Norris School District, Curriculum

First Grade Social Studies

DESCRIPTION

First grade Social Studies focuses on principles for living together as families at home and school.

An emphasis of study is on cultures and ethnic groups. Being able to locate major features on a map, e.g. where their families came from, Atlantic and Pacific oceans, United States and Nebraska.

OBJECTIVES

          The learner will be able to: 

1.             Identify and follow social behaviors appropriate to the classroom, lunch room, playground and bus.{1.23}

2.             Classify caring or not caring statements used when talking with others.(1.23)

3.             State three rules which they are to follow in the classroom.(1.23)

4.             Identify the United States, Nebraska and the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans on a map.

5.             Compare and contrast characteristics of their own family with other families. (1.6}

6.                    Describe special celebrations, food, clothing, music of various cultures, (e.g. Native American, European, Chinese, Hispanic, Afro-American.)(1.1)

7.                    List three events occurring within the past month using the class calendar as a resource.(1.4)

8              .Identify occupations of community helpers and describe their jobs.{1.14}

WRITING ACTIVITIES

1.                   Letters of Social interaction.  For example, Thank yous, apologies, etc.(1.23)

2.                   Journal writing is a social studies activity.

MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES

1.                   The basis of our social studies is multi cultural.