Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 4: Access Points

Other Florida Social Studies sets

American History

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    Historical Inquiry and Analysis

    1. 1

      Identify and use primary and secondary resources to obtain information related to Florida history.  SS.4.A.1.AP.1

    2. 2

      Use print and electronic media to collect information about Florida history.  SS.4.A.1.AP.2

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    Pre-Columbian Florida

    1. 1

      Identify important cultural aspects of Native American tribes of Florida.  SS.4.A.2.AP.1

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    Exploration and Settlement of Florida

    1. 1

      Recognize a European explorer who came to Florida.  SS.4.A.3.AP.1

    2. 2

      Identify effects of European colonization on Native American tribes in Florida.  SS.4.A.3.AP.2

    3. 3

      Recognize St. Augustine as the beginning of Spanish colonial settlement in the United States.  SS.4.A.3.AP.3

    4. 4

      Identify a purpose of missions in Florida.  SS.4.A.3.AP.4

    5. 5

      Identify Fort Mose as the first free African community in the United States.  SS.4.A.3.AP.5

    6. 6

      Recognize effects of Spanish rule in early Florida.  SS.4.A.3.AP.6

    7. 7

      Identify a different nation that controlled Florida.  SS.4.A.3.AP.7

    8. 8

      Identify one reason why the Seminole tribe was formed and where they lived.  SS.4.A.3.AP.8

    9. 9

      Recognize that Spain gave Florida back to the United States.  SS.4.A.3.AP.9

    10. 10

      Recognize that the United States fought wars against the Seminole tribe.  SS.4.A.3.AP.10

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    Growth of Florida

    1. 1

      Identify technological advances that helped Florida to grow.  SS.4.A.4.AP.1

    2. 2

      Identify characteristics of pioneer life in Florida.  SS.4.A.4.AP.2

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    Crisis of the Union: Civil War and Reconstruction in Florida

    1. 1

      Recognize that Florida was considered a slave state (South) and battles were fought in Florida during the Civil War.  SS.4.A.5.AP.1

    2. 2

      Recognize the effects of Reconstruction in Florida.  SS.4.A.5.AP.2

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    Industrialization and Emergence of Modern Florida

    1. 1

      Recognize Floridas major industries.  SS.4.A.6.AP.1

    2. 2

      Identify contributions of immigrants to Florida.  SS.4.A.6.AP.2

    3. 3

      Identify the contributions of significant individuals to Florida.  SS.4.A.6.AP.3

    4. 4

      Recognize ways that Florida changed during the Spanish American War.  SS.4.A.6.AP.4

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    Roaring 20's, the Great Depression, and WWII in Florida

    1. 1

      Identify a basic cause and effect of the 1920s Florida land boom and bust.  SS.4.A.7.AP.1

    2. 2

      Identify a challenge Floridians faced during the Great Depression.  SS.4.A.7.AP.2

    3. 3

      Recognize that Florida played a role in World War II.  SS.4.A.7.AP.

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    Contemporary Florida into the 21st Century

    1. 1

      Recognize that Florida played a role in the Civil Rights Movement.  SS.4.A.8.AP.1

    2. 2

      Identify how immigration impacts Florida today.  SS.4.A.8.AP.2

    3. 3

      Recognize an impact the space program has on Floridas growth.  SS.4.A.8.AP.3

    4. 4

      Recognize that tourism brings people and money to Florida.  SS.4.A.8.AP.4

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    Chronological Thinking

    1. 1

      Complete a timeline to sequence major events in Florida history.  SS.4.A.9.AP.1

Civics and Government

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    Foundations of Government, Law and the American Political System

    1. 1

      Recognize that Florida's constitution protects the rights of Florida's citizens and identifies the parts and functions of state government. SS.4.CG.1.AP.1

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    Civic and Political Participation

    1. 1

      Recognize how citizens work with government to solve community problems.  SS.4.CG.2.AP.1

    2. 2

      Identify different types of public service and volunteerism.  SS.4.CG.2.AP.2

    3. 3

      Recognize that Florida has a representative government.  SS.4.CG.2.AP.3

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    Structure and Functions of Government

