STANDARD K.1a, b, c The student will understand that history relates to events and people of other times and places by identifying examples of past events in legends and historical accounts, including Paul Revere s ride and the stories of Johnny Appleseed, Booker T. Washington, and Betsy Ross. identifying examples of interesting Americans through exposure to biographies of important people of the past, including George Washington, Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, and Davy Crockett. describing the people and events honored in commemorative holidays, including Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, Presidents Day and Lee/Jackson/King Day. History relates events that have already happened. History teaches us about the interesting lives of people long ago. We celebrate holidays to remember people and events of long ago. What can we learn about people and events from long ago? Who are the people that we remember on holidays? What are some of the holidays we celebrate? Understand the meaning of Long ago/past/present Real and make believe History: events that have already happened People to know Paul Revere: warned people that The British are coming! Johnny Appleseed: planted apple trees Booker T. Washington: born a slave in Virginia, later started a college (Tuskegee Institute) Betsy Ross: believed to have sewn one of the first flags for our country George Washington: served as first President, often called the Father of our Country Sequence events in chronological order. (I) Locate and use information from print and non-print sources. (I) Evaluate information for accuracy and separate fact from fiction. (I) Explain simple charts. (I) Identify primary ideas expressed in data. (I) 1
STANDARD K.1a, b, c (continued) The student will understand that history relates to events and people of other times and places by identifying examples of past events in legends and historical accounts, including Paul Revere s ride and the stories of Johnny Appleseed, Booker T. Washington, and Betsy Ross. identifying examples of interesting Americans through exposure to biographies of important people of the past, including George Washington, Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, and Davy Crockett. describing the people and events honored in commemorative holidays, including Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, Presidents Day and Lee/Jackson/King Day. Harriet Tubman: Helped other slaves get to freedom by the Underground Railroad Abraham Lincoln: served as President, helped free the slaves Davy Crockett: a frontiersman Holidays to Know Columbus Day: day to remember the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus Thanksgiving: a feast day to remember the sharing of the harvest with American Indians Independence Day: our country s birthday; celebrated on the 4 th of July 2
STANDARD K.1a, b, c (continued) The student will understand that history relates to events and people of other times and places by identifying examples of past events in legends and historical accounts, including Paul Revere s ride and the stories of Johnny Appleseed, Booker T. Washington, and Betsy Ross. identifying examples of interesting Americans through exposure to biographies of important people of the past, including George Washington, Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, and Davy Crockett. describing the people and events honored in commemorative holidays, including Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, Presidents Day and Lee/Jackson/King Day. Presidents Day: a February holiday to celebrate Lincoln s and Washington s birthdays Lee/Jackson/King Day: a day in January to remember two generals (Lee and Jackson) and Civil Rights leader (King) 3
STANDARD K.2a, b The student will compare and contrast the relative location of people, places, and things by placing objects using near/far, up/down, left/right, behind/in front. locating land and water on a map using north, east, south, and west. Relative location can be described by the relation of people, places, and things to other people, places, and things. There are certain words that help us describe where people, places, and things are located. What words are used to describe the relative location of objects? What words are used to describe the relative location of land and water on a map? Understand the meaning of Near/far Up/down Left/right Behind/in front Understand how these terms are used to describe objects on a simple map. Understand the terms north, south, east, and west and how these terms are used to describe relative location on simple maps. Describe the location of objects. (I) Locate land and water features on simple maps. (I) Draw maps of familiar objects or areas. (I) Collect, organize, and record information. (I) 4
STANDARD K.3a, b The student will use simple maps, globes, and other three-dimensional models to become aware of the physical shape of our state and nation. locate areas referenced in historically based legends and stories. The state of Virginia and the United States can be identified by their physical shapes on a map or globe. The location of history-based stories and legends can be shown on a map. Where is Virginia on a United States map? Where is the United States on a world map and globe? How can a map be used to locate areas referred to in stories and legends? Understand the meaning of Map: drawing that shows what a place looks like from above Globe: a round model of the Earth Know the shape of Virginia. Know the shape of the United States. Identify and locate features on a map and globe. (I) Use resource materials. (I) A map can show the location of history-based legends and stories. 5
