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1 ASSURANCES: By the end of First Grade the Student will: 1. Understand the concepts of time and chronology by distinguishing among past, present, and future events. 2. Identify anthems and mottoes of the United States and Texas. 3. Understand the concepts of goods and services and the value of work. 4. Identify historic figures and ordinary people who exhibit good citizenship. 5. Create simple maps to identify the location of places in the classroom, school, and community. First Grade and Geography Skills categorize choose classify computer create decide develop discuss express generalize graph interpret VOCABULARY interview main idea order predict sequence timeline Throughout the year as students learn social studies content, they are expected to master geography and social studies skills from the TEKS. Although these skills may also be taught in language arts or mathematics classes, their mastery is essential for practical application of social studies content. Teachers should plan appropriate activities that incorporate geography and social studies skills into each lesson. The Student will: 1. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of sources such as conversations, interviews, and music. (TEKS 1.17A) 2. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of visual sources such as pictures, graphics, television, maps, computer images, literature and artifacts. (TEKS 1.17B) 3. Sequence and categorize information. (TEKS 1.17C) 4. Identify main ideas from oral, visual, and print sources. (TEKS 1.17D) 5. Express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences. (TEKS 1.18A) 6. Create visual and written material including pictures, maps, timelines and graphs. (TEKS 1.18B) 7. Use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution. (TEKS 1.19A) 8. Use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision. (TEKS 1.19B) Shirley Worden Grade 1 - Page 8 Summer 2005

2 First Six Weeks Aesop s Fables authority authority figures behind belief beside calendar celebration chronology citizenship climate county culture custom customs decision directions East environment equality VOCABULARY far folktales future graphic organizer grid group holidays jobs justice laws left legends map key month months near North over past present prior Pledge of Allegiance Pledge to the Texas Flag Museum National defense poems public officials responsibility right rules rural sequence shelter South suburb symbols timeline today tomorrow traditions truth under urban vote weather West yesterday MY HOME, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY The Student will: Government 9. Give examples of rules or laws that establish order, provide security and manage conflict. (TEKS 1.10B) 10. Explain the need for rules and laws in the home, school and community (establish order, provide security and manage conflict). (TEKS 1.10A) 11. Identify the responsibilities of authority figures in the home, school and community such as parents, principals, police officers, and public officials. (TEKS 1.11C) 11a. Identify leaders in the community, state and nation (TEKS 1.11C). Citizenship Shirley Worden Grade 1 - Page 9 Summer 2005

3 12. Identify characteristics of good citizenship such as a belief in justice, truth, equality and responsibility for the common good. (TEKS 1.12A) 13. Use voting as a way of making choices and decisions, such as what activity to do at recess. (TEKS 1.13C) 14. Use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision. (TEKS 1.19B) 15. Recite and explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge to the Texas Flag. (TEKS 1.13B) 15a. Identify ordinary people who exemplify good citizenship and exhibit a love of individualism and inventiveness (TEKS 1.12C). Customs and Traditions 16. Describe various beliefs, customs and traditions of families and explain their importance. (TEKS 1.15A) 17. Retell stories from selected folktales and legends such as Aesop s Fables. (TEKS 1.15B) Geography 18. Locate places using the four cardinal directions (North, South, East, and West). (TEKS 1.4A) 19. Describe location of self and objects relative to other locations in the classroom and school, using phrases such as to the left, in front of, to the right, near and far, etc. (TEKS 1.4B) 20. Define and describe terms related to weather including sunny, warm, hot, cloudy, cold and stormy, etc. (TEKS 1.6A) Economics 21. Identify and describe the human characteristics of places such as types of homes (apartments, houses, trailers, and teepees) and ways of earning a living. (TEKS 1.6C) 22. Describe the requirements of various jobs and the characteristics of a job well performed. (TEKS 1.9A) History 23. Describe the origins of selected customs, holiday and celebrations of the community, state and nation such as Labor Day. (TEKS 1.2A) 24. Compare the observance of holidays and celebrations past and present such as Grandparents Day. (TEKS 1.2B) 25. Create a calendar or timeline. (TEKS 1.3B) 26. Use vocabulary related to chronology (yesterday, today and tomorrow). (TEKS 1.3C) 27. Distinguish among past, present and future. (TEKS 1.3A) 28. Sequence and categorize information. (TEKS 1.17C) 29. Identify main ideas from oral, visual and print sources. (TEKS 1.17D) Shirley Worden Grade 1 - Page 10 Summer 2005

