Social Studies Resources for 4th Grade

Explore 26 curated social studies learning resources designed for 4th Grade students. Browse curricula, apps, videos, worksheets, and more to find the perfect fit for your learner.

National Geographic Kids Beginner's World Atlas, 5th Edition

National Geographic's photo-rich, easy-to-read world atlas for ages 4–10—introducing continents, oceans, and map skills with stunning images and simple, colorful maps.

The 50 States: Activity Book

The hands-on companion to The 50 States atlas—maps to label, puzzles, and fact files that turn U.S. geography into an active, screen-free homeschool project.

History Year by Year: The History of the World, from the Stone Age to the Digital Age

DK's richly illustrated visual timeline of world history from the Stone Age to today—photographs, maps, and infographics that make a perfect homeschool history reference for ages 8–13.

The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A. with 50 Fact-Filled Maps!

An oversized, beautifully illustrated atlas of all 50 U.S. states—capitals, landmarks, animals, and famous figures—that turns American geography into a treasure hunt.

A Child's History of the World

V. M. Hillyer's warm, story-driven survey of human history from cave dwellers to modern times—a classic homeschool read-aloud spine for elementary and middle-grade students.

Maps: A Children's Illustrated Atlas

A gorgeously illustrated oversized atlas mapping 58 countries through their animals, foods, landmarks, and cultures—an enchanting introduction to world geography for children.

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Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 3 & 4

Adventure-based summer workbook from Brain Quest for grades 3-4 with map quests, stickers, and standards-aligned daily activities across all subjects.

Summer Bridge Activities: Bridging Grades 4-5

Upper elementary summer workbook for grades 4-5 with daily activities in reading, math, writing, science, and social studies to prevent summer learning loss.

Who Was George Washington?

Illustrated biography of America's first president for grades 2-5, from the popular "Who Was?" series — perfect for introducing young readers to the founding era.

The Story of the World Volume 4: The Modern Age

Final volume in the Story of the World series covering 1850 to present: world wars, Cold War, civil rights, and globalization told as engaging narrative history.

The Story of the World Volume 2: The Middle Ages

Narrative history of the Middle Ages (400–1600 CE) for elementary students, covering medieval Europe, Islam, Vikings, Crusades, and global civilizations in story format.

The Story of the World Volume 3: Early Modern Times

Narrative world history from 1600 to 1850 covering exploration, colonialism, revolutions, and the Enlightenment for elementary and middle school students.

180 Days of Geography for Fourth Grade

Daily geography practice workbook with 180 lessons covering U.S. regions, map analysis, and geographic reasoning for Grade 4.

Spectrum Geography, Grade 4: Regions of the U.S.

Fourth-grade geography workbook covering U.S. regions with map activities, reading passages, and hands-on projects.

Evan-Moor Daily Geography Practice, Grade 4

Weekly geography units with daily map skills practice for fourth graders covering U.S. regions and world geography.

Chinese Mythology Mega Bundle for Kids

A five-storybook bundle retelling classic Chinese myths for kids, with activities, cards, and map resources for grades 2-5.

BrainPOP US History

Animated US history lessons covering colonial America through modern history for grades 3-8.

BrainPOP World History

Animated world history lessons covering ancient civilizations through modern history for grades 3-8.

BrainPOP Geography

Animated geography lessons covering continents, countries, maps, landforms, and climate for grades 3-8.

BrainPOP Economics

Animated economics lessons covering supply and demand, money, trade, and entrepreneurship for grades 3-8.

BrainPOP US Government

Animated government lessons covering the branches of government, the Constitution, elections, and citizenship for grades 3-8.

BrainPOP Social Studies

Animated social studies lessons for grades 3-8 covering US history, world history, geography, and government.

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Social Studies Curriculum Grade 4

California: A Golden State Unit Preview, Where in the World is California?, From Desert to Ocean, Towns and Cities, How Supply and Demand Affect Wages, Summary Early Peoples: Unit Preview, The First Californians, Early Explorers, Summary F...

BrainPOP at Home

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‎Civilisations AR

Putting history in your hand - the BBC's first ever Augmented Reality app 'Civilisations AR' brings art and culture direct to you from across the world. Discover the secrets of ancient Egypt, reveal hidden layers beneath Renaissance masterpieces a...