10 courses in order
Grade 4 Social Studies Courses
Open any course to see what's inside: the lesson, the games, practice questions and ideas to try at home.
- Course 1
World Regions
Deserts, rainforests, grasslands, mountains and polar lands.
Social Studies course · 4 questions · about 10 min
- Course 2
Hemispheres & the Equator
The equator, the prime meridian and Earth's four hemispheres.
Social Studies course · 4 questions · about 10 min
- Course 3
World Landmarks
Famous places built by people on every continent.
Social Studies course · 4 questions · about 10 min
- Course 4
Explorers & Trade Routes
The Silk Road and travelers like Ibn Battuta, Zheng He and Magellan's crew.
Social Studies course · 4 questions · about 20 min
- Course 5
Branches of Government
Lawmakers, leaders and courts: how power is shared.
Social Studies course · 4 questions · about 10 min
- Course 6
Supply & Demand
Why prices go up and down when things are rare or plentiful.
Social Studies course · 4 questions · about 10 min
- Course 7
Young Entrepreneurs
How to start a small business: idea, costs, price and profit.
Social Studies course · 4 questions · about 10 min
- Course 8
Energy Sources
Solar, wind, water, fossil fuels and how they make electricity.
Social Studies course · 4 questions · about 10 min
- Course 9
Cultures of the World
Music, languages, food and art: the cultures that make the world rich.
Social Studies course · 4 questions · about 10 min
- Course 10
Inventions That Changed the World + Final Challenge
Steam engines, electricity and computers, then the Grade 4 Final Challenge.
Social Studies course · 10 questions · about 15 min
Skills
Grade 4 Social Studies Skills Covered
Every practice question is linked to a skill, so the parent dashboard can show what your child has mastered and what to practice next.
Questions from parents
Grade 4 Social Studies: FAQ
What do kids learn in grade 4 social studies?
SkillBloom's grade 4 social studies path has 10 courses: World Regions, Hemispheres & the Equator, World Landmarks, Explorers & Trade Routes, Branches of Government, Supply & Demand, Young Entrepreneurs, Energy Sources, Cultures of the World and Inventions That Changed the World + Final Challenge. Each one has a read-aloud lesson, hands-on games or experiments and a quiz.
What age is grade 4?
Grade 4 is usually for kids ages 9–10. In the UK that is Year 5, and in Australia it is Year 4. Kids can also use another grade's courses for review or an extra challenge.
Is SkillBloom grade 4 social studies free?
The first courses in every subject (first 2 courses) are free with a parent account. SkillBloom Premium unlocks all 10 grade 4 social studies courses and every other subject.
Can I use this as a grade 4 social studies homeschool curriculum?
Yes. The courses follow the topics most curricula teach in 4th grade, in a sensible order. Kids learn on their own with voice support, and the parent dashboard and planner show progress and the skills that need more practice.
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