4 Skills 29a. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral sources such as conversations interviews and music (TEKS 1.17A) 29b. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of visual sources such as pictures, graphics, television, maps, computer images, literature and artifacts. 29c. Express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences (TEKS 1.18A). 29d. Create visual and written material including pictures, maps, timelines, and graphs (TEKS 1.17B) 29e. Use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, ist and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution (TEKS 1.18A). Second Six Weeks air animals bodies of water calendar celebration choices citizen climate community continents customs desert different Equator family forest future globe goods heritage VOCABULARY hills holidays island lakes land landforms landmarks lumber month mountains natural resources needs North Pole oceans oil past peninsulas plains plants purchase spending present rivers saving sequence services similar soil South Pole streams symbols taxes technology Texas timeline today tomorrow trade United States wants water weather yesterday Shirley Worden Grade 1 - Page 11 Summer 2005

5 MY FAMILY AND MY WORLD The Student will: Geography 30. Locate and identify places of significance on maps and globes such as the local community, Texas, and the United States. (TEKS 1.5B) 31. Identify and describe the physical characteristics of places such as landforms, bodies of water, natural resources, and weather. (TEKS 1.6A) a. Identify and describe continents, islands, peninsulas, hills, mountains, and plains as landforms. b. Identify and describe oceans, lakes, and rivers as bodies of water. c. Identify oil, lumber, air, water, plants, animals, and soil as natural resources. 32. Define and describe terms related to weather including sunny, warm, hot, cloudy, cold and stormy, etc. (TEKS 1.6A) 33. Identify examples of and uses for natural resources in the community, state, and nation. (TEKS 1.6B) 33a. locate places using the four cardinal directions (TEKS 1.14B) 33b. Describe the location of self and objects relative to other locations in the classroom (TEKS 1.4b) 33c. Create and use simple maps to identify the location of places in the classroom, school, community, and beyond (TEKS 1.5A) Citizenship 34. Identify ordinary people who exemplify good citizenship and exhibit a love of individualism and inventiveness. (TEKS 1.12C) 35. Explain how selected customs, symbols and celebrations reflect the American love of individualism, inventiveness and freedom. (TEKS 1.13D) 35a. Use voting as a way of making choices and decisions TEKS 1.13c) Economics 36. Describe ways that families meet basic human needs. (TEKS 1.14A) 37. Describe and compare similarities and differences in ways families meet basic human needs. (TEKS 1.14B) 38. Identify and give examples of choices families make when buying goods and services. (TEKS 1.8C) Technology 40. Sequence and categorize information. (TEKS 1.17C) 41. Identify main ideas from oral, visual and print sources. (TEKS 1.17D) History 42. Describe the origins of selected customs, holidays and celebrations of the community, state and nation such as Columbus Day. (TEKS 1.2A) Shirley Worden Grade 1 - Page 12 Summer 2005

