A+Pennsylvania+Study

Grade 4 Social Studies - A Pennsylvania Study
Welcome to the 4th grade project on Pennsylvania! This project is a hybrid approach to project-based learning which combines teacher driven learning experiences within a student-centered context. The project, A Pennsylvania Study, integrates various subjects and contains teacher developed investigations and learning activities with the intention of creating a student-driven experience.

To determine what students need to know, do and understand, the project's core content has been developed from the standards as well as North Penn's KCES charts. A Pennsylvania Study, is designed to take place in a colloborative environment where students seek out peers for assistance and can work together in groups. Various forms of assessment are imbedded within the project which allow for individual and group success.

Students will complete 3 major components of the project, one per trimester, which culminate into the final project. As students navigate their way through the components, they will work in smalll groups and independently to investigate subtopics which are connected to the larger topic, Pennsylvania. Through this process students will develop several critical skills and strategies such as:
 * Learning note taking skills and strategies for organizing notes.
 * Solving their own problems during project work.
 * Learning how to self-evaluate.
 * Learning how to research information and use various forms of resources including the textbook.
 * Developing strengths such as independence, responsibility, and ownership.

Click: to view the project's subtopics. Go to Getting Started to learn how to build your Wikipage within your school's tab.