Social Studies - Grade 1
Social Studies - Grade 1 (1 of 2) examines how a community functions and how each member contributes to the community for the common good through the study of civics, geography, economics, and history. Students will study their local community and learn about characteristics that define urban, suburban, and rural communities. Democratic principles and participation in government are introduced. Community resources, environment, change over time, and cause/effect are examined.
Social Studies - Grade 1
Social Studies - Grade 1 (2 of 2) examines the various features, symbols, holidays, leaders of the United States, as well as describing important people of the past. Activities include identifying national, state, and local government leaders and exploring how local government makes and enforces laws. The impact of resources and the environment are explored in terms of how humans live.