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IN.4.Indiana in the Nation and the World

Indiana in the Nation and the World
4.1. History: Students trace the historical periods, places, people, events and movements that have led to the development of Indiana as a state.
Historical Knowledge - The American Revolution and the Indiana Territory: 1770s to 1816
4.1.4. Summarize and explain the significance of key documents in Indiana’s development from a United States territory to statehood.
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Historical Knowledge - Statehood: 1816 to 1851
4.1.5. Identify and explain the causes of the removal of Native American Indian groups in the state and their resettlement during the 1830s.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide First Americans
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Native People of the U.S.
 
Historical Knowledge - American Indians and the Arrival of Europeans to 1770
4.1.1. Identify and compare the major early cultures that existed in the region that became Indiana prior to contact with Europeans.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide First Americans
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4.1.2. Identify and describe historic Native American Indian groups that lived in Indiana at the time of early European exploration, including ways these groups adapted to and interacted with the physical environment.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide First Americans
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Native People of the U.S.
 
Historical Knowledge - The Civil War Era and Later Development: 1850 to 1900
4.1.7. Explain the roles of various individuals, groups, and movements in the social conflicts leading to the Civil.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Citizenship and Government
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Civil War
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Famous Americans
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Growth of a Nation
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Southeastern Region US
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4.2. Civics and Government: Students describe the components and characteristics of Indiana’s constitutional form of government; explain the levels and three branches of Indiana’s government; understand citizenship rights and responsibilities; investigate civi
Functions of Government
4.2.3. Identify and explain the major responsibilities of the legislative (Article 4), executive (Article 5), and judicial branches (Article 7) of state government as written in the Indiana Constitution.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide U.S. Court System
 
4.2.4. Identify major state offices, the duties and powers associated with them, and how they are chosen, such as by election or appointment.
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Roles of Citizens
4.2.5. Give examples of how citizens can participate in their state government and explain the right and responsibility of voting.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Effective Decision Making
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Election Process
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Government and Political Systems
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4.2.6. Define and provide examples of civic virtues in a democracy.
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4.2.7. Use a variety of resources to take a position or recommend a course of action on a public issue relating to Indiana’s past or present.
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Foundations of Government
4.2.1. Explain the major purposes of Indiana’s Constitution as stated in the Preamble.
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4.2.2. Describe individual rights, such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion and the right to public education, which people have under Article I of Indiana’s Constitution.
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4.3. Geography: Students explain how the Earth/sun relationship influences the climate of Indiana; identify the components of Earth’s physical systems; describe the major physical and cultural characteristics of Indiana; give examples of how people have adapte
Places and Regions
4.3.3. Locate Indiana on a map as one of the 50 United States. Identify and describe the location of the state capital, major cities and rivers in Indiana.
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4.3.4. Map and describe the physical regions of Indiana and identify major natural resources and crop regions.
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Physical Systems
4.3.5. Explain how glaciers shaped Indiana’s landscape and environment.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Middle Western Region US
 
4.3.6. Describe Indiana’s landforms (lithosphere), water features (hydrosphere), and plants and animals (biosphere).
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Middle Western Region US
 
4.3.7. Explain the effect of the Earth/sun relationship on the climate of Indiana.
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The World in Spatial Terms
4.3.1. Use latitude and longitude to identify physical and human features of Indiana.
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4.3.2. Estimate distances between two places on a map when referring to relative locations.
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Environment and Society
4.3.12. Create maps of Indiana at different times in history showing regions and major physical and cultural features; give examples of how people in Indiana have modified their environment over time.
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4.4. Economics: Students study and compare the characteristics of Indiana’s changing economy in the past and present.
4.4.10. Explain how people save, develop a savings plan, and create a budget in order to make a future purchase.
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4.4.4. Explain that prices change as a result of changes in supply and demand for specific products.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Goods and Services
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4.4.8. Define profit and describe how profit is an incentive for entrepreneurs.
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