Florida - Grade 4 Social Studies - FULL YEAR BUNDLE

Florida Social Studies 2023 Curriculum Grade 4 Full Year Bundle – This bundle was created to cover the outcomes in all units of the Florida Social Studies 2023 Curriculum.

There are 750+ activity sheets that cover the learning standards in the social studies curriculum. This comprehensive bundle contains readings, hands-on activities, true/false, diagrams, reflections, word searches and more. We’ve presented the material in a variety of text forms, including reports, news articles, blog posts, and stories. There is also a unit test and answer pages for all activities!

Economics Strand

Some of the concepts that are covered:

• Introduction to Economics: What is Economics? ​
• Activity: Create a Small Business Plan ​
• Jeopardy – Florida’s Economy ​
• Vicente Martínez Ybor and the Cuban Cigar Industry ​
• Memory Game – Entrepreneurs and Their Contributions ​
• Fact or Fiction - Florida’s Entrepreneurs ​
• The Greek Sponge Divers of Tarpon Springs ​
• Story - Bill France Sr. and the NASCAR Legacy ​
• Walt Disney: Transforming Florida into a Global Destination ​
• Florida’s Key Industries ​
• Pictionary: Florida’s Industries ​
• Trivia Card Creation: Florida’s Key Industries ​
• Story - The Importance of Tourism ​
• Activity - Create a Tourism Billboard ​
• Blog Post: Florida’s Agriculture: Feeding the Nation ​
• Story - Florida’s International Trade ​
• The Role of Technology in Florida’s Economy ​
• Why Businesses Choose Florida ​
• Activity - Florida Business Map ​
• Role Play: Attracting Businesses to Florida ​
• Four Corners Activity: Which Industry is the Most Important​
• Story: Florida’s Citrus Industry: A Historical Perspective ​
• Blog Post: The Aerospace Industry​
• The Role of Sports in Florida’s Economy ​
• Snowman: Florida’s Economic Vocabulary ​
• Unit Test​
• Answer Pages For All Activities

Civics And Government Strand

Some of the concepts that are covered:

• What is a Constitution? ​
• Spelling Bee: Civics Vocabulary ​
• Why Does Florida Have a Constitution? ​
• Story - How Public Issues Affect Our Lives ​
• Blog Post: Citizens Solving Problems in Their Communities ​
• The Power of Voting ​
• Public Service: Making a Difference ​
• Representative Government in Florida ​
• Story - Florida’s Senators and Representatives ​
• The Declaration of Rights in the Florida Constitution ​
• Story - The Three Branches of Florida’s Government ​
• How the Branches of Government Work Together ​
• Local and State Government: What’s the Difference? ​
• Role Play: How Citizens Solve Problems ​
• Trivia Card Creation: Florida Government Facts​
• Activity - Rights and Responsibilities Chart​
• Florida’s Governor: Leading the State ​
• Blog Post: How Laws Are Made in Florida ​
• Florida’s Judicial System: Resolving Disputes ​
• Activity Title: Local vs. State Government Sorting Activity​
• Story: The Role of Mayors and City Councils​
• Story - Florida’s Courts vs. Local Courts ​
• Activity - Mayor for a Day Plan​
• Fact or Fiction - Government Responsibilities ​
• Activity - Legislative Branch Bill Jar​
• Unit Test​
• Answer Pages For All Activities

Financial Literacy Strand

Some of the concepts that are covered:

• Introduction to Jobs and Skills ​
• Why Employers Pay Workers ​
• How Workers Are Paid ​
• Story - Earning Interest from Banks ​
• Renting Property for Income ​
• How Businesses Earn Profit ​
• Role Play: Business Owners and Customers ​
• Activity - Business Profit Challenge ​
• Story - Entrepreneurs and Risks ​
• Activity - Entrepreneur Risk Brainstorm ​
• Blog Post: How Taxes Are Used ​
• Economic Wants and Needs ​
• Activity: Show and Tell: Favorite Goods or Services ​
• Prioritizing Purchases ​
• Four Corners Activity: Spending Priorities ​
• Spending for Happiness ​
• Story - Opportunity Cost ​
• Memory Game – Financial Terms and Definitions ​
• Comparing Costs and Benefits ​
• Blog Post: How Advertising Influences Spending ​
• Fact or Fiction - Florida’s Modern Economy ​
• Creating a Budget Plan ​
• Trivia Card Creation: Spending and Budgeting ​
• Story: Earning, Spending, and Saving ​
• Jeopardy – Financial Literacy Concepts ​
• Why Save Money?​
• Story - Where to Save Money ​
• Activity - Piggy Bank Creation and Savings Goals ​
• Setting Savings Goals ​
• Drawing Contest: Saving for a Goal ​
• Banks and Interest ​
• Understanding Credit ​
• Using Credit Wisely ​
• Investing to Grow Money ​
• Snowman: Saving and Investing Terms ​
• Story - What is a Financial Asset? ​
• Understanding Risk ​
• Unexpected Events and Risks ​
• Managing Risk ​
• Saving for Emergencies ​
• Unit Test​
• Answer Pages For All Activities

