Stupendous+Social+Studies

Welcome to the **Stupendous Social Studies** page!! In fourth grade, students will study the regions of the United States to explore why places are defined by their physical and human geography. The same concepts will be applied as the students investigate the physical and human geography of Missouri. Students will be introduced to chronological history as they travel through Missouri history from the indigenous people to the present. Students will also study the role of Missouri government past and present.

One purpose of this wiki in social studies is to help our class answer and share their thoughts about the Essential Questions in each unit. Every student will have the opportunity to add to our class wiki, and hopefully by the end of each unit it will help us to more thoroughly comprehend the Enduring Understandings, or "Big Ideas", of that unit.

Another purpose of this wiki in social studies is to share our learning in social studies, including information about the regions of the United States and Missouri, and also important events in Missouri's history and famous Missourians.

Below are the links to each unit page. The unit pages are listed in order of completion throughout the school year. Enjoy looking at our great thinking!

Regions of the United States

Show Me Missouri: Geography

The History of Missouri: Early Settlement

The History of Missouri: Westward Expansion

The History of Missouri: Slavery, Civil War, and Reconstruction

The History of Missouri: New Challenges

Checks and Balances: Government in Missouri