Bedford County Department of Education - First Grade Curriculum Science Resources

First Grade Curriculum Social Studies Resources

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Culture

1.1.01 Understand the diversity of human cultures.

1.1.01a Recognize that culture is learned behavior that includes customs, beliefs, rules, life ways, language, food, and clothing,

Resources: Our Neighbors to the North, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1314; Viva Mexico Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1326; Meet Three Young Immigrants, http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/recent/; Homes Around the World, http://sadlier-oxford.com/readers/socialstudies/book2/game.htm

1.1.01b Recognize people learn customs from their culture.

1.1.01c Explain the culture of the family and community.

Resources: Family Life, American Style Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=953; Poster (scroll down to Geography/Community), http://chumby.dlib.vt.edu/melissa/posters/firstposter.html; Wayback Family Ties, http://pbskids.org/wayback/family/index.html

1.1.01d Recognize people use diverse languages to communicate with one another.

1.1.02 Discuss cultures and human patterns of places and regions of the world.

1.1.02a Define multiculturalism.

1.1.02b Explain the culture of a place.

1.1.02c Describe the importance of diverse beliefs, customs, and traditions of families.

1.1.03 Recognition the contributions of individuals and people of various ethnic, racial, religious, socioeconomic groups to the development of civilizations.

1.1.03a Understand individual differences in languages, beliefs, and customs that may be unique to one's culture.

1.1.03b Retell stories from diversely selected folktales, myths, and legends.

Economics

1.2.01 Describe the potential costs and benefits of personal economic choices in a market economy.

1.2.01a Recognize that workers who provide services earn money to meet needs and wants.

Resources: On the Job Economics Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1021; I Have a Choice, http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonplans/unit_peerpressure.htm; Goods and Services Drag and Drop Activity, http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.cfm?lesson=EM269#link; Economics Posters (scroll to Economics/Needs and Wants), http://chumby.dlib.vt.edu/melissa/posters/firstposter.html; Jobs Drag and Drop, http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/em194/flash/activity2.html; Posters, http://chesterfield.k12.va.us/Instruction/SocialStudies/Elemss/Socsci/First/200304/1_7cards.doc

1.2.01b Recognize that people advertise goods and services through different forms of communication.

Resources: On the Job Economics Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1021

1.2.01c Identify how people exchange goods and services.

Resources: On the Job Economics Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1021; What Does a Baker Do? What Does a Grocery Clerk do?, http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g1/u3/index.html; Goods and Services Drag and Drop Activity, http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.cfm?lesson=EM269#link; Economics Posters (scroll to Economics/Goods and Services), http://chumby.dlib.vt.edu/melissa/posters/firstposter.html

1.2.01d Describe the requirements of various jobs and the characteristics of a job well performed.

Resources: On the Job Economics Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1021; What Does a Baker Do? What Does a Grocery Clerk do?, http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g1/u3/index.html; Community Club, http://teacher.scholastic.com/commclub/index.htm; What's My Job? http://www.hud.gov/kids/whatsjob.html; What's My Job?, http://www.hud.gov/kids/whatsjob.html

1.2.01e Describe how specialized jobs contribute to the production of goods and services.

Resources: On the Job Economics Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1021; Rolling, Flying, and Sailing Along, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1437; What Does a Baker Do? What Does a Grocery Clerk do?, http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g1/u3/index.html; Goods and Services Drag and Drop Activity, http://www.econedlink.org/l; Jobs Drag and Drop, http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/em194/flash/activity2.html essons/index.cfm?lesson=EM269#link; Economics Posters (scroll to Economics/Goods and Services), http://chumby.dlib.vt.edu/melissa/posters/firstposter.html

1.2.02 Give examples of how individuals, businesses and governments operate in a market economy.

1.2.02a Recognize that goods and services are exchanged worldwide.

1.2.02b Give examples of industries and the resources needed to operate industries.

Resources: On the Job Economics Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1021

1.2.02c Identify examples of goods and services in the home, school, and community.

1.2.03 Understand fundamental economic concepts.

1.2.03a Distinguish the difference between goods and services.

Resources: On the Job Economics Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1021; Goods and Services Drag and Drop Activity, http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.cfm?lesson=EM269#link; Business Buddies, http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/BusinessBuddies/eco001.htm; Community Helpers are at Your Service, http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.cfm?lesson=EM454; Posters, http://chesterfield.k12.va.us/Instruction/SocialStudies/Elemss/Socsci/First/200304/1_7cards.doc

1.2.03b Differentiate between consumers and producers.

Resources: On the Job Economics Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1021; What Does a Baker Do? What Does a Grocery Clerk do?, http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g1/u3/index.html; Economics Posters (scroll to Economics/Buyers and Sellers), http://chumby.dlib.vt.edu/melissa/posters/firstposter.html; Consumers fro EconEdLink, http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/EM310/flash/em310_popupActivity_2.html; Producers from EconEdLink, http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/em457/popupActivity2.htm ; Business Buddies, http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/BusinessBuddies/eco001.htm; Posters, http://chesterfield.k12.va.us/Instruction/SocialStudies/Elemss/Socsci/First/200304/1_7cards.doc

Geography

1.3.01 Understand how to use maps, globes, and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process and report information from a spatial perspective.

