History Social Studies - Grade 1

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Grade 1 Social Studies Geography Map Skills Timelines Calendar Skills Economics Goods and Services History American Symbols Current President Patriotic Songs Pledge of Allegiance National Holidays Folk Tales/Famous Americans/Biographies American Customs and Celebrations Geography/History Strand 1 Map Skills Essential Questions: 1. What are the four cardinal directions? 2.

Where are the North and South Poles and the Equator on the globe? 3. Where are the continents, mountains, rivers, lakes and oceans on a map?

Vocabulary: Cardinal directions: north, south, east and west, rivers, oceans, mountains, equator, north pole, south pole, continents Suggested Resources: Scott Foresman social studies leveled readers (need to be purchased) Beginning Map Skills (Learning Horizons) Classroom Magazines: TIME for Kids, Scholastic News , Weekly Reader Evan-Moor Daily Geography practice Compass, maps, globe Timelines Essential Question: 1. What information does a timeline give us? Vocabulary: timeline, changes, sequence Suggested Resources: Scott Foresman social studies leveled readers Scott Foresman Unit 4, Week 2: see pages 64-65 Everyday Math lesson 4.9 Classroom Magazines: TIME for Kids, Scholastic News , Weekly Reader Calendar Skills Essential Questions: 1.

What are the days of the week? 2. What are the names of the months?

3. What are the four seasons? Vocabulary: date, day, month, year, season, winter, ... more. less.

spring, summer, fall, sequence, past, now, future Suggested Resources: Scott Foresman social studies leveled readers Everyday Math lesson 1.9 Classroom Magazines: TIME for Kids, Scholastic News , Weekly Reader Calendar Morning Meeting activities Economics Strand 9 Goods and Services Essential Questions: 1. What are some products that people buy and use? 2. What are some examples of goods and what are some examples of services? Vocabulary: goods, services, products, needs, wants, use, jobs, money, choices Suggested Resources: Scott Foresman social studies leveled readers Scott Foresman Unit 2: Who Works Here? and leveled readers Classroom Magazines: TIME for Kids, Scholastic News , Weekly Reader History Strand 1.1 National capital and the state capital Essential Question: What are the capital of the United States and the capital of Massachusetts and why are they important? Vocabulary: capital, law, state, country, governor, government, Washington D.C., Boston, Massachusetts Suggested Resources: Leveled readers Maps Classroom Magazines: TIME for Kids, Scholastic News , Weekly Reader Strand 1.2 The Presidents of the United States Essential Questions: 1. Who is our President? 2. Describe the President 9s job. 3. Explain how a person becomes the President of the United States. Vocabulary: President, election, vote, ballots, majority Suggested Resources: Write & Read Book: Our Country Scholastic: Our Country Scholastic: Arthur Meets the President by Marc Brown Scholastic: My Teacher for President by Kay Winters Caldecott: So You Want to be President By Judith St. George Classroom Magazines: TIME for Kids, Scholastic News , Weekly Reader Strand 1.3 United States leaders, symbols, events, and holidays Essential Question: Identify and explain the meanings of the following American symbols: eagle, flag, Statue of Liberty, White House. Vocabulary: symbol, freedom Suggested Resources: Big Book: The City State map Scott Foresman reading leveled reader: Special Buildings Classroom Magazines: TIME for Kids, Scholastic News , Weekly Reader Strand 1.4 Pledge of Allegiance and national songs Essential Questions: 1. Demonstrate the ability to recite the cPledge of Allegiance d and to explain its general meaning. 2. Demonstrate the ability to sing national songs such as cAmerica the Beautiful d, cMy Country, 8Tis of Thee d, cGod Bless America d, and cThe Star Spangled Banner d and explain the general meaning of the lyrics. Vocabulary: pledge, allegiance, united, republic, nation, national anthem, indivisible, liberty, justice, respectful Suggested Resources: Our National Anthem by Stephanie St. Pierre Patriotic Traditions by Alyson Kieda Patriotic music American Flag Classroom Magazines: TIME for Kids, Scholastic News , Weekly Reader Strand 1.5 National and Massachusetts Holidays Essential Question: Why do we celebrate: Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Patriots Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day? Vocabulary: celebrate, customs, parade, holiday, honor, patriotic Suggested Resources: Scott Foresman Unit 4, Week 4: cMy Fourth of July d Classroom Magazines: TIME for Kids, Scholastic News , Weekly Reader Strand 1.7 Individuals, Families, and Communities Now and Long Ago Essential Question : Describe the main characters and their qualities in various legends and folktales (See Frameworks for suggestions.) Vocabulary: fable, folktale, legend, character, moral Suggested Resources : What Your First Grader Needs to Know Scott Foresman, unit 1 cBig Blue Ox d Various legends and folktales Classroom Magazines: TIME for Kids, Scholastic News , Weekly Reader Strand 1.8 Famous Americans Essential Question : Describe the qualities or distinctive traits of famous Americans of different ethnicity, faith, and historic periods. Vocabulary: famous, courage, leadership, strength Suggested Resources: Scott Foresman Unit 4 3 cThe Dot d Scott Foresman Unit 5 3 cBen Franklin d, cWright Brothers d, cAlexander Graham Bell d Scholastic - Fifteen Easy to Read Biography Mini-Books d cFamous Americans d Biographies Classroom Magazines: TIME for Kids, Scholastic News , Weekly Reader Strand 1.9 Celebrations and Customs Essential Question: Explain and describe various celebrations and customs observed in America. Vocabulary: celebration, customs, tradition, holiday Suggested Resources : Scott Foresman 3 unit 4 cThe Lady in the Moon d story and leveled readers Scott Foresman 3 unit 4 cMama 9s Birthday Present d story and leveled readers Classroom Magazines: TIME for Kids, Scholastic News , Weekly Reader Websites: ushistory.org whitehouse.gov libertybellmuseum.com whitehouse.gov/kids/index.html enchantedlearning.com americaslibrary.gov abcteach.com weeklyreader.com/teachers/resources scholastic.com sfsocialstudies.com timeforkids.com Assessments: This guide was created with the understanding that Social Studies is integrated into all areas of the curriculum. Teacher observation: " vocabulary related to each unit " participation in discussion " teacher-made rubrics " students' responses through illustrations Open response questions: oral and written Brainstorming Graphic organizers Various teacher-created materials

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