Florida State Standards for Social Studies: Grade 4
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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.
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Standard SS.4.A.1.1
SS.4.A.1.2
Synthesize information related to Florida history through print and electronic media.
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Standard SS.4.A.1.2
SS.4.A.2. Pre-Columbian Florida
SS.4.A.2.1
Compare Native American tribes in Florida.
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Standard SS.4.A.2.1
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.
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Standard SS.4.A.3.1
SS.4.A.3.2
Describe causes and effects of European colonization on the Native American tribes of Florida.
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Standard SS.4.A.3.2
SS.4.A.3.3
Identify the significance of St. Augustine as the oldest permanent European settlement in the United States.
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Standard SS.4.A.3.3
SS.4.A.3.4
Explain the purpose of and daily life on missions (San Luis de Talimali in present-day Tallahassee).
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Standard SS.4.A.3.4
SS.4.A.3.5
Identify the significance of Fort Mose as the first free African community in the United States.
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Standard SS.4.A.3.5
SS.4.A.3.6
Identify the effects of Spanish rule in Florida.
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Standard SS.4.A.3.6
SS.4.A.3.7
Identify nations (Spain, France, England) that controlled Florida before it became a United States territory.
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Standard SS.4.A.3.7
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.
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Standard SS.4.A.3.9
SS.4.A.3.10
Identify the causes and effects of the Seminole Wars.
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Standard SS.4.A.3.10
SS.4.A.4. Growth of Florida
SS.4.A.4.1
Explain the effects of technological advances on Florida.
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Standard SS.4.A.4.1
SS.4.A.4.2
Describe pioneer life in Florida.
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Standard SS.4.A.4.2
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.
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Standard SS.4.A.5.1
SS.4.A.5.2
Summarize challenges Floridians faced during Reconstruction.
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Standard SS.4.A.5.2
SS.4.A.6. Industrialization and Emergence of Modern Florida
SS.4.A.6.1
Describe the economic development of Florida's major industries.
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Standard SS.4.A.6.1
SS.4.A.6.2
Summarize contributions immigrant groups made to Florida.
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Standard SS.4.A.6.2
SS.4.A.6.3
Describe the contributions of significant individuals to Florida.
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Standard SS.4.A.6.3
SS.4.A.6.4
Describe effects of the Spanish American War on Florida.
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Standard SS.4.A.6.4
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.
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Standard SS.4.A.7.1
SS.4.A.7.2
Summarize challenges Floridians faced during the Great Depression.
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Standard SS.4.A.7.2
SS.4.A.7.3
Identify Florida's role in World War II.
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Standard SS.4.A.7.3
SS.4.A.8. Contemporary Florida into the 21st Century
SS.4.A.8.1
Identify Florida's role in the Civil Rights Movement.
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Standard SS.4.A.8.1
SS.4.A.8.2
Describe how and why immigration impacts Florida today.
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Standard SS.4.A.8.2
SS.4.A.8.3
Describe the effect of the United States space program on Florida's economy and growth.
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Standard SS.4.A.8.3
SS.4.A.8.4
Explain how tourism affects Florida's economy and growth.
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Standard SS.4.A.8.4
SS.4.A.9. Chronological Thinking
SS.4.A.9.1
Utilize timelines to sequence key events in Florida history.
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Standard SS.4.A.9.1
FL.SS.4.G. Geography
SS.4.G.1. The World in Spatial Terms
SS.4.G.1.1
Identify physical features of Florida.
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Standard SS.4.G.1.1
SS.4.G.1.2
Locate and label cultural features on a Florida map.
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Standard SS.4.G.1.2
SS.4.G.1.3
Explain how weather impacts Florida.
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Standard SS.4.G.1.3
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).
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Standard SS.4.G.1.4
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.
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Standard SS.4.E.1.1
SS.4.E.1.2
Explain Florida's role in the national and international economy and conditions that attract businesses to the state.
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Standard SS.4.E.1.2
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.
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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.
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Standard SS.4.C.2.1
SS.4.C.2.2
Identify ways citizens work together to influence government and help solve community and state problems.
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Standard SS.4.C.2.2
SS.4.C.2.3
Explain the importance of public service, voting, and volunteerism.
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Standard SS.4.C.2.3
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.
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Standard SS.4.C.3.1
SS.4.C.3.2
Distinguish between state (governor, state representative, or senator) and local government (mayor, city commissioner).
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Standard SS.4.C.3.2