STANDARD K.4a, b The student will identify symbols such as community symbols (traffic signs, traffic lights, street and highway markers, etc.). map symbols (legend references to land, water, roads, and cities). Symbols are pictures that stand for something real. A map legend/map key is a list of the symbols on a map. Land, water, roads, and cities can be represented on maps by symbols. What symbols are found in communities? What symbols are found on a simple map? What is a map legend/map key? Understand the meaning of Map legend/map key: a list of the symbols on a map Identify these community symbols: Stop sign Traffic light Speed limit sign Differentiate color symbols on maps and globes. (I) Make and use simple map symbols. (I) Use technology references. (I) Identify these map symbols: Land Water Roads Cities 6
STANDARD K.5 The student will match simple descriptions of work that people do and the names of those jobs with examples from the local community and historical accounts. People work at many jobs. What are examples of jobs in the local community? What jobs existed long ago? Local Community Job Today Long Description Ago Gather, classify, and interpret information. (I) Protection Police Soldiers Officers Sheriffs Teaching Teachers Teachers Safety Fire- Firemen fighters Health Doctors Doctors Nurses Nurses 7
STANDARD K.6a, b. c The student will identify basic economic concepts, including the difference between basic needs (food, clothing, and shelter) and wants (luxuries). the practice of exchanging money for goods. examples of people saving for the future. People have basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) and wants (luxuries). Most wants are acquired through the practice of exchanging money and saving money for goods. People get what they want by trading money for food, shelter, and clothing, and by putting away money for the future. What are basic needs and wants? How do people get goods? How do people save for the future? Understand the meaning of Trading money for food, shelter, and clothing Basic needs: things people need (food/clothing/shelter) Wants: things people would like to have (luxuries) Goods and services (house, car, vacation) can be purchased now or in the future. Money is currency (coins, paper bills). Gather, classify, and interpret information. (I) Goods are things that people make or grow. People save money for items that they may need or want in the future by putting it away in a piggybank or bank. 8
STANDARD K.7a, b, c, d, e The student will demonstrate an understanding that being a good citizen involves important actions by taking turns and sharing. taking responsibility for certain classroom chores. taking care of his/her own things (pencils, clothing, papers, books) and respecting what belongs to others. identifying examples of honesty, courage, patriotism, and other admirable character traits seen in American history. identifying examples of rules and the consequences of breaking them. Good citizens are involved in their home, school, and community. Good citizens understand responsibility and rules and the consequences of breaking rules. In what ways are good citizens involved in their homes, schools, and communities? What are examples of rules? What are the consequences of breaking them? Admirable character traits Taking turns Sharing Completing classroom chores Taking care of one s things Respecting what belongs to others Explain cause and effect relationships. (I) Participate in groups and democratic society. (I) Rule Follow Don t Follow The Rule The Rule Home Put Toys are Toys can be toys safe. Know broken or away. where toys lost. are located. School Line up to Everyone Someone can go to the gets there get lost or playground. safely. hurt. Community Look both Cross the Someone can ways before street get hurt. crossing the safely. street. 9
STANDARD K.7a, b, c, d, e The student will demonstrate an understanding that being a good citizen involves important actions by taking turns and sharing. taking responsibility for certain classroom chores. taking care of his/her own things (pencils, clothing, papers, books) and respecting what belongs to others. identifying examples of honesty, courage, patriotism, and other admirable character traits seen in American history. Examples of character traits Honesty: Abraham Lincoln (helped free the slaves) Courage: Harriet Tubman (helped other slaves get to freedom) Patriotism: George Washington ( Father of our Country ) 10
STANDARD K.8a, b The student will identify traditionally patriotic symbols such as those associated with America including the flag, the bald eagle, monuments, etc. those associated with Virginia including the flag, the cardinal, etc. The United States and Virginia have patriotic symbols. What are some of the traditional patriotic symbols for the United States? What are some of the traditional patriotic symbols for Virginia? Identify The United States flag The bald eagle The Washington Monument Identify The Virginia flag The cardinal The dogwood Identify and explain symbols. (I) 11
STANDARD K.9 The student will learn traditionally patriotic activities, including the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star Spangled Banner. The United States has a national song. The United States has a national pledge. People participate in activities to honor the United States. What is the name of the pledge to the U.S. flag? What is the name of the national song? What are some examples of patriotic activities? The pledge to the U.S. flag is the Pledge of Allegiance. Recognize the words to the Pledge of Allegiance. The name of the national song is The Star Spangled Banner. Recognize The Star Spangled Banner when heard. Follow oral and/or written directions. (I) Patriotic activities occur on special days and can include Parades Fireworks Picnics 12