6 43. Compare the observance of holidays and celebrations past and present such as Grandparents Day. (TEKS 1.2B) 44. Create a calendar or timeline. (TEKS 1.3B) 45. Use vocabulary related to chronology (yesterday, today and tomorrow). (TEKS 1.3C) 46. Distinguish among past, present and future. (TEKS 1.3A) Government 46a. Identify leaders in the community, state, and nation (TEKS1.11A) 46b. Describe the roles of public officials including mayor, governor and president (TEKS 1.11B). Culture 46c. Describe ways that families meet basic human needs (TEKS 1.14A) 46d. Describe similarities and differences in ways families meet basic human needs (TEKS 1.14B). 46e. Describe various beliefs, customs, and traditions of families and explain their importance (TEKS 1.15A). Skills 46f. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral sources such as conversations, interviews, and music (TEKS 1.17A). 46g. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of visual sources such as pictures, graphics, television, maps, computer images, literature, and artifacts. (TEKS 1.17B). 46h. Express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences (TEKS 1.18A). Create visual and written material including pictures, maps, time lines and graphs. Third Six Weeks authority figures calendar celebration Christmas climate customs future government Governor Hanukkah holidays Kwanzaa VOCABULARY liberty maps Mayor month nation need past present President problem courthouse public officials Ramadan sequence solution timeline Thanksgiving today tomorrow want weather yesterday Shirley Worden Grade 1 - Page 13 Summer 2005

7 LEADERSHIP AND ECONOMICS The Student will: Geography 47. Create visual and written material including pictures and graphs. (TEKS 1.18B) 48. Develop a graph to show the weather including sunny, warm, hot, cloudy, cold and stormy, etc. (TEKS 1.6A) Government 49. Identify leaders in the community, state and nation. (TEKS 1.11A) 50. Describe the roles of public officials including mayor, governor and president. (TEKS 1.11B) Citizenship 51. Create visual and written material including pictures and graphs. (TEKS 1.19B) 52. Use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution. (TEKS 1.19A) Economics 53. Identify and give examples of people wanting more than they can have. (TEKS 1.8A) 54. Explain why wanting more than they can have requires that people make choices. (TEKS 1.8B) 54a. Identify examples of goods and services in the home, school and community (TEKS 1.7A) 54b. Identify ways people exchange goods and services (TEKS 1.7B) 54c. Identify the role of markets in the exchange of goods and services (TEKS 1.7C) 54d. Describe how specialized jobs contribute to the production of goods and services (TEKS 1.9B) History 55. Describe the origins of selected customs, holidays and celebrations of the community, state and nation such as Veteran s Day. (TEKS 1.2A) 56. Compare the observance of holidays and celebrations past and present such as Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Ramadan. (TEKS 1.2B) 57. Create a timeline using the calendar created previously. (TEKS 1.3B) 58. Use vocabulary related to chronology (yesterday, today and tomorrow). (TEKS 1.3C) 59. Distinguish among past, present and future. (TEKS 1.3A) Technology 60. Sequence and categorize information. (TEKS 1.17C) 61. Identify main ideas from oral, visual and print sources. (TEKS 1.17D) Shirley Worden Grade 1 - Page 14 Summer 2005

8 Culture 46c. Describe ways that families meet basic human needs (TEKS 1.14A) 46d. Describe similarities and differences in ways families meet basic human needs (TEKS 1.14B). 17. Retell stories from selected folktales and legends such as Aesop s Fables. (TEKS 1.15B) Skills 29a. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral sources such as conversations interviews and music (TEKS 1.17A) 29d. Create visual and written material including pictures, maps, timelines, and graphs (TEKS 1.17B) 29e. Use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, ist and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution (TEKS 1.18A). Shirley Worden Grade 1 - Page 15 Summer 2005

