Grade 1 Social Studies Overview
Course Description
This social studies course covers the categories of school, community, and family. The students will acquire knowledge about themselves and the school/community environment. Topics include Civics and Government, Geography, Economics, History, Career/Work, and Technology.
Course Big Ideas
- Understanding and following rules be a responsible citizen in the classroom, school, and community
- Understanding how resources can affect your ability to get wants and needs
- Understanding the roles within a local economy
- Understanding the role of significant Americans in American history
- Celebrating American people, world holidays, and other cultures’ similarities and differences
Course Competencies
- Active Listening
- Receptive Language
- Expressive Language
- Cooperative Discussion
Course Essential Questions
- What skills do I need to be a responsible classroom, school, and community citizen?
- What are the different roles in a local economy?
- How do important people, places, and things impact American history over time?
Course Assessments
- Completion of Junior Achievement- Our Families
- Classroom Rules (created together)
- Formative Assessment / 21st Century Attributes as reported on the Skyward Report