Teacher's GuideStandards Fourth Grade History Standards 1. Examine various regions of the United States in order to focus on how the following affected development of South Dakota, including site selection of settlements, opportunities available, natural resources, and population influences. 4. Analyze issues of concern in South Dakota, including water issues; farming and ranching issues; Indian and Non-Indian relationships; and urban/rural population changes. Fourth Grade Geography Standards 1. Differentiate between state and national boundaries. 2. Define regions as categorized by geographic location. 3. Use appropriate maps for a specific purpose, including elevation, land use-resource, road maps and mileage tables, time zones, and migration/movement patterns. 4. Recognize that longitude and latitude constitute a map grid used in absolute locations 5. Locate major South Dakota geographical features, such as the Missouri River; Black Hills and Badlands; and the capital (Pierre) and the following cities: Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Huron, and Yankton. 6. Evaluation the impact geography has on the inhabitants of South Dakota such as location of cities, transportation, industries, agricultural products, and culture. Map of South Dakota Counties (PDF) Blank SD Map (PDF) US Map outline (PDF) Full Script (PDF)
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