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Social Studies for Grade 4
1 Introduction to Social Studies
1-1 Definition and Scope of Social Studies
1-2 Importance of Social Studies in Daily Life
1-3 Basic Concepts in Social Studies
2 History
2-1 Early Civilizations
2-1 1 Mesopotamia
2-1 2 Egypt
2-1 3 Indus Valley
2-1 4 China
2-2 Ancient Greece and Rome
2-2 1 Greek Civilization
2-2 2 Roman Civilization
2-3 Medieval Period
2-3 1 Feudalism
2-3 2 The Crusades
2-4 Renaissance and Reformation
2-4 1 Renaissance Art and Culture
2-4 2 The Reformation
2-5 Exploration and Colonization
2-5 1 Age of Exploration
2-5 2 European Colonization
2-6 Modern History
2-6 1 Industrial Revolution
2-6 2 World Wars
2-6 3 Cold War
3 Geography
3-1 Earth and Its Features
3-1 1 Continents and Oceans
3-1 2 Mountains, Rivers, and Deserts
3-2 Climate and Weather
3-2 1 Types of Climate
3-2 2 Weather Patterns
3-3 Human Geography
3-3 1 Population Distribution
3-3 2 Urbanization
3-3 3 Migration
3-4 Natural Resources
3-4 1 Renewable Resources
3-4 2 Non-Renewable Resources
3-5 Environmental Issues
3-5 1 Pollution
3-5 2 Conservation
4 Civics
4-1 Government and Governance
4-1 1 Types of Government
4-1 2 Functions of Government
4-2 Rights and Responsibilities
4-2 1 Citizenship Rights
4-2 2 Duties of Citizens
4-3 Laws and Justice
4-3 1 Legal Systems
4-3 2 Courts and Judiciary
4-4 Democracy
4-4 1 Principles of Democracy
4-4 2 Electoral Process
4-5 International Relations
4-5 1 United Nations
4-5 2 Global Cooperation
5 Economics
5-1 Basic Economic Concepts
5-1 1 Needs and Wants
5-1 2 Goods and Services
5-2 Production, Distribution, and Consumption
5-2 1 Factors of Production
5-2 2 Supply and Demand
5-3 Money and Banking
5-3 1 Functions of Money
5-3 2 Banking System
5-4 Global Economy
5-4 1 Trade and Commerce
5-4 2 Economic Systems
5-5 Economic Challenges
5-5 1 Poverty
5-5 2 Unemployment
6 Social and Cultural Studies
6-1 Family and Community
6-1 1 Family Structures
6-1 2 Community Roles
6-2 Cultural Diversity
6-2 1 Multiculturalism
6-2 2 Cultural Heritage
6-3 Social Institutions
6-3 1 Education
6-3 2 Religion
6-3 3 Media
6-4 Social Issues
6-4 1 Gender Equality
6-4 2 Human Rights
6-5 Global Citizenship
6-5 1 Intercultural Understanding
6-5 2 Global Challenges
3 Geography Concepts Explained

3 Geography Concepts Explained

Key Concepts

Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and longitude are imaginary lines used to locate places on Earth. Latitude lines run horizontally and measure distance north or south of the equator. Longitude lines run vertically and measure distance east or west of the prime meridian. Together, they create a grid system that helps us pinpoint exact locations.

Think of latitude and longitude as a big game of tic-tac-toe. The horizontal lines (latitude) and vertical lines (longitude) help you mark your spot on the board, just like they help you find a place on the Earth.

Climate Zones

Climate zones are regions of the Earth with similar weather patterns over long periods. There are five main climate zones: tropical, dry, temperate, continental, and polar. Each zone has different temperatures, precipitation, and seasons. For example, the tropical zone is hot and humid, while the polar zone is cold and icy.

Imagine climate zones as different rooms in a big house. Each room has its own temperature and weather, just like different parts of the Earth have their own climates.

Natural Resources

Natural resources are materials found in nature that are useful to humans. They include water, air, soil, minerals, and plants. These resources are essential for life and are used to produce food, energy, and goods. For example, forests provide wood, and rivers provide water for drinking and irrigation.

Think of natural resources as the ingredients in a big recipe. Just like you need flour, sugar, and eggs to bake a cake, we need water, air, and soil to live and thrive.

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