    1. 1

      Recognize Florida's three branches of government, including legislative (makes laws), judicial (interprets laws), and executive (enforces laws). SS.4.CG.3.AP.1

    2. 2

      Identify the structures of local and state governments.  SS.4.CG.3.AP.2

Economics

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    Beginning Economics

    1. 1

      Recognize a contribution of an entrepreneur who influenced Florida.  SS.4.E.1.AP.1

    2. 2

      Identify important economic contributions of Florida.  SS.4.E.1.AP.2

Financial Literacy

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    Earning Income

    1. 1

      Identify different skills with different types of jobs.  SS.4.FL.1.AP.1

    2. 2

      Recognize that people get paid for their work.  SS.4.FL.1.AP.2

    3. 3

      Recognize that workers are paid in different ways for different jobs.  SS.4.FL.1.AP.3

    4. 4

      Identify interest income from people borrowing money.  SS.4.FL.1.AP.4

    5. 5

      Recognize income can be earned by renting to others.  SS.4.FL.1.AP.5

    6. 6

      Recognize that people who own a business can make money.  SS.4.FL.1.AP.6

    7. 7

      Recognize that entrepreneurs are people who start new businesses.  SS.4.FL.1.AP.7

    8. 8

      Recognize taxes are used to pay for government goods and services.  SS.4.FL.1.AP.8

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    Buying Goods and Services

    1. 1

      Identify economic wants with goods, services, and leisure activities.  SS.4.FL.2.AP.1

    2. 2

      Place goods and services in a list that prioritizes an individuals wants.  SS.4.FL.2.AP.2

    3. 3

      Recognize a portion of income can be used for personal happiness.  SS.4.FL.2.AP.3

    4. 4

      Recognize a scenario that involves making an economic choice.  SS.4.FL.2.AP.4

    5. 5

      Identify the costs and benefits of spending based on an informed decision.  SS.4.FL.2.AP.5

    6. 6

      Identify ways peoples spending choices are influenced.  SS.4.FL.2.AP.6

    7. 7

      Identify the parts of a budget plan (spending, saving, and managing income).  SS.4.FL.2.AP.7

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    Saving

    1. 1

      Recognize ways that income is used.  SS.4.FL.3.AP.1

    2. 2

      Recognize that saving money involves choices  SS.4.FL.3.AP.2

    3. 3

      Identify places where people can save money.  SS.4.FL.3.AP.3

    4. 4

      Identify the relationship between saving money and future purchases.  SS.4.FL.3.AP.4

    5. 5

      Recognize the advantages of saving money in a bank.  SS.4.FL.3.AP.5

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    Using Credit

    1. 1

      Recognize that interest is added when you borrow money.  SS.4.FL.4.AP.1

    2. 2

      Identify an instance when people use a loan.  SS.4.FL.4.AP.2

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    Financial Investing

    1. 1

      Recognize the difference between saving and financial investing.  SS.4.FL.5.AP.1

    2. 2

      Recognize that an investment may or may not produce a future income.  SS.4.FL.5.AP.2

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    Protecting and Insuring

    1. 1

      Recognize common examples of a risk.  SS.4.FL.6.AP.1

    2. 2

      Recognize that unexpected events are part of daily life.  SS.4.FL.6.AP.2

    3. 3

      Identify ways to avoid or reduce risks.  SS.4.FL.6.AP.3

    4. 4

      Recognize a benefit of emergency savings.  SS.4.FL.6.AP.4

Geography

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    The World in Spatial Terms

    1. 1

      Recognize selected physical features of Florida.  SS.4.G.1.AP.1

    2. 2

      Identify cultural features on a Florida map.  SS.4.G.1.AP.2

    3. 3

      Recognize an effect of weather in Florida.  SS.4.G.1.AP.3

    4. 4

      Identify information provided on maps using the title, compass rose, cardinal and intermediate directions, symbols, and key/legend. SS.4.G.1.AP.4

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Grade 4
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Grade 4: Access Points

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