WV Studies- 4th Grade by Caitlin Newton

caitlinnewton — 2025-04-14 13:20:41 UTC

Analyze the impact of West Virginia's geography on transportation, settlement, jobs, clothing, food, shelter, services and interaction with others outside the state.

caitlinnewton — 2025-04-14 13:22:05 UTC

Compare and contrast West Virginia's population, products, resources, and transportation from the 18th century through modern day.

caitlinnewton — 2025-04-14 13:23:23 UTC

Pose, research and answer student-generated questions relating to West Virginia using print and digital.

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 12:14:50 UTC

Locate all county seats on a West Virginia map.

Success Criteria

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 12:26:42 UTC

I will know I have learned this when I can match all county seats on a West Virginia map, with 70% accuracy.

Learning Targets

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 12:34:10 UTC

I am learning to locate West Virginia county seats.

This matters because it helps me understand where important places are in my state and how my state is organized.

Resources

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 12:43:54 UTC

This is a digital self-checking game to quiz students on WV county names/locations.

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sarose2 — 2025-06-17 12:49:44 UTC

This is a digital self-checking game to quiz students on WV county seat names/locaitons.

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sarose2 — 2025-06-17 12:51:54 UTC

This is a printable PDF quiz in which students can list the county seats (the county name labels are not already in place; this could be added as a scaffold when appropriate). An answer key is included.

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sarose2 — 2025-06-17 12:56:14 UTC

This is a self-grading, multiple-choice quiz that gives one questions at a time. (There's no map, but it may help with word association and memorization.)

Success Criteria

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 13:00:24 UTC

I will know I have learned this when I can explain (with reasoning) how West Virginia's geography affects:

transportation
settlement
jobs
clothing
food
shelter
services
interaction with others not in WV.

Learning Targets

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 13:17:59 UTC

I am learning how West Virginia's mountains, valleys, and rivers affect the listed areas of life.

This matters because it helps me understand why people in West Virginia live the way they do (like where they build homes, what jobs they have, what they eat, and how they travel. It shows us how the mountains, rivers, and land shape our everyday lives and how we connect with people in other places).

Resources

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 13:20:28 UTC

This provides chunks for a step-by-step approach with lesson ideas that are focused and interactive.

Resources - Chunk 1

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 13:34:54 UTC

Resources - Chunk 2

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 13:45:35 UTC

Use the photo to prompt discussion of what kinds of transportation work best (e.g., trains through mountains, winding roads), depending on specific environment
possible link to show specific areas of WV: https://www.google.com/search?q=wv+landscape&sca_esv=21257274db288600&rlz=1C1GCFA_enUS1080US1080&udm=2&biw=1242&bih=586&ei=S3FRaPvEKamp5NoP5M7buQo&ved=0ahUKEwi7loS4y_iNAxWpFFkFHWTnNqcQ4dUDCBE&uact=5&oq=wv+landscape&gs_lp=EgNpbWciDHd2IGxhbmRzY2FwZTIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBhAAGAUYHjIGEAAYBRgeMgYQABgFGB4yBhAAGAUYHjIGEAAYBRgeMgYQABgFGB5IxBRQiwhY0hNwA3gAkAEAmAGsA6ABgBWqAQkxLjAuNi4yLjG4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgqgAsAVwgIOEAAYgAQYsQMYgwEYrwbCAgsQABiABBixAxivBsICCBAAGIAEGLEDwgIIEAAYgAQYrwbCAhEQABiABBixAxiDARiKBRivBsICDRAAGIAEGEMYigUYrwbCAgoQABiABBhDGIoFwgIEEAAYA8ICBBAAGB6YAwCIBgGSBwkxLjAuNi4yLjGgB5ZFsgcJMS4wLjYuMi4xuAfAFcIHBTItNy4zyAc8&sclient=img&safe=active&ssui=on

Resources - Chunk 3

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 14:00:46 UTC

Resources - Chunk 4

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 14:12:29 UTC

The map above can be used as a basis for the Role-Play and Mermaid Mapping activity below as referenced in the 4th chunk.
link to Role-Play Activity: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:e5e6a634-84d4-43cd-8b6c-cc7637a76dcc
Mermaid Mapping: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGqniEhNIE/copRq7IcvK2f_aOFon8B_w/view?utm_content=DAGqniEhNIE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h0f8b01e411

Resources - Chunk 5

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 14:43:27 UTC

The PPT above (from Ben Moody) can be used to help students create/discuss clothing pieces that would or would not be appropriate to wear in given conditions. There are suggestions, etc embedded; use as you like!
link to photo of various kids clothing pieces for review: https://mrmrsenglish.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Kids-Clothing-Names-ideas-and-their-Pictures-1200x675.png

Resources - Chunk 6

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 15:08:08 UTC

This map is up for purchase of physical copies (one per classroom for display).
Could be compared with the geography map to discuss and give reason for which foods come from which areas: https://www.worldatlas.com/upload/64/a0/e8/wv-01.png

