Grade 1. Social Studies

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1 Grade 1 Social Studies

2 Geography Map Skills Timelines Calendar Skills Economics Goods and Services History American Symbols Current President Patriotic Songs Pledge of Allegiance National Holidays Folk Tales/Famous Americans/Biographies American Customs and Celebrations

3 Geography/History Strand 1 Map Skills Essential Questions: 1. What are the four cardinal directions? 2. Where are the North and South Poles and the Equator on the globe? 3. Where are the continents, mountains, rivers, lakes and oceans on a map? Cardinal directions: north, south, east and west, rivers, oceans, mountains, equator, north pole, south pole, continents Scott Foresman social studies leveled readers (need to be purchased) Beginning Map Skills (Learning Horizons) Evan-Moor Daily Geography practice Compass, maps, globe Timelines 1. What information does a timeline give us? timeline, changes, sequence

4 Scott Foresman social studies leveled readers Scott Foresman Unit 4, Week 2: see pages Everyday Math lesson 4.9 Calendar Skills Essential Questions: 1. What are the days of the week? 2. What are the names of the months? 3. What are the four seasons? date, day, month, year, season, winter, spring, summer, fall, sequence, past, now, future Scott Foresman social studies leveled readers Everyday Math lesson 1.9 Calendar Morning Meeting activities Economics Strand 9 Goods and Services Essential Questions: 1. What are some products that people buy and use?

5 2. What are some examples of goods and what are some examples of services? goods, services, products, needs, wants, use, jobs, money, choices Scott Foresman social studies leveled readers Scott Foresman Unit 2: Who Works Here? and leveled readers History Strand 1.1 National capital and the state capital What are the capital of the United States and the capital of Massachusetts and why are they important? capital, law, state, country, governor, government, Washington D.C., Boston, Massachusetts Leveled readers Maps

6 Strand 1.2 The Presidents of the United States Essential Questions: 1. Who is our President? 2. Describe the President s job. 3. Explain how a person becomes the President of the United States. President, election, vote, ballots, majority Write & Read Book: Our Country Scholastic: Our Country Scholastic: Arthur Meets the President by Marc Brown Scholastic: My Teacher for President by Kay Winters Caldecott: So You Want to be President By Judith St. George Strand 1.3 United States leaders, symbols, events, and holidays Identify and explain the meanings of the following American symbols: eagle, flag, Statue of Liberty, White House. symbol, freedom

7 Big Book: The City State map Scott Foresman reading leveled reader: Special Buildings Strand 1.4 Pledge of Allegiance and national songs Essential Questions: 1. Demonstrate the ability to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and to explain its general meaning. 2. Demonstrate the ability to sing national songs such as America the Beautiful, My Country, Tis of Thee, God Bless America, and The Star Spangled Banner and explain the general meaning of the lyrics. pledge, allegiance, united, republic, nation, national anthem, indivisible, liberty, justice, respectful Our National Anthem by Stephanie St. Pierre Patriotic Traditions by Alyson Kieda Patriotic music American Flag

8 Strand 1.5 National and Massachusetts Holidays Why do we celebrate: Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Patriots Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day? celebrate, customs, parade, holiday, honor, patriotic Scott Foresman Unit 4, Week 4: My Fourth of July Strand 1.7 Individuals, Families, and Communities Now and Long Ago Describe the main characters and their qualities in various legends and folktales (See Frameworks for suggestions.) fable, folktale, legend, character, moral What Your First Grader Needs to Know Scott Foresman, unit 1 Big Blue Ox Various legends and folktales

9 Strand 1.8 Famous Americans Describe the qualities or distinctive traits of famous Americans of different ethnicity, faith, and historic periods. famous, courage, leadership, strength Scott Foresman Unit 4 The Dot Scott Foresman Unit 5 Ben Franklin, Wright Brothers, Alexander Graham Bell Scholastic - Fifteen Easy to Read Biography Mini-Books Famous Americans Biographies Strand 1.9 Celebrations and Customs Explain and describe various celebrations and customs observed in America. celebration, customs, tradition, holiday Scott Foresman unit 4 The Lady in the Moon story and leveled readers

10 Scott Foresman unit 4 Mama s Birthday Present story and leveled readers Websites: ushistory.org whitehouse.gov libertybellmuseum.com whitehouse.gov/kids/index.html enchantedlearning.com americaslibrary.gov abcteach.com weeklyreader.com/teachers/resources scholastic.com sfsocialstudies.com timeforkids.com Assessments: This guide was created with the understanding that Social Studies is integrated into all areas of the curriculum. Teacher observation: vocabulary related to each unit participation in discussion teacher-made rubrics students' responses through illustrations Open response questions: oral and written Brainstorming Graphic organizers Various teacher-created materials

New York State Common Core Social Studies Framework Grades K-8

The State Education Department The University of the State of New York New York State Common Core Social Studies Framework Grades K-8 Revised December 2013 Social Studies Framework Grades K - 4 Grades