3. Local and State Local communities Describe the difference Communities (cities/towns) and between Students are introduced to states have neighborhoods, local governments. They governments that make cities/towns, and will examine the rules and laws. states. importance of the local There are many ways Identify problems community. to influence our local and synthesize communities and it is possible solutions. important for people to participate in making their communities better. 4. Nations Nations have important Identify the main ideals, Students are introduced to symbols and events symbols, and holidays nations. They will examine that are used to create of the United States the contributions of unity among people. and nations. Americans in the past and Nations have important Explain the present who have made an people who contributed contributions to the impact on the national to their development in nation of different community. the past and present. Americans in the past and present. 5. World The world has Identify global Students are introduced to important people who problems and the world and the concept contributed to its synthesize possible of global connection. They development in the solutions. will examine the past and present. Explain the contributions of people in contributions to the the past and present who world of people from have made an impact on different nations in the the global community. past and present. GRADE 1 FIELD EXPERIENCES It is strongly recommended that students engage regularly in social studies field experiences to connect their learning inside school to the world outside school. The
3. Local and State Communities Students are introduced to local governments. They will examine the importance of the local community. Local communities (cities/towns) and states have governments that make rules and laws. There are many ways to influence our local communities and it is important for people to participate in making their communities better. Describe the difference between neighborhoods, cities/towns, and states. Identify problems and synthesize possible solutions. 4. Nations Students are introduced to nations. They will examine the contributions of Americans in the past and present who have made an impact on the national community. Nations have important symbols and events that are used to create unity among people. Nations have important people who contributed to their development in the past and present. Identify the main ideals, symbols, and holidays of the United States and nations. Explain the contributions to the nation of different Americans in the past and present. 5. World Students are introduced to the world and the concept of global connection. They will examine the contributions of people in the past and present who have made an impact on the global community. The world has important people who contributed to its development in the past and present. Identify global problems and synthesize possible solutions. Explain the contributions to the world of people from different nations in the past and present. GRADE 1 FIELD EXPERIENCES It is strongly recommended that students engage regularly in social studies field experiences to connect their learning inside school to the world outside school. The
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