Enrolling Now for 2026-27 School Year.
Enrolling Now for 2026-27 School Year.
Learning Coach Guide Contents Contents Beginnings of a New Nation Unit13 The United States Government Unit14 Regions of the United States Unit15 Economy Unit16 Welcome Letter Dear Learning Coach, Thank you for partnering with CCA and investing in your learner’s education. This Learning Coach Guide is intended to help you support your learner in their Social Studies 4 course. Within this guide, you will find the goals, components, and features of the online course. Please take time to read and review this information so you understand how to help your learner interact with all the course’s elements. The Learning Coach Guide also includes information about each of the units in this course. On each page of unit information, you will discover the following: The Unit Overview will tell you what the focus, content, and skills of the unit will be. The Unit Assessment section is a place for you and your learner to preview the graded work in the course. At the start of each unit, work with your learner to look at the unit in edio and find out which types of graded work are in this unit. Write them in the box and use it as a checklist. You can check off each one as your learner completes it. The Unit Materials section tells you the materials your learner will need to complete the activities in this unit. You will also find the materials list repeated within each lesson so that your learner has exactly what they need at the right time. The Unit Discussion Questions are optional questions that you may want to ask your learner during the unit to increase home and school connections about what your learner is studying. In the Unit Notables section, you may find optional activities, literature connections, career connections, technology tips, or ideas to help your learner if they get stuck. CCA wishes you and your learner a terrific school year! Supporting Your Learner Your role as a Learning Coach is very important. Here are a few ways you can help your learner do their very best in the course. Help your learner know what time guided or live class instruction is scheduled for, and prompt them to attend sessions or watch recordings. Look for Learning Coach Notes in the course. These are special messages to provide you with information about an activity or topic. Remember, it is okay for your learner to get stuck. Learning new material takes time. Encourage them to take breaks, keep trying, and even ask the teacher for help. Help your learner navigate technology. That may mean helping them type information or upload work into edio. Always encourage your learner to do their very best. Review the course syllabus for your learner’s course. Maintain communication with your learner’s teacher. Part B:Course Information Course Goals In Social Studies 4, your learner will discover the different groups of people who have come to the United States by exploring how and why they came to North America. They will learn about Native Americans and the events that led to the United States becoming an independent nation. Your learner will discover the principles and ideals of American government while developing a deeper understanding of significant historical documents, the branches of government, and how leaders are elected. They will hone their map skills, identify the region in which they live, and explore the five themes of geography. Finally, your learner will examine the basics of an economy, including exploring Pennsylvania’s economy and develop an understanding of money, budgets, and taxes. By the end of the year, your learner will be able to: summarize a theory that explains how the first people migrated to the Americas; identify the role that Pennsylvania played in the history of the United States of America; describe contributions made by people and/or groups in the settlement of America; tell the events that led to and took place during the Revolutionary War; describe how the United States became its own independent nation; identify key ideas about the government using significant documents; describe the roles of the three branches of government; understand the important changes that were made to the Constitution and know the important people and places involved in the framing of the Constitution; identify the positions of authority and the services performed by the local, state, and national levels of government; explain the process of voting and how citizens participate in their community; describe how common geographic tools are used to organize and interpret information about people, places, and environments; locate and describe places and regions as defined by physical and human features; identify the physical and human characteristics of a region; explain how communities use resources; identify how people meet their wants and needs; explain why the government is involved in the economy of the community; and identify why nations trade. Course Format Lesson Components: Each day, your learner will spend 45 minutes completing a Social Studies 4 lesson. Some days may take less time, while other days may take a little more time. The lesson does not need to be completed in one sitting. Encourage your learner to take short breaks as they need. This section will help you to understand how your learner’s course is structured in edio. Lesson Bundling: Within the lesson bundles, there are different components your learner will interact with. These components will not be used every day. In Unit 1, the Knowledge Check will be bundled with the lesson on Day 2. In each unit that follows, the Knowledge Check will be bundled with the first lesson of that unit. See the example below. 1. Getting Started Lesson: There is one Getting Started lesson in this course. It can be found on Day 1 of Unit 1. This lesson includes important information about the course and contact information for your teacher. 2. Unit Overview: Each unit will include a unit overview. This describes what your learner will learn in the unit and how many assessments the unit will have. 3. Prep for Success: At the beginning of each unit, your learner will find a Prep for Success. This component offers learners tips to be successful in the course, such as study tips, important software information, safety reminders, and more. 4. Knowledge Check: There will be one Knowledge Check in each unit. The Knowledge Check is designed to check prior learning and understanding of key skills and concepts that will be taught in the unit. The Knowledge Check is not a graded assessment. Each lesson has its own components to help guide your learner through the lesson. 1. Lesson Overview: At the beginning of every lesson, your learner will see the lesson overview. This section contains lesson objectives, lesson vocabulary, materials your learner will need for the lesson, and the suggested lesson length. 