9 Fourth Six Weeks bald eagle barter calendar celebration climate compass rose consumer customs exchange freedom future goods historical figures VOCABULARY holidays Houston, Sam Littlefield, Texas Lubbock, Texas legend Lincoln, Abraham King Jr., Martin Luther map key maps markets month neighborhood neighbors past present producer Roosevelt, Eleanor route sequence services symbols technology timeline today tomorrow weather yesterday ME AND MY STATE The Student will: Geography 62. Create and use simple maps that include a compass rose, a legend and at least five symbols to identify the location of places in the classroom, school, community and beyond. (TEKS 1.5A) 63. Predict weather including sunny, warm, hot, cloudy, cold and stormy, etc. using previously created weather graphs. (TEKS 1.6A) 63a. Identify examples of and uses for natural resources in the community, state, and nation. (TEKS 1.6B) 63b. Identify and describe the human characteristics of places such as types of homes (apartments, houses, trailers, and teepees) and ways of earning a living. (TEKS 1.6C) History 64. Identify and explain the contributions of historical figures, such as Sam Houston (who helped Texas win independence for whom our city is named) and Abraham Lincoln (president who freed the slaves), who have influenced the community, state and nation. (TEKS 1.1A) 65. Describe the origins of selected customs, holidays and celebrations of the community, state and nation such as Martin Luther King s Birthday. (TEKS 1.2A) Shirley Worden Grade 1 - Page 16 Summer 2005

10 66. Compare the observance of holidays and celebrations past and present such as New Year s Day, Chinese New Year, Groundhog s Day, and Valentine s Day. (TEKS 1.2B) 67. Create a timeline. (TEKS 1.3B) 68. Use vocabulary related to chronology (yesterday, today and tomorrow). (TEKS 1.3C) 69. Distinguish among past, present and future. (TEKS 1.3A) Citizenship 70. Express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences. (TEKS 1.18A) 71. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral sources such as conversations, interviews, and music. (TEKS 1.17A) Economics 72. Identify the role of markets in the exchange of goods and services. (TEKS 1.7C) 73. Identify and give examples of goods and services in the home, school and community. (TEKS 1.7A) 74. Identify and give examples of ways people exchange goods and services. (TEKS 1.7B) 75. Describe the requirements of various jobs and the characteristics of a job well performed. (TEKS 1.9A) 76. Describe how specialized jobs contribute to the production of goods and services. (TEKS 1.9B) 77. Introduce vocabulary and identify what producers and consumers are. (TEKS 1.7) Technology 79. Sequence and categorize information. (TEKS 1.17C) 80. Identify main ideas from oral, visual and print sources. (TEKS 1.17D) Skills 29a. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral sources such as conversations interviews and music (TEKS 1.17A) 29d. Create visual and written material including pictures, maps, timelines, and graphs (TEKS 1.17B) Shirley Worden Grade 1 - Page 17 Summer 2005

11 Fifth Sixth Weeks Alamo Alexander Graham Bell anthems bluebonnet calendar capital celebration citizenship Clara Barton climate colony colonists communicate customs Eleanor Roosevelt future VOCABULARY holidays invention inventors Liberty Bell mockingbird month monument mottoes Nathan Hale patriotic symbols past present sequence settlement state Statue of Liberty statues Texas Texas Flag technology Thomas Edison timeline today tomorrow transportation United States of America United States Flag weather White House yesterday PAST AND PRESENT OF MY COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION The Student will: Geography 81. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of visual sources such as pictures. (TEKS 1.17B) 82. Define and describe terms related to weather including sunny, warm, hot, cloudy, cold and stormy, etc. (TEKS 1.6A) History 83. Identify and describe the contributions of historical figures such as Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison who have exhibited a love of individualism and inventiveness. (TEKS 1.1B) 84. Compare the similarities and differences among the lives and activities of historical figures that have influenced the community, state and nation. (TEKS 1.1C) 85. Describe the origins of selected customs, holidays, and celebrations of the community, state and nation such as President s Day. (TEKS 1.2A) Shirley Worden Grade 1 - Page 18 Summer 2005

