In fourth grade the social studies curriculum focus is on Nevada history.  While studying Nevada history throughout the year we are encouraging students to participate in the Distinguished Nevadan Award Program. Students will be required to complete 5 different tests.  Each test will focus on a different information about the state of Nevada.  Below are the guidelines for each test and links to worksheets or websites to help you study.  Test will be completed on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons each week.  Students will be awarded at the end of the year for their hard work and dedication.  Good Luck!

Explanation of Tests:    

1. State Symbols - students will create a state symbol book.  In this book students will need to include the:  flag, trees, animal, seal, bird, reptile, rock, nicknames & colors, fossil, fish, flower.  In this book students will draw a picture of the symbol and summarize, in    their own words, the history of the symbol and why they feel it best represents our state.  Check out this website for help!    

2. State Song - students will sing or say the entire state song.  The student can ask for 2 prompts.  Check out this website for help!    

3. Current Leaders - students will write the current leaders of our state and label which job they currently hold,  Governor, Senator, or Mayor.  The student must spell and capitalize each name and job correctly. 

4. State Counties - students will label a map of Nevada with the 17 counties.  Students must spell and capitalize each county correctly to pass the test.  Check out this website for help!

5. Report on a Distinguished Nevadan - students will choose a person that they think is a Distinguished Nevadan.  This person might have been born here, moved here, or did something great for our state.  Follow this rubric as you are writing your report.  Check out this website for help!