HomeOhio’s 4th Grade Social Studies standards focus on state history, covering early American Indian cultures, European settlement, the Northwest Ordinance, and Ohio’s role in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Underground Railroad. Key themes emphasize historical thinking, geographic changes, and the impact of migration on Ohio's development. McKinley Presidential Library and Museum McKinley Presidential Library and Museum +2 Key 4th Grade Heritage Standards: H.HT - Historical Thinking and Skills: Use timelines to show the order of significant events in Ohio and the U.S.; use primary and secondary sources to create historical narratives. H.H.3 - Heritage Groups: Recognize that diverse groups, including American Indians and various settlers, have shaped Ohio over time. H.H.3 - Interaction: Analyze cooperation, conflict, and compromise among different groups of people living in Ohio. H.H.4 - American Revolution: Explain the role of the 13 colonies and their fight for independence. H.H.5 - Northwest Ordinance: Understand the impact of the Northwest Ordinance and its process for statehood. H.H.6 - Ohio Frontier Conflict: Identify how conflicts on the Ohio frontier contributed to the War of 1812. H.H.7 - Westward Expansion & Abolition: Analyze Ohio's role in the anti-slavery movement and the Underground Railroad. Gorman Heritage Farm Gorman Heritage Farm +3

Ohio’s 4th Grade Social Studies standards focus on state history, covering early American Indian cultures, European settlement, the Northwest Ordinance, and Ohio’s role in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Underground Railroad. Key themes emphasize historical thinking, geographic changes, and the impact of migration on Ohio's development. McKinley Presidential Library and Museum McKinley Presidential Library and Museum +2 Key 4th Grade Heritage Standards: H.HT - Historical Thinking and Skills: Use timelines to show the order of significant events in Ohio and the U.S.; use primary and secondary sources to create historical narratives. H.H.3 - Heritage Groups: Recognize that diverse groups, including American Indians and various settlers, have shaped Ohio over time. H.H.3 - Interaction: Analyze cooperation, conflict, and compromise among different groups of people living in Ohio. H.H.4 - American Revolution: Explain the role of the 13 colonies and their fight for independence. H.H.5 - Northwest Ordinance: Understand the impact of the Northwest Ordinance and its process for statehood. H.H.6 - Ohio Frontier Conflict: Identify how conflicts on the Ohio frontier contributed to the War of 1812. H.H.7 - Westward Expansion & Abolition: Analyze Ohio's role in the anti-slavery movement and the Underground Railroad. Gorman Heritage Farm Gorman Heritage Farm +3

Early Cultures and Timelines (00:00 - 01:15)

Evolution of Ohio’s history starting with the Adena and Hopewell cultures.
The importance of using timelines and primary sources to understand the past.

Revolution and Statehood (01:15 - 02:30)

Ohio’s role during the American Revolution and the significance of the Northwest Ordinance of $1787$ .
The transition from a territory to the state of Ohio in $1803$ .

Frontier Conflict and War (02:30 - 03:15)

Discussion of the tensions between the British, settlers, and American Indians.
How frontier conflicts led directly into the War of $1812$ .

The Underground Railroad and Heroism (03:15 - 04:00)

Ohio’s geographical importance in the anti-slavery movement.
The secret networks and diverse groups of people who helped others seek freedom.