1.3.01a Recognize that maps and globes are representations or models of specific places.

Resources: Finding Our Way Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1234; Maps, Maps, and More Maps, http://www.richlandclicks.org/Teacher/connections/grade1/maps_maps.htm; Where is Japan? Activity, http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/WhereIsJapan/skills002.htm; Create a Tennis Ball Globe Lesson, http://www.earthkam.ucsd.edu/public/educators/pdf/GeoCreateATennisBallGlobe.pdf; Clip Art Matching, http://www.access2academics.com/Map%20Skills%20Mini-Office%20Templates.pdf; Houghton Miflfin's Learn to Read Maps, http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/ny/books/bka/imaps/index.html

1.3.01b Locate their home, neighborhood, and school on a visual representation.

Resources: Finding Our Way Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1234

1.3.01c Use map symbols and legends to identify locations and directions.

Resources: Finding Our Way Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1234; Clip Art Matching, http://www.access2academics.com/Map%20Skills%20Mini-Office%20Templates.pdf; Houghton Miflfin's Learn to Read Maps, http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/ny/books/bka/imaps/index.html

1.3.01d Interpret symbols that represent various forms of geographic data and use these symbols to identify locations and directions.

1.3.02 Recognize how to identify and locate major physical and political features on maps and globes.

1.3.02a Define what cardinal directions are.

Resources: Finding Our Way Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1234; Visit Washington, D. C. Worksheet, http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonrepro/reproducibles/visitdc.htm; Scott Foresman's Cardinal Directions Activity, http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g1/u2/index.html; Where is Japan? Activity, http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/WhereIsJapan/skills002.htm; Houghton Miflfin's Learn to Read Maps, http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/ny/books/bka/imaps/index.html

1.3.02b Locate places using cardinal directions on maps and globes.

Resources: Finding Our Way Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1234; Visit Washington, D. C. Worksheet, http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonrepro/reproducibles/visitdc.htm; Scott Foresman's Cardinal Directions Activity, http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g1/u2/index.html; Houghton Miflfin's Learn to Read Maps, http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/ny/books/bka/imaps/index.html

1.3.02c Locate cities, states, countries, and continents on maps and globes and major bodies of water on maps and globes.

Resources: Finding Our Way Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1234; Where is Japan? Activity, http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/WhereIsJapan/skills002.htm; Houghton Miflfin's Learn to Read Maps, http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/ny/books/bka/imaps/index.html

1.3.02d Describe the concept of human features as in cities, buildings, farms, roads, and railroads.

Resources: Finding Our Way Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1234; Houghton Miflfin's Learn to Read Maps, http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/ny/books/bka/imaps/index.html

1.3.02e Locate and name the places in school and the neighborhood.

Resources: Finding Our Way Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1234; Getting to Know Our School, http://www.jenksps.org/Main.pages/District/Curriculum.Instruction/clssrm.tls.lssn/our.sch.1.html

1.3.02f Identify the geographic location of the United States and Tennessee on a globe and a map.

Resources: Finding Our Way Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1234

1.3.02g Estimate distances such as from home to school.

Resources: Finding Our Way Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1234

1.3.03 Demonstrate awareness of the interaction between human and physical systems around the world.

1.3.03a Explain how land is used for different tasks in the local area.

Resources: Looking at Land and Water, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1432

1.3.03b Define natural resources and explain how people are dependent on them.

Resources: Exploring Resources, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1423

1.3.03c Compare and contrast natural and artificial features of the earth.

Resources: Exploring Resources, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=1423; Scott Foresman Geography Terms Online Activity, http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g1/u4/index.html

1.3.03d Describe what weather is.

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Governance and Civics

1.4.01 Discuss the purposes of governance.

1.4.01a Recognize the United States Constitution as the basis for the laws in our country.

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1.4.01b Categorize rules and laws we follow as members of a family, school and community.

Resources: All About Rules Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=934; Traffic Signs, http://www.dot.state.tx.us/kidsonly/SafetyPg/Safety.htm

1.4.01c Explain the purpose of government and give examples of laws that establish order, provide security, and control conflict.

Resources: Ben's Guide to Government, http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/government/index.html

1.4.02 Describe the United States and Tennessee State Constitutions in principle and practice.

1.4.02a Understand that community governments employ various service workers.

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1.4.02b Identify leaders in the community, state, and nation.

Resources: If I were the President Unit, http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/instructor/president.htm; Meet a Mayor, http://teacher.scholastic.com/commclub/mayor/index.htm

1.4.02c Describe the relationship between local, state, and national government.

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1.4.03 Describe the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of citizens living in a democratic society.

1.4.03a Define citizenship and responsibility.

Resources: Citizens PowerPoint, http://www.wjcc.k12.va.us/cbb/Faculty/esposito/citizenship_files/frame.htm

1.4.03b Examine the rights and responsibilities of the individual in relation to his or her social group, such as family, peer group, and school class.

