4th Grade Social Studies

Egyptian Mummification

OBJECTIVES Students learn to:
• What mummification was and how it was performed
• Why mummification was done
• How the belief in mummification reinforced the societal hierarchy

4th Grade, 5th Grade, Social Studies, Social Studies

OBJECTIVES Students learn to:
• Learn about the range of reasons for the westward movement
• Compare what travel was like in the past, compared to today
• Create a 3-D model of a covered wagon, that can reinforce memory about the lesson of the time period

4th Grade, Social Studies

Eco-Cone

OBJECTIVES Students learn to:
• Understand the interdependence we have with nature and other animals
• Be introduced to the topic of global warming and the worldwide efforts being initiated to minimize it
• Be encouraged to think of ways they can contribute to the effort