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
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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
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