Social Studies

1^st Grade Social Studies

Curriculum

Course Title: Social Studies

Department: Social Studies

Primary Resources:

· Social Studies Alive! My School and Family (Teacher’s Curriculum Institute)

· Studies Weekly

Units of Study:

· Topic 1: Civics and Citizenship- Our Community, U.S. Government & National Symbols

· Topic 2: Geography – The Earth, Where We Live, Interactions with the Environment

· Topic 3: History- Contributions of people who helped build America.

· Topic 4: Cultures- Seasons and Celebrations

· Topic 5: Economics- Wants and Needs, Necessity of Work

Curriculum-Based Assessments: N/A

Standardized Assessments: N/A

Description of Course: First grade social studies is taught throughout the year. In Civics and Citizenship, The importance of rule following and cooperation in school, home and community is taught. Geography expands student understanding of geographic literacy. This not only includes map reading but also understanding the interactions between humans and the environment. History focuses on contributions which helped to create American society. Holidays and seasons are taught throughout the year when these lessons are appropriate. Economics lessons teach about wants and needs and also about the importance of work and saving.