Social Studies Curriculum Map

First Grade

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	ESSENTIAL QUESTION (optional)	CONTENT	SKILLS	ASSESSMENT	RESOURCE
September/October/November Fall	What is citizenship?	Civics/Social Studies: Classroom Citizens Social Studies: Family Geography: Fall/Harvest (seasons) Maps History: Columbus Teamwork History: Thanksgiving Veteran’s Day Civics: Elections Social Studies: Neighborhood	1.1.1 1.1.2 Civics 2.1.1 Economics 3.1.1 3.2.1 3.2.2 Geography 4.1.1 4.3.2 4.4.1 History	Teacher observation Checklists Dated Work Samples Teacher Created Assessments	Houghton-Mifflin Curriculum/ Big Books (monthly) Scholastic News Tradebooks Films Jr. Achievement Counselor (2^nd Step Curriculum)
December Winter	How does geography affect human life?	Social Studies/Geography: Holidays Around the World (Family Celebrations)	5.1.1 5.1.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 Social Studies Skills	Teacher observation Checklists Dated Work Samples Teacher Created Assessments	Houghton-Mifflin Curriculum/ Big Books (monthly) Scholastic News Tradebooks Films Jr. Achievement Counselor (2^nd Step Curriculum)
January Winter	How do ideas & human life change over time?	Geography: Winter (seasons) History: Martin L. King Social Studies: New Years (setting goals)	5.3.1 5.4.1 5.4.2 Social Studies Skills	Teacher observation Checklists Dated Work Samples Teacher Created Assessments	Houghton-Mifflin Curriculum/ Big Books (monthly) Scholastic News Tradebooks Films Jr. Achievement Counselor (2^nd Step Curriculum)
February Winter	How does history effect the world around you?	History: President Lincoln/Washington/ Leaders/Heroes Social Studies: Valentine’s Day/Friendship Geography: Spring (seasons) St. Patrick’s Day		Teacher observation Checklists Dated Work Samples Teacher Created Assessments	Houghton-Mifflin Curriculum/ Big Books (monthly) Scholastic News Tradebooks Films Jr. Achievement Counselor (2^nd Step Curriculum)
March/April/May Spring	How do people meet needs & wants with limited resources?	Geography: Earth Day Economics: Jr. Achievement Day (needs vs. wants) Social Studies: Mother’s Day (special people) History: Memorial Day		Teacher observation Checklists Dated Work Samples Teacher Created Assessments	Houghton-Mifflin Curriculum/ Big Books (monthly) Scholastic News Tradebooks Films Jr. Achievement Counselor (2^nd Step Curriculum)