COURSE ID: SS004FYWY01

Wyoming Studies 4

Current 2026-27
Start Date: August 17, 2026
End Date: May 20, 2027
District: Niobrara County School District #1
Grade Levels: 4th Grade
Provider: Wyoming Virtual Academy

Fourth Grade students will explore how geography, environment, culture, technology, and government shape societies past and present. They will examine the physical and human features of Wyoming and beyond, with a focus on Indigenous Tribes, settlement patterns, and how people adapt to their surroundings. Students will analyze cause and effect in history, use primary and secondary sources, and apply digital tools to research. Topics include citizenship, economic principles, and tribal sovereignty. Emphasis is placed on understanding diverse cultures and the interconnectedness of local, state, national, and global communities.