First Grade Social Studies
Preparing students for the 21st century cannot be accomplished without a strong and sustaining emphasis on the social studies. The social studies provide cornerstone skills that are the key to opening doors for a more diverse, competitive workforce and responsible citizenry. Students use critical thinking, self-assessment, reasoning, problem-solving, collaboration, research, and investigation to make connections in new and innovative ways as they progress through social studies education. These standards outline the knowledge and skills needed to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.
| Standards and Grade Level Expectations | ||
|---|---|---|
| History | 1 | Describe patterns and chronological order of events of the recent past | 2 | Family and cultural traditions in the United States in the past | Geography | 1 | People in different groups and communities interact with each other and the environment |
| Economics | 1 | People work at different types of jobs and in different types of organizations in order to produce goods and services and receive an income | 2 | Identify short term financial goals (PFL) |
| Civics | 1 | Effective groups have responsible leaders and team members | 2 | Notable people, places, holidays and patriotic symbols |
Thompson School District Curriculum Placemats
Thompson placemats provide specific information regarding the skills First Graders will be able to master by the end of the school year.
- First Grade Social Studies Placemats