Resources - Chunk 7

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 15:16:18 UTC

The PowerPoint can be used to review various types of housing as inspiration for students. (downloaded from Enlightened Educators Emporium and edited)
link to review WV mountain weather using photos: https://www.google.com/search?q=wv+mountain+weather&sca_esv=21257274db288600&rlz=1C1GCFA_enUS1080US1080&udm=2&biw=1242&bih=586&ei=moRRaNnTNJSr5NoP95avwQ8&ved=0ahUKEwjZiJDt3fiNAxWUFVkFHXfLK_gQ4dUDCBE&uact=5&oq=wv+mountain+weather&gs_lp=EgNpbWciE3d2IG1vdW50YWluIHdlYXRoZXIyBBAAGB4yBhAAGAgYHjIGEAAYCBgeMgYQABgIGB4yBhAAGAgYHjIGEAAYCBgeMgYQABgIGB4yBhAAGAgYHjIGEAAYCBgeMgYQABgIGB5IrrgZUOCpGVittxlwB3gAkAEAmAH4AqABpRyqAQcxLjAuOC40uAEDyAEA-AEBmAINoAL6HMICChAAGIAEGEMYigXCAg4QABiABBixAxiDARivBsICCxAAGIAEGLEDGK8GwgIIEAAYgAQYsQPCAggQABiABBivBsICDRAAGIAEGEMYigUYrwbCAhEQABiABBixAxiDARiKBRivBsICExAAGIAEGLEDGEMYgwEYigUYrwbCAg8QABiABBhDGIoFGAoYrwbCAgUQABiABJgDAIgGAZIHBzEuMC42LjagB-NgsgcHMS4wLjYuNrgH-hzCBwYyLTEwLjPIB1E&sclient=img&safe=active&ssui=on

Resources - Chunk 8

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 17:00:44 UTC

The above resource can be a guide to help foster the discussion according the chunking document. Teachers could possibly assign shapes for the schools, hospitals, and stores.
Link to printable map: https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2PNH2XN/west-virginia-road-and-highway-map-vector-illustration-2PNH2XN.jpg
Link to blank printable map: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:07ebc72f-208f-44a5-b887-e64c1b956f4f

Resources - Chunk 9

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 17:04:47 UTC

This map can be used to talk about ideal major routes for trade and travel along with challenges.

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sarose2 — 2025-06-17 17:08:29 UTC

This could be used in addition to, or possibly in place of, the chunking outline below.

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sarose2 — 2025-06-17 17:25:59 UTC

This resource can be used to quickly overview changes from the 18th century to current times.
Additional content video clips: https://wvculture.org/museum-education/

Success Criteria

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 17:27:59 UTC

I will know I have learned this when I can tell similarities and differences between West Virginia in the 18th century and now for these areas:

population
products
resources
transportation.

Learning Targets

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 17:30:05 UTC

I am learning how West Virginia has changed since the 18th century in the listed areas.

This matters because it helps us understand how people lived in the past, how life is different now, and how we got to where we are today. It shows us how towns grew, how people got around, what jobs they had, and how they used the land. When we know our history, we can make smarter choices for the future!

Success Criteria

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 17:36:08 UTC

I will know I have learned this when I can share findings that answer a question I posed about West Virginia, with proof from print or digital sources.

Learning Targets

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 17:37:16 UTC

I am learning to ask questions about West Virginia, and answer them with sources I found digitally or through printed materials.

This matters because it helps us learn how to ask good questions and find answers on our own—just like real scientists, historians, or reporters! When we research using books and computers, we get better at thinking, solving problems, and learning new things about West Virginia and the world around us.

Resources

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 17:42:12 UTC

Taken from Amy Plant, this template could be used to guide student research, with the last page being done as an extension to share the project.

Possible Digital Research Sources for Students

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 18:16:19 UTC

National Geographic: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/states/article/west-virginia
WV Chamber: https://wvchamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wvc-About-West-Virginia-For-Kids-2024.pdf
WV Legislature: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Educational/Kids_Page/fun_facts.cfm
WV State Museum: https://wvstatemuseumed.wv.gov/index.html
Epic! Let's Explore the States - Atlantic: North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia: https://www.getepic.com/book/20189094/atlantic-north-carolina-virginia-west-virginia?utm_source=t2t&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=content&share=8470711735
DiscoveryEd The Southeastern Region, West Virginia: https://clever.discoveryeducation.com/learn/player/6193be16-2bcd-4dac-8282-06f782fa5060?shared=true
Newsela has numerous articles at varying Lexile levels that teachers and students can find and access.
Archives of Wonderful WV Magazine: http://www.wvdnr.net/wwvmagazine/Archive/Archive.asp

Word Search

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 18:30:49 UTC

From Teach Tech Free

WV Graphing Coordinates Activity

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 18:32:09 UTC

From Kyle Posey

WV State Symbols Word Find

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 18:32:39 UTC

From Wild & Wonderful West Virginia Studies

WV Geographic Regions Sketch Notes

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 18:33:51 UTC

From WV History

WV DNR Kid Zone

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 18:37:23 UTC

WV My Story Book Craft

sarose2 — 2025-06-17 18:40:50 UTC