A.4.2 Describe pioneer life in Florida. 5
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SS.4.A.5. Crisis of the Union: Civil War and Reconstruction in Florida

SS.4.A.5.1 Describe Florida's involvement (secession, blockades of ports, the battles of Ft. Pickens, Olustee, Ft. Brooke, Natural Bridge, food supply) in the Civil War. 7
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SS.4.A.5.2 Summarize challenges Floridians faced during Reconstruction. 2
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SS.4.A.6. Industrialization and Emergence of Modern Florida

SS.4.A.6.1 Describe the economic development of Florida's major industries. 3
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SS.4.A.6.2 Summarize contributions immigrant groups made to Florida. 3
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SS.4.A.6.3 Describe the contributions of significant individuals to Florida. 5
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SS.4.A.6.4 Describe effects of the Spanish American War on Florida. 3
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SS.4.A.7. Roaring 20's, the Great Depression, and WWII in Florida

SS.4.A.7.1 Describe the causes and effects of the 1920's Florida land boom and bust. 3
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SS.4.A.7.2 Summarize challenges Floridians faced during the Great Depression. 4
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SS.4.A.7.3 Identify Florida's role in World War II. 9
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SS.4.A.8. Contemporary Florida into the 21st Century

SS.4.A.8.1 Identify Florida's role in the Civil Rights Movement. 7
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SS.4.A.8.2 Describe how and why immigration impacts Florida today. 3
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SS.4.A.8.3 Describe the effect of the United States space program on Florida's economy and growth. 3
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SS.4.A.8.4 Explain how tourism affects Florida's economy and growth. 3
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SS.4.A.9. Chronological Thinking

SS.4.A.9.1 Utilize timelines to sequence key events in Florida history. 2
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FL.SS.4.G. Geography

SS.4.G.1. The World in Spatial Terms

SS.4.G.1.1 Identify physical features of Florida. 3
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SS.4.G.1.2 Locate and label cultural features on a Florida map. 3
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SS.4.G.1.3 Explain how weather impacts Florida. 18
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SS.4.G.1.4 Interpret political and physical maps using map elements (title, compass rose, cardinal directions, intermediate directions, symbols, legend, scale, longitude, latitude). 18
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FL.SS.4.E. Economics

SS.4.E.1. Beginning Economics

SS.4.E.1.1 Identify entrepreneurs from various social and ethnic backgrounds who have influenced Florida and local economy. 2
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SS.4.E.1.2 Explain Florida's role in the national and international economy and conditions that attract businesses to the state. 2
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FL.SS.4.C. Civics and Government

SS.4.C.1. Foundations of Government, Law, and the American Political System

SS.4.C.1.1 Describe how Florida's constitution protects the rights of citizens and provides for the structure, function, and purposes of state government. 2
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SS.4.C.2. Civic and Political Participation

SS.4.C.2.1 Discuss public issues in Florida that impact the daily lives of its citizens. 2
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SS.4.C.2.2 Identify ways citizens work together to influence government and help solve community and state problems. 13
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SS.4.C.2.3 Explain the importance of public service, voting, and volunteerism. 9
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SS.4.C.3. Structure and Functions of Government

SS.4.C.3.1 Identify the three branches (Legislative, Judicial, Executive) of government in Florida and the powers of each. 2
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SS.4.C.3.2 Distinguish between state (governor, state representative, or senator) and local government (mayor, city commissioner). 7
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