Fourth grade students will learn about Florida history focusing on Exploration and Colonization, Growth, and the 20th Century and beyond. Students will study the important historical people, places and events that helped shape Florida. The Scott Foresman text and other materials will be used to develop social studies knowledge. Much of the history content will be incorporated into our whole and small group reading instruction, and we will have one project each marking period that will be used to demonstrate understanding of Florida’s history. We will also be writing a Florida History book together that will be available for purchase later in the year (details to follow).

Economics and Government
Our economics and government content will be incorporated in our daily classroom lives through the use of a classroom economy and classroom government. Students will hold elected positions within the class, will make classroom laws, and will earn Buxton Bucks for their work. More details on these projects will be sent home within the first few weeks of school, but may also be accessed here throughout the year.