Social Studies

Students develop a strong understanding of themselves and their role and responsibility in society by discovering the heritage of their nation within a global context. Opportunities are provided for students to relate the past to the present and to build an awareness of the similarities and differences that exist between the nations and cultures of the world.In first grade, our social studies program looks at the contributions of American Heroes.
Source: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps-edprogweb01.nsf/pages/SocialStudies
What will we learning during the 1st 9 weeks?

	3 Weeks	3 Weeks	3 Weeks
AKS	Skills:  1-9 Content:  10, 11, 12	Skills:  1-9 Content:  31, 32	Skills:  1-9 Content:  13, 14, 15
Topics	Our Earth, Our County Themes and Concepts/Topics: Geographic Setting •       location (city, county, state, nation, continent) •       continents (North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Antarctica, Australia) •       landforms (mountains, deserts,         valleys, plains, plateaus,         coasts) •       oceans (Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian) Character •       patriotic songs (“My Country ‘Tis of Thee” and “America the Beautiful”)	American Folktales Themes and Concepts/Topics: Contributions •       independence •       hard work •       national heritage Geographic Setting •       frontier Character Traits •       commitment, conservation, courage, equality, fairness, perseverance, respect for others, respect of the environment, tolerance National Heritage •       John Henry, Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett, Paul Bunyan, Annie Oakley	Benjamin Franklin Themes and Concepts/Topics: Contributions •       author •       inventor •       statesman Geographic Setting •       Philadelphia, PA •       Europe Character Traits •       commitment, conservation, courage, equality, fairness, perseverance, respect for others, respect of the environment, tolerance Everyday Life •       bifocals, electricity, Poor Richard’s Almanac •       food, clothing, homes, transportation, communication, recreation (now and then)