12 86. Compare the observance of holidays and celebrations past and present such as St. Patrick s Day and Earth Day. (TEKS 1.2B) 87. Create and interpret a timeline. (TEKS 1.3B) 88. Use vocabulary related to chronology (yesterday, today and tomorrow). (TEKS 1.3C) 89. Distinguish and classify items by past, present and future. (TEKS 1.3A) 89a. Identify and explain the contributions of historical figures, such as Sam Houston (who helped Texas win independence for whom our city is named) and Abraham Lincoln (president who freed the slaves), who have influenced the community, state and nation. (TEKS 1.1A) Citizenship 90. Identify and describe the contributions of historical figures such as Clara Barton, Nathan Hale and Eleanor Roosevelt who have exemplified good citizenship. (TEKS 1.12B) 91. Identify anthems and mottoes of the United States and Texas. (TEKS 1.2C) 92. Explain selected national and state patriotic symbols such as the United States and Texas flags, the Liberty Bell and the Alamo. (TEKS 1.13A) 92a. Recite and explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge to the Texas Flag. (TEKS 1.13B) 92b. Explain how selected customs, symbols and celebrations reflect the American love of individualism, inventiveness and freedom. (TEKS 1.13D) Technology 95. Sequence and categorize information. (TEKS 1.17C) 96. Identify main ideas from oral, visual and print sources. (TEKS 1.17D) Skills 29a. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral sources such as conversations interviews and music (TEKS 1.17A) 29d. Create visual and written material including pictures, maps, timelines, and graphs (TEKS 1.17B) 29e. Use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information first and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution (TEKS 1.18A). Shirley Worden Grade 1 - Page 19 Summer 2005

13 Sixth Six Weeks artifacts calendar celebration Cinco de Mayo climate computer computer images customs future VOCABULARY graphics holidays Independence Day literature maps Memorial Day month past pictures present sequence television timeline today tomorrow weather yesterday CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS The Student will: Geography 96. Identify main ideas from oral, visual and print sources. (TEKS 1.17D) 97. Define and describe terms related to weather including sunny, warm, hot, cloudy, cold and stormy, etc. (TEKS 1.6A) History 98. Describe and explain the origins of selected customs, holidays, and celebrations of the community, state and nation such as Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day and Independence Day (4 th of July). (TEKS 1.2A) 99. Compare the observance of holidays and celebrations past and present such as Easter. (TEKS 1.2B) 100. Create and interpret a timeline. (TEKS 1.3B) 101. Use vocabulary related to chronology (yesterday, today and tomorrow). (TEKS 1.3C) 102. Distinguish and classify events by past, present and future. (TEKS 1.3A) 102a. Identify and describe the contributions of historical figures such as Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison who have exhibited a love of individualism and inventiveness. (TEKS 1.1B) 102b. Compare the similarities and differences among the lives and activities of historical figures that have influenced the community, state and nation. (TEKS 1.1C) Technology 102a. Describe how technology has changed the way people work. (TEKS 1.16C) Shirley Worden Grade 1 - Page 20 Summer 2005

14 103a. Describe how household tools and appliances have changed the ways families live such as the washer, dryer, refrigerator and microwave, etc. (TEKS 1.16A) 103. Obtain information about a topic using a variety of visual sources such as pictures, graphics, television, maps, computer images, literature and artifacts. (TEKS 1.17B) 104. Sequence and categorize information. (TEKS 1.17C) 105. Identify main ideas from oral, visual and print sources. (TEKS 1.17D) 93. Describe how technology has changed communication (telephone, facsimile), transportation (automobiles) and recreation (computer games). (TEKS 1.16B) 94. Describe how technology has changed the way people work (ex: the development of the typewriter and later the computer for word-processing). (TEKS 1.16C) Culture 94a. Retell stories from selected folktales and legends such as Aesop s Fables. (TEKS 1.15B) Science, Technology and Society 104. Describe how household tools and appliances have changed the ways families live (TEKS 1.16A) 105. Describe how technology has changed communication, transportation, and recreation (TEKS 1.16A) 106. Describe how technology has changed the way people work (TEKS 1.16C) Skills 29e. Use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information first and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution (TEKS 1.18A) Create visual and written material including pictures, maps, timelines and graphs. (TEKS 1.18B) 108. Create visual and written material including pictures and graphs. (TEKS 1.19B) Shirley Worden Grade 1 - Page 21 Summer 2005

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