Social Studies Topics by Quarter
Citizenship: Apply principles of citizenship in the classroom.
Display honesty and show kindness to oneself and others.
Recognize the purpose of rules and practicing self-control.
Be respectful of others and celebrate differences in ethnic origins, customs, and traditions.
Work respectfully with one another to achieve a goal.
Contribute one’s time and talents to help others in their homes, schools, and communities through jobs.
Participating in classroom decision-making by voting.
Understand that local and state government representatives are elected by citizens who vote.
National Symbols and Traditions: Describe the symbols and traditions that honor and foster patriotism in the United States.
Learn the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem and the ways people express respect for the American flag.
Explain the symbolism of the colors, stars, and stripes of the American flag.
Identifying the Virginia flag, state capitol building, the cardinal as the state bird, and the dogwood as the state flower.
Explain why people use symbols and have traditions.
Geography: Develop geographic skills.
Use basic map symbols, including references to land, water, cities, and roads.
Use cardinal (north, south, east, west) directions on maps.
Locate Virginia, the United States, continents, and oceans on maps and globes.
Construct simple maps and including a title, map legend or key, and a compass rose.
Civics: Apply history and Social science skills.
Explain how communities honor local and national traditions.
Recognize a list of holidays that are designated Virginia holidays.
Virginia History: Identifying and describing important events and locations throughout the early history of the Commonwealth such as; the Werowocomoco Village and the English Colony at Jamestown.
Locate the site of the Jamestown colony.
Describe how life in various Virginia communities has changed over time.
Virginia's Diverse People: Describe the contributions of indigenous people such as; Chief Powhatan and Pocahontas to Virginia's history.
Describe the contributions of explorers such as; John Smith and Christoper Newport to Virginia's history.
Describe the contributions of presidents such as; George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe to Virginia's history.
Describe the contributions of barrier breakers such as; John Mercer Langston, Booker T. Washington, Maggie L. Walker, Barbara Johns, Arthur R. Ashe, Jr., and L. Douglas Wilder.
Virginia History: Describe how life in various Virginia communities has changed over time.
Virginia's Diverse People: Describe the contributions of barrier breakers such as; John Mercer Langston, Booker T. Washington, Maggie L. Walker, Barbara Johns, Arthur R. Ashe, Jr., and L. Douglas Wilder.
Holidays: Recognize a list of holidays that are designated Virginia holidays.
Economics: People make economic choices to meet their basic needs.
Identifying the difference between goods and services.
Describe how people can be both consumers and producers.
Describe ways people work to earn and save money to purchase goods and services.
Describe goods produced and services provided in Virginia.
Describe why people must make choices, prioritizing needs over wants.
Citizenship: Be respectful of others and celebrate differences in ethnic origins, customs, and traditions.
Contribute one’s time and talents to help others in their homes, schools, and communities through jobs.
Participating in classroom decision-making by voting.
Understand that local and state government representatives are elected by citizens who vote.