Resources: Family Lie: American Style Unit, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/displayunit.asp?UnitID=953; Citizens PowerPoint, http://www.wjcc.k12.va.us/cbb/Faculty/esposito/citizenship_files/frame.htm

1.4.03c Categorize responsibilities that citizens have to their community, state, and country.

Resources: Citizens PowerPoint, http://www.wjcc.k12.va.us/cbb/Faculty/esposito/citizenship_files/frame.htm

1.4.03d Design a set of rules or laws for a home, classroom, or community.

Resources: Class Bill of Rights, http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonrepro/lessonplans/profbooks/billrights.pdf; Working Together as a Team Unit, http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonplans/unit_teamwork.htm

1.4.03e Recognize family and school rules as compared with those from another culture.

Resources: Working Together as a Team Unit, http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonplans/unit_teamwork.htm

1.4.04 Recognize the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become contributing citizens.

1.4.04a Recite and explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance.

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1.4.04b Understand that voting is a way of making choices and decisions.

Resources: I Have a Choice, http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonplans/unit_peerpressure.htm

1.4.04c Explain how selected customs, symbols, and celebrations reflect an American love of individualism and inventiveness.

Resources: I Love My Country, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/seqlps/sudspres.asp?SUID=289&SSUID=278&SSTitle=First+Grade+Social+Studies; Ben's Guide, http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/symbols/index.html; Posters (scroll down to Civics), http://chumby.dlib.vt.edu/melissa/posters/firstposter.html; Patriotic Symbols, http://www.scott.k12.va.us/brose/; Symbols Quiz to Print, http://www.access2academics.com/Symbols%20Quiz%201.11.pdf

1.4.04d Explain selected national and state patriotic symbols such as the United States and Tennessee flags.

Resources: I Love My Country, http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/seqlps/sudspres.asp?SUID=289&SSUID=278&SSTitle=First+Grade+Social+Studies; Posters (scroll down to Civics), http://chumby.dlib.vt.edu/melissa/posters/firstposter.html; Patriotic Symbols, http://www.scott.k12.va.us/brose/; Ben's Guide, http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/symbols/index.html; Symbols Quiz to Print, http://www.access2academics.com/Symbols%20Quiz%201.11.pdf

History

1.5.01 Identify major people, events, and issues from Tennessee, United States, and world history.

1.5.01a Recognize some early forms of communication and how communication has changed over time.

Resources: Then and Now Activity from Scott Foresman, http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g1/u1/index.html

1.5.01b Recognize that other countries have a longer history than the United States.

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1.5.01c Identify contributions of diverse historical figures that have influenced the community, state, and nation.

Resources: Culture and Change: Black History in America, http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/index.htm; Famous Americans Picture Quiz, http://www.educationalsynthesis.org/famamer/quizzes/FA-Ident-1.html; Famous Americans Fill in the Blank, http://www.educationalsynthesis.org/famamer/quizzes/FA-Ident-1.html; Famous American Songs, http://chesterfield.k12.va.us/Instruction/SocialStudies/Elemss/Socsci/First/200304/songs.doc; Important People in History PowerPoint, http://people.virginia.edu/~lnr8f/EDLF345/history.ppt

1.5.02 Understand the place of historical events in the context of past, present, and future.

1.5.02a Distinguish between the past, present, and future.

Resources: Posters (scroll down to History), http://chumby.dlib.vt.edu/melissa/posters/firstposter.html; Download pictures from http://www.access2academics.com/Past%20&%20Present%20Pictures.pdf and sort according to past and present; Past, Present, Future Timeline, http://chesterfield.k12.va.us/Instruction/SocialStudies/Elemss/Socsci/First/Blkline1/trtline.pdf; Assessment, http://chesterfield.k12.va.us/Instruction/SocialStudies/Elemss/Socsci/First/Assess1/timeline.doc

1.5.02b Recognize major events in American history.

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Individuals, Groups, and Interactions

1.6.01 Understand the impact of individual and group decisions on citizens and communities.

1.6.01a Work independently and cooperatively to accomplish goals.

Resources: Working Together as a Team Unit, http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonplans/unit_teamwork.htm

1.6.01b Recognize individuals have responsibilities to the group whether as a leader or as a member.

Resources: I Am Responsible Unit, http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonrepro/lessonplans/theme/respk1.htm; Working Together as a Team Unit, http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonplans/unit_teamwork.htm

1.6.01c Recognize the importance of individuals and families as part of neighborhoods.

1.6.02 Recognize how groups can impact change at the local, state, national and world levels.

1.6.02a Describe the unique features of one's nuclear and extended families.

1.6.02b Give examples of the tension between the wants and needs of individuals, and groups, and concepts such as fairness, equity and justice.

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1.6.02c Recognize that cooperation is necessary in working with a group to complete a task.

Resources: Working Together as a Team Unit, http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonplans/unit_teamwork.htm

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