First+Grade+Social+Studies

Culture
Bermuda's Getting Around Options For Visitors Creating Family Traditions Cultural Profiles Project Culture Quest World Tour Daily Life (Scholastic) || Elmo's Classroom (Sesame Street) Family Tradition (Mom Scape) Family Traditions: 10 Ideas To Get You Started (Simple Mom) Folktales: Fables (eThemes) || Greeting Friends From Other Places (National Geographic) Myths, Folktales, and Fairy Tales (Scholastic) || Social Studies for Kids Talking About Traits Ten Characters From American Folklore (Education World) Whose Home is It? (Kid Port) ||
 * 1) **Define Culture **- Recognize that culture is learned behavior that includes customs, beliefs, rules, life ways, language, food, and clothing.
 * 2) **Customs from Culture ** - Recognize people learn customs from their culture.
 * 3) **Family Culture ** - Explain the culture of the family and community.
 * 4) **Diverse Languages ** - Recognize people use diverse languages to communicate with one another.
 * 5) **Multiculturalism ** - Define multiculturalism.
 * 6) **Culture of a Place ** - Explain the culture of a place.
 * 7) **Diversity ** - Describe the importance of diverse beliefs, customs, and traditions of families.
 * 8) **Effect of Culture ** - Understand individual differences in languages, beliefs, and customs that may be unique to one's culture.
 * 9) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Folk Tales **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Retell stories from diversely selected folk tales, myths, and legends.
 * All Around My Neighborhood (Kiz Club)

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Economics
All Around the Neighborhood (Kiz Club) Business Buddies (Beacon Learning Center) Coloring Book Community Helpers Community Helpers Consumers (Econ Ed Link) Daily Life Delivering The Goods (Econ Ed Link) Economics For Kids (PPPST) Economic Songs Econ-O-Mania: WebQuest Firefighters (Story Place) || The Gingerbread Man Trail Goods Goods and Services Goods and Services (Pearson) Goods and Services Farm (Think Quest) Goods and Services: Quiz How People Make Sneakers (PBS Kids) How People Make Things (PBS Kids) How Money Has Changed How the Internet Has Changed Buying and Selling Labor Day Coloring Pages Lean On Me: We Depend on Each Other (Econ Ed Link) Let's Find a Deal (Econ Ed Link) Little Bill the Producer (Econ Ed Link) Looking for the Fine Print (TV 411) || Money Mystery Workers (Econ Ed Link) Needs and Wants Nina Loves to Name Things Norman Rockwell's "Curiosity Shop" (Econ Ed Link) On The Job People and Community Helpers Plains Indian Tepee Producers and Consumers (Think Quest) Simple Simon Meets a Producer (Econ Ed Link) Simple Simon Met a Pie-Man (Econ Ed Link) Summer Fun: The Economics of the Lemonade Stand Supply and Demand Land (Think Quest) Tools of the Trade (Edu Place) || Wants and Needs Want vs. Need: Basic Economics Want vs. Need: Basic Economics: Part 1 We Are Consumers and Producers (Econ Ed Link) What Are They Selling? (TV 411) What Does A Baker Do? (Pearson) What Does A Grocery Clerk Do? (Pearson) What Should Firefighter Fran Wear? We Are Consumers and Producers (Econ Ed Link) Welcome to the Trade Museum (Think Quest) Workers and Their Hats (Econ Ed Link) ||
 * 1) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Salary **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Recognize that workers who provide services earn money to meet needs and wants.
 * 2) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Advertise **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Recognize that people advertise goods and services through different forms of communication.
 * 3) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Exchange Goods **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Identify how people exchange goods and services.
 * 4) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Job Requirements **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Describe the requirements of various jobs and the characteristics of a job well performed.
 * 5) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Specialized Jobs **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Describe how specialized jobs contribute to the production of goods and services.
 * 6) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Worldwide Exchange **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Recognize that goods and services are exchanged worldwide.
 * 7) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Industries **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Give examples of industries and the resources needed to operate industries.
 * 8) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Local Economy **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Identify examples of goods and services in the home, school, and community.
 * 9) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Goods and Services **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Distinguish the difference between goods and services.
 * 10) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Consumers and Producers **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Differentiate between consumers and producers.
 * A Web of Workers

