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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