The Indiana History book introduces students to the rich history of the Hoosier state. During Unit 1, fourth graders learn about Indiana's geography and people. Unit 2 introduces students to the Native Americans of Indiana. We move on to learning how Indiana became a state in Unit 3. The Civil War, Underground Railroad, and slavery are covered in Unit 4. Modern wars and how Indiana was involved in these wars are the focus of Unit 5. Finally, students learn about "Indiana Today" our economy and government in Unit 6.
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
http://www.kidsnewsroom.org/newsissues/122603/index.asp
Make your own Egyptian hieroglyph:
http://www.virtual-egypt.com/newhtml/glyph/glyph.html
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
http://www.nisk.k12.ny.us/birchwood/links/grade4links/thanksgivingscavenger_gr4.html
The First Thanksgiving
http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/
Presidential Web Hunt
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=2888