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Geography
A Map of Our Capital (Time for Kids) Can You Read A Map? (Mrs. Bogucki) Cardinal Directions and the Compass Rose (World Atlas) Columbus Sets Sail (Time for Kids) Community Map (Edu Place) Compasses and Directions (Map Zone) Cybersquad and the Eye of Rom (PBS Kids) Down Edible Geography (Lesson Plans Page) Follow the Light (US Mints) Forecasting (Weather Eye) Forest Trail (Time for Kids) || Geography (Merriam Webster) Geography Terms How Geography Influences an Area's Economy In My Own BackYard Kindergartners on the Map Learn About Your State (Ben's Guide) Learning A New Envirnoment Locate the Landmarks (Time for Kids) Map Collections (Sites Atlas) Mapping the Poles (Time for Kids) Maps and Map Skills (Kid info) Maps, Map Skills, Atlas Map Skills Maps, Directions and Symbols Map Symbols Map the News (Time for Kids) || National Landmarks (Pearson) Near and Far Orientometer (National Geographic) Over (Meddy Bemps) Our Nation (Ben's Guide) Our Neighbors (Time for Kids) Our World (Time for Kids) Reading a City Map (English Zone) Reading Maps (Brain Pop, Jr.) Reading Maps (Study Zone) Spatial Concepts (Meddy Bemps) Summer Match Game (Primary Games) || Types of Land (Harcourt Schools) Under (Meddy Bemps) Up (Meddy Bemps) Use Cardinal Directions (Pearson) Use a Road Map and a Mileage Table (Harcourt Schools) Weather and Climate Basics Weather Chart Weather vs Climate (Weather Eye) Weather Forecasting What's the Weather? Where Are The Rain Forests? (Time for Kids) Where are You? Where is Japan? (Beacon Learning Center) Where is it? (Edu Place) Which are Continents and Which are Countries ||
 * 1) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Maps and Globes **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Recognize that maps and globes are representations or models of specific places.
 * 2) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Map Symbols **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Use map symbols and legends to identify locations and directions.
 * 3) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Geographic Data **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Interpret symbols that represent various forms of geographic data and use these symbols to identify locations and directions.
 * 4) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Cardinal Directions **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Define what cardinal directions are.
 * 5) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Locate Places **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Locate places using cardinal directions on maps and globes.
 * 6) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Read Maps **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Locate cities, states, countries, continents, and major bodies of water on maps and globes.
 * 7) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Human Features **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Describe the concept of human features as in cities, buildings, farms, roads, and railroads.
 * 8) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Name Places **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Locate and name the places in school and the neighborhood.
 * 9) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Locate Your State **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Identify the geographic location of the United States and your state on a globe and a map.
 * 10) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Estimate Distances **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Estimate distances such as from home to school.
 * 11) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Land Use **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Explain how land is used for different tasks in the local area.
 * 12) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Natural Resources **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Define natural resources and explain how people are dependent on them.
 * 13) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Natural or Man Made **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- Compare and contrast natural and artificial features of the earth.
 * 14) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Weather **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Describe what weather is.
 * A Map of My Room (Time for Kids)