2. Engage: The first section of the lesson is Engage. In this section, learners will be introduced to the lesson by making a connection to past and present knowledge and will get ready for the lesson’s instruction. 3. Discover: New content and instruction is presented in the Discover section. Your learner will interact with the lesson content through defined vocabulary terms, videos, audio, and Pause and Think activities. Your learner will be able to practice and answer questions as they work through the lesson. 4. Show: Learners will demonstrate what they have learned in the lesson through a series of practice questions. 5. Wrap Up: This section recaps the day’s objectives. The course includes assignments and projects. These graded assignments allow your learner to show what they have learned and apply their new skills. All CCA assignments and projects include these components. 1. Assessment Overview: At the beginning of each assessment, your learner will see the assessment overview. This section contains the goals of the assessment, materials your learner will need, length of the assessment, and directions for completion. 2. Plan: In the Plan section, learners will be introduced to the assignment or project. Learners may be provided with a review of content from the previous lessons, strategies for completing the activity, graphic organizers, and grading rubrics. 3. Do: Learners put their plan into action and work to complete the assignment or project successfully. This section also provides the grading expectations and/or rubric the teacher will use to grade the work. 4. Reflect: In Reflect, learners will think back to the work they completed. They will reflect upon the experience and analyze how well they completed the task. These moments of reflection are important and allow learners to think about their learning and their work habits. In addition to assignments and projects, this course also includes quizzes, and tests. Quiz Review: Before a quiz, learners will have the opportunity to review the content they will be assessed on in the quiz. Quiz: A quiz may be given at the end of a topic or the end of a unit. A quiz will usually be worth 10–15 points. Unit Review: Before a test, learners will have the opportunity to review the content they will be assessed on in the test. Unit Test: A test will assess learning across topics or at the end of a unit. A test is usually worth 25–50 points. Course Features This course includes and uses unique features such as: Social Studies Activity Book: Learners will receive a Social Studies Activity Book in which they can answer questions and complete activities that support the online lessons. Timelines: Learners will engage with historically significant dates within lessons using timelines. Social Studies Projects and Assignments: Learners will complete two Social Studies projects and one Social Studies assignment in this course to demonstrate their understanding of the concepts. Part C:Unit Information Beginnings of a New Nation Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will explore the different groups of people who have come and settled in the United States and learn how and why the first people came to North America. They will explore and learn about Native Americans and discover the events that led to the United States becoming an independent nation. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions How do geography, climate, economy, and beliefs continue to influence people today? What might you have done that is similar or different to the choices William Penn made to make Philadelphia a successful city and to encourage a democratic government? Unit Notables In this unit, your learner will explore how geography, climate, economy, and beliefs affected early American settlements. Encourage your learner to examine how these factors influenced settlements in Pennsylvania specifically and research why early settlers chose their community. Kit Materials red and blue crayons, Social Studies Activity Book Household Materials none The United States Government Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learners will study the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights to delve into the principles and foundations of the American government. They will learn about the structure and functions of the three branches of government, the checks and balances system, the voting process, and the ways citizens can participate in their community. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions Why do you think a system of checks and balances is important?How can you be an active part of your government? Unit Notables In this unit, your learner will explore the branches of government and learn about the system of checks and balances. With them, discuss what government was like before this system was implemented and how a system of checks and balances supports a democracy. Kit Materials Social Studies Activity Book Household Materials none Regions of the United States Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will continue to develop their map skills using various map components and learn how to interpret maps. They will explore the five themes of geography and develop an understanding of the human characteristics of places and regions. Your learner will also discover the climate, people, animals, and resources of the four regions of the United States. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions Why is it important to understand how to use maps? How do you adapt your lifestyle (i.e. activities) based on the physical and human characteristics of your region? Unit Notables In this unit, your learner will explore the five themes of geography: location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interactions. With them, discuss the questions these themes answer as they apply to your learner’s region. Discuss how the characteristics of their region impact their lifestyle. Kit Materials ruler, Social Studies Activity Book Household Materials none Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will examine the basics of an economy, including exploring Pennsylvania’s economy. Learners will discover why the government is involved in the community’s economy and explore why nations trade. They will develop an understanding of how people meet their needs and wants and will explore budgets and taxes. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions How would you use the money you earn? What would you spend money on? What would you save money for? What would you donate money to? What job do you want when you are older? What special skills will you need for that job, and how will you get them? Unit Notables In this unit, learners will explore the three types of productive resources. With your learner, discuss a business in your area and work with them to identify what natural, capital, and human resources are necessary for that business’ success. Kit Materials Social Studies Activity Book Household Materials none
Enrolling Now for 2026-27 School Year.