Geography Strand

Some of the concepts that are covered:

• Introduction to Florida’s Geography ​
• Florida’s Physical Features and Landforms ​
• Activity: Florida Landform Model ​
• Memory Game – Florida’s Weather and Landforms ​
• The Everglades: A Unique Ecosystem ​
• Pictionary: Florida’s Weather and Ecosystems ​
• Story - Florida’s Waterways: Rivers, Lakes, and Springs ​
• Fact or Fiction - Florida’s Modern Economy ​
• Florida’s State Parks and Natural Landmarks ​
• Four Corners Activity: Favorite Florida Feature ​
• The Florida Keys: Island Life and Culture ​
• Activity - Citrus Farm Planning Map ​
• Story - Florida’s Beaches: A Tourist Attraction ​
• Activity: Show and Tell: Favorite Florida Destination ​
• Blog Post: Cities of Florida: Cultural Centers ​
• Florida’s Agricultural Regions ​
• Florida’s Ports and Global Trade ​
• Florida’s Transportation Networks ​
• Story - Florida’s Cultural Diversity ​
• Florida’s Weather Patterns ​
• Activity - Climate Comparison Chart ​
• Drawing Contest: Florida’s Weather Through Art ​
• Blog Post: The Impact of Hurricanes on Florida ​
• Role Play: Hurricane Preparation Scenarios ​
• Climate Zones Across Florida ​
• Story: Exploring Political and Physical Maps of Florida ​
• Activity - Map-Making Challenge ​
• Latitude and Longitude: Finding Florida’s Location ​
• Activity - Latitude and Longitude Scavenger Hunt ​
• Spelling Bee: Florida’s Geography Vocabulary ​
• Unit Test​
• Answer Pages For All Activities​

American and African American History Strand

Some of the concepts that are covered:

• Introduction to Florida’s History ​
• The Indigenous People of Florida ​
• Role Play: Native American Life in Florida ​
• Early Explorers of Florida ​
• Drawing Contest: Design Florida’s Explorer Flag ​
• Activity: Map the Explorers’ Routes ​
• St. Augustine: A Living Landmark ​
• Activity - Build a Coquina Fort Model ​
• Role Play: Spanish Missions and Daily Life ​
• Activity - Build a Mission Garden ​
• Story - Fort Mose: A Safe Haven ​
• Activity - Recreate Fort Mose with Popsicle Sticks ​
• Blog Post: Spanish Influence in Florida ​
• The Seminole Tribe’s Formation ​
• Activity - Design a Seminole Patchwork Quilt ​
• The Adams-Onis Treaty ​
• Story - The Seminole Wars ​
• How the Seminoles Resisted Removal ​
• Blog Post: Railroads and Technological Advances​
• Pioneers in Florida ​
• Activity Title: Pioneer Survival Bag ​
• Story: Hurricanes in Florida History ​
• Story - Florida in the Civil War ​
• Fort Brooke’s Role ​
• The Battles of Fort Pickens and Natural Bridge ​
• Florida’s Citrus Boom ​
• Four Corners Activity: Florida’s Economic Drivers ​
• Tarpon Springs and Sponge Diving ​
• Florida in the Spanish-American War ​
• Effects of World War I on Florida ​
• The Roaring Twenties in Florida ​
• Florida’s Land Boom and Bust ​
• Activity - Great Depression Recipe Book ​
• Blog Post: Florida in World War II ​
• The Civil Rights Movement in Florida ​
• NASA and the Space Race ​
• Florida’s Tourism Industry ​
• Fact or Fiction - Florida’s Modern Economy ​
• Activity - Design a Tourist Brochure ​
• Timeline of Key Events ​
• The Florida Highwaymen ​
• Unit Test​
• Answer Pages For All Activities

This is a comprehensive bundle that will save you hours of planning! It has been tested and found effective in helping students achieve the learning outcomes in the social studies curriculum.

PDF AND GOOGLE SLIDE VERSIONS BOTH INCLUDED!