First Grade
Social Studies Standards Pacing Chart
1st & 2nd 9 Weeks

History

I can recite the months of the year.

I can put my life events in order.

I can tell the difference between past, present and future.

I can ask questions about how families lived in the past and use pictures, letters,           objects and books to help me understand.

I can compare the needs and roles of people around the world both past and present.

I can recognize people celebrated by holidays in my country.

Geography

I can identify and use terms to tell location, direction and distance: left/right, near/far.

I can use symbols to make maps and models of familiar places: classroom, school or            neighborhood.

I can tell how people adapt to different things in their environment: food, clothing,            shelter, transportation, recreation.

Government

I can recognize that authority figures provide safety and security.

I can explain that we vote to make group decisions.

I can recognize these symbols of the United States: bald eagle, White House, Statue            of Liberty, and the national anthem.

I can tell why we need rules and why they need to be fair.

I can tell the consequences of breaking rules.

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities

I can demonstrate these important things: playing fair, respecting others and treating           others the way I want to be treated.

I can demonstrate self-direction at school.

I can be accountable for my actions.

I can take pride in my accomplishments.

I can demonstrate these citizenship traits: trustworthiness, fairness, self-control, and            respect of authority figures.

Social Studies Skills and Methods

I can put events in order.

I can communicate by talking or with pictures.

I can display courtesy and respect others by staying on topic and focusing on the            speaker.

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