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Governance and Civics
Abraham Lincoln Anger Ben's Guide Caring/Compassion Celebrate USA (Fun School) Character Education and Life Skills (Good Character) Constitution of the United States Controlling Anger Getting Along With Groark (Video) I Pledge Allegiance Kids Bikes and Wheel Sport Safety Learn About Honesty (Local School Directory) Let's Go To City Hall (HUD) || Manual of Traffic Signs Match the Symbols Meet the Mayors National versus State Government (Ben's Guide) National/Historic American Flags Our Flag (Edu Place) Our Government (Ben's Guide) Our Government: The Constitution (Ben's Guide) Popcorn Park and the Six Pillars of Character 1 (Video) Popcorn Park and the Six Pillars of Character 2 (Video) The Presidents (White House) || Railroad Crossing Safety Responsibilities of Citizens (Ben's Guide) Rights of Citizen: The Bill of Rights (Ben's Guide) Safe Walking School Bus and School Zone Safety Statue of Liberty (Bing Maps) Street Sign Gallery (Read Write Think) Symbols of U.S. Government (Ben's Guide) The Pledge of Allegiance (Ben's Guide) The Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance Three Parts of Government (Pearson) || Trustworthiness (Good Character) Trustworthiness (Character Counts) US Symbols Match (Primary Games) USA Patriotic Symbols (PPPST) VA Kids, K-5th Your a Grand Old Flag (Harcourt School) Your Neighborhood (Ben's Guide) What Are Your Family Rules? What is a Law? (Ben's Guide) What Makes A Good Citizen? Who To Involve In Making Rules (Raising Children) Women and the Vote (PBS Kids) ||
 * 1) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Constitution **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Recognize the United States Constitution as the basis for the laws in our country.
 * 2) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Rules and Laws **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Categorize rules and laws we follow as members of a family, school, and community.
 * 3) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Purpose of Government **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Explain the purpose of government and give examples of laws that establish order, provide security, and control conflict.
 * 4) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Community Government **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Understand that community governments employ various service workers.
 * 5) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Leaders **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Identify leaders in the community, state, and nation.
 * 6) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Levels of Government **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Describe the relationship between local, state, and national government.
 * 7) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Citizenship **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Define citizenship and responsibility.
 * 8) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Rights and Responsibilities **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Examine the rights and responsibilities of the individual in relation to his or her social group, such as family, peer group, and school class.
 * 9) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Responsibilities of Citizens **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Categorize responsibilities that citizens have to their community, state, and country.
 * 10) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Local Laws **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Design a set of rules or laws for a home, classroom, or community.
 * 11) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Family Rules **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Recognize family and school rules as compared with those from another culture.
 * 12) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Pledge of Allegiance **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Recite and explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance.
 * 13) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Voting **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Understand that voting is a way of making choices and decisions.
 * 14) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Symbols and Celebrations **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Explain how selected customs, symbols, and celebrations reflect an American love of individualism and inventiveness.
 * 15) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Flag **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Explain selected national and state patriotic symbols such as the United States and your state's flags.
 * 50 States

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">History
Historic Documents (Pearson) History of Telecommunication || Make Your Own Family Tree Modern World History (BBC) || Pocahantas The Thanksgiving Story Then and Now (Pearson) Then and Now (Pearson) What's Changed (BBC) [|Who Was George Washington?] World History for Kids (Kids Past) ||
 * 1) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Change in Communication **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Recognize some early forms of communication and how communication has changed over time.
 * 2) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Other Countries **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Recognize that other countries have a longer history than the United States.
 * 3) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Historical Figures **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Identify contributions of diverse historical figures that have influenced the community, state, and nation.
 * 4) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Past, Present, and Future **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Distinguish between the past, present, and future.
 * 5) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">U. S. History **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Recognize major events in American history.
 * Early Colonies (Pearson) || Growth of a Nation (Animated Atlas)

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Individuals, Groups and Interactions
Choo-Choo Choices (TVO Kids) Collecting Family Stories (Story Arts) Common Ground: Teaching Kids the Benefits of Working Together (Edutopia) Go! George Go! (PBS Kids) ||  || Needs and Wants Needs and Wants || Wants and Needs (Lesson Plans Page) When Wants Become Needs ||
 * 1) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Cooperate **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Work independently and cooperatively to accomplish goals.
 * 2) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Individual Responsibilities **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Recognize individuals have responsibilities to the group whether as a leader or as a member.
 * 3) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Individuals and Families **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Recognize the importance of individuals and families as part of neighborhoods.
 * 4) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Family Features **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Describe the unique features of one's nuclear and extended families.
 * 5) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Wants and Needs **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Give examples of the tension between the wants and needs of individuals and groups, and concepts such as fairness, equity, and justice.
 * 6) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Groups **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> - Recognize that cooperation is necessary in working with a group to complete a task.
 * Balancing the Classroom: Strategies for Sharing Responsibility (Edutopia)