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5.8 The students will investigate and understand that the Earth constantly changes. Key ideas include that Earth’s internal energy causes movement of material within the Earth; plate tectonics describe the movement of the crust. The rock cycle models the transformations of rocks; processes such as weathering, erosion, and deposition change the surface of the Earth, and fossils and geologic patterns provide evidence of Earth changes.

Grade 4 virginia studies 1607 through the american revolution VS.3 focuses on the first permanent English settlement in America, Jamestown, and its significance. It covers the reasons for English colonization, the role of geography in choosing Jamestown, the importance of the Virginia Company's charters, and the emergence of representative government in the colony. The standard also examines the arrival of Africans and English women, the hardships faced by settlers, and their interactions with Native Americans, including the contributions of Powhatan. lesson plan idea

Grade 4 virginia studies 1607 through the american revolution VS.3 focuses on the first permanent English settlement in America, Jamestown, and its significance. It covers the reasons for English colonization, the role of geography in choosing Jamestown, the importance of the Virginia Company's charters, and the emergence of representative government in the colony. The standard also examines the arrival of Africans and English women, the hardships faced by settlers, and their interactions with Native Americans, including the contributions of Powhatan. lesson plan idea

2.11 The students will apply history and social science skills to develop geography mapping skills using world maps and globes by locating the countries of North America and the bordering oceans; identifying major rivers, mountain ranges, lakes, and other physical features in the United States.