1st Grade Social Studies Unit 3

Big Idea:

Historical Figures, US Symbols, Customs and Beliefs, and Voting

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

1.13 Citizenship. The student understands characteristics of good citizenship as exemplified by historical figures and other individuals. The student is expected to:

• (A) identify characteristics of good citizenship, including truthfulness, justice, equality, respect for oneself and others, responsibility in daily life, and participation in government by educating oneself about the issues, respectfully holding public officials to their word, and voting;

1.14 Citizenship. The student understands important symbols, customs, and celebrations that represent American beliefs and principles and contribute to our national identity. The student is expected to:

• (A) explain state and national patriotic symbols, including the United States and Texas flags, the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, and the Alamo;
• (B) recite and explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag and the Pledge to the Texas Flag.

Focus TEKS

11.13 Citizenship. The student understands characteristics of good citizenship as exemplified by historical figures and other individuals. The student is expected to:

• (B) identify historical figures such as Benjamin Franklin, Francis Scott Key, and Eleanor Roosevelt who have exemplified good citizenship; and
• (C) identify other individuals who exemplify good citizenship.

1.14 Citizenship. The student understands important symbols, customs, and celebrations that represent American beliefs and principles and contribute to our national identity. The student is expected to:

• (C) identify anthems and mottoes of Texas and the United States;
• (D) explain and practice voting as a way of making choices and decisions;
• (E) explain how patriotic customs and celebrations reflect American individualism and freedom;
• (F) identify Constitution Day as a celebration of American freedom (Sept. 17).

Ongoing TEKS

1.17 Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including electronic technology. The student is expected to:

• (A) obtain information about a topic using a variety of valid oral sources such as conversations, interviews, and music;
• (B) obtain information about a topic using a variety of valid visual sources such as pictures, symbols, electronic media, maps, literature, and artifacts
• (C) sequence and categorize information.

1.18 Social studies skills. The student communicates in oral, visual, and written forms. The student is expected to:

• (A) express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences
• (B) create and interpret visual and written material.

1.19 Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings. The student is expected to:

• (A) 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;
• (B) use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, generate options, predict outcomes, take action to implement a decision, and reflect on the effectiveness of that decision.

Student Learning Targets:

• I will identify characteristics of good citizenship.
• I will exhibit respect for oneself and others.
• I will practice truthfulness, justice, equality and responsibility in daily life.
• I will explain and practice voting as a way of making choices and decisions..
• I will recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag.
• I will identify and explain our national symbols, patriotic customs and celebrations.

Essential Questions:

• How can I practice good citizenship?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: American Legacy, Studies Weekly

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