1st Grade

Utah Elementary Social Studies Standards

This PDF contains an introduction to the elementary social studies core as well as compelling questions and standards for K-6.

1st Grade Social Studies Curriculum Map

Use this map to help with pacing and how to connect standards to holidays, memorials, theme months, and other events.

Use this document to identify connections between the Into Reading stories and science/social studies standards.

Grade 1 

Pacing Overview Guide

Pacing for ELA, math, and science and social studies by month. 

GSD Canvas Lessons

These lessons were originally created for distance learners, but can easily be used in class as well.

Picture Books & Primary Sources

Collection of primary sources that can be used with See, Think, Wonder and then paired with a read aloud picture book. 

Click HERE to view a spreadsheet with book titles and information for each grade level.

Constitution Day Resources

Guidlines and resources for conducting Constitution Day and Founders Month activities. 

Culturally appropriate Thanksgiving activities that incorporate readi - ng and math.

Resource List

This is a collection of websites where you can find quality resources for building social studies lessons.

USBE 1st Grade Social Studies Lessons

This is a collection of social studies lessons developed by USBE. During the 2025-26 school year, these lessons will experience clean-up changes over time. 

UEN eMedia Hub for 1st Grade Social Studies

This is a collection of resources that can be used to teach 1st grade social studies standards.

Navigating Curriculum Topics During Instruction

Use this document for guidance on how to teach sensitive topics.