First
Grade Curriculum
History - Social Science
A Child’s Place in Time and Space
| Students examine and
compare the life of people today with the life of people long
ago. Students learn about the symbols, icons, and songs that
reflect our common heritage. The classroom serves as a place
to learn how decisions are made with respect for individual
responsibility, for other people, and for the rules by which
we all must live: fair play, good sportsmanship, respect for
the rights and opinions of others. Some examples of specific
concepts and skills, which students are to master, are provided
below: |
Historical
Literacy: Learning about Now and Long Ago
- understand national holidays
and the achievements of people associated with them
- recognize American symbols,
such as the Statue of Liberty, the U.S. Constitution, and the
Declaration of Independence
- compare schools and communities
of today and in the past
- compare transportation
methods of earlier days with today
Civics and Economics:
Developing Social Skills and Responsibilities
- cite examples of rules
in class, school and community
- demonstrate responsible
classroom behavior, fair play, good sportsmanship and civic responsibility
- understand the concept
of exchange and money to purchase goods and services
Cutural Diversity: Developing
Awareness of Cultural Differences
- compare and contrast
cultural likes and differences
- identify the difficulties,
successes and ways in which American Indian and immigrant populations
helped define our culture
Geographical Literacy:
Learning About Places Here and There
- locate their community,
cities of Rohnert Park and Cotati, the State of California, the
United States, the seven continents and the four oceans on a map
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