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First Grade Standards » Theme

Theme Theme

In our class, traditional subjects are integrated in meaningful ways to make learning more exciting and hands on! We often explore science and social studies concepts in "themes" while incorporating reading and writing as an integral part of the unit.

Science Big Ideas

First Nine Weeks Big Ideas:  THE PRACTICE OF SCIENCE, MOTION OF OBJECTS, FORCES AND CHANGES IN MOTION

 Raise questions/keep records

5 senses

Energy

Push/Pull

Movement

 

Third Nine Weeks Big Ideas:  EARTH, SPACE & TIME, properties OF MATTER

Processes that Shape the Earth

Rocks, Soil, Water

Sun, Star, Sky

Sorting Matter

Sink/Float

 

 

Fourth Nine Weeks Big Ideas:   LIFE science, INTERDEPENDENCE

Basic needs of humans, animals, and plants

Offspring of plants and animals

Living/Non-living organisms

Major parts of a plant

 

Social Studies Standards

 

Body of Knowledge:  American History

Historical Inquiry and Analysis

 

Develop an understanding of a primary source.SS.1.A.1.1

Understand how to use the media center/other sources to find answers to questions about a historical topic.SS.1.A.1.2


Body of Knowledge:  American History

Historical Knowledge

 

Understand history tells the story of people and events of other times and places.SS.1.A.2.1

Compare life now with life in the past.SS.1.A.2.2

Identify celebrations and national holidays as a way of remembering and honoring the heroism and achievements of the people, events, and our nation's ethnic heritage.SS.1.A.2.3

Identify people from the past who have shown character ideals and principles including honesty, courage, and responsibility.SS.1.A.2.4

Distinguish between historical fact and fiction using various materials.SS.1.A.2.5


Body of Knowledge:  American History

Chronological Thinking

 

Use terms related to time to sequentially order events that have occurred in school, home, or community.SS.1.A.3.1

Create a timeline based on the student's life or school events, using primary sources.SS.1.A.3.2


Body of Knowledge:  Civics and Government

Foundations of Government, Law, and the American Political System

 

Explain the purpose of rules and laws in the school and community.SS.1.C.1.1

Give examples of people who have the power and authority to make and enforce rules and laws in the school and community.SS.1.C.1.2

Give examples of the use of power without authority in the school and community.SS.1.C.1.3


Body of Knowledge:  Civics and Government

Civic and Political Participation

 

Explain the rights and responsibilities students have in the school community.SS.1.C.2.1

Describe the characteristics of responsible citizenship in the school community.SS.1.C.2.2

Identify ways students can participate in the betterment of their school and community.SS.1.C.2.3


Body of Knowledge:  Civics and Government

Structure and Functions of Government

 

Explain how decisions can be made or how conflicts might be resolved in fair and just ways.SS.1.C.3.1

Recognize symbols and individuals that represent American constitutional democracy.SS.1.C.3.2


Body of Knowledge:  Economics

Beginning Economics

 

Recognize that money is a method of exchanging goods and services.SS.1.E.1.1

Define opportunity costs as giving up one thing for another.SS.1.E.1.2

Distinguish between examples of goods and services.SS.1.E.1.3

Distinguish people as buyers, sellers, and producers of goods and services.SS.1.E.1.4

Recognize the importance of saving money for future purchases.SS.1.E.1.5

Identify that people need to make choices because of scarce resources.SS.1.E.1.6


Body of Knowledge:  Geography

The World in Spatial Terms

 

Use physical and political/cultural maps to locate places in Florida.SS.1.G.1.1

Identify key elements (compass rose, cardinal directions, title, key/legend with symbols) of maps and globes .SS.1.G.1.2

Construct a basic map using key elements including cardinal directions and map symbols.SS.1.G.1.3

Identify a variety of physical features using a map and globe.SS.1.G.1.4

Locate on maps and globes the student's local community, Florida, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico.SS.1.G.1.5

Describe how location, weather, and physical environment affect the way people live in our community.SS.1.G.1.6
 
 







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