Grade 1: Social studies
Start with a unit whose prerequisites fit. Work through the lessons, use the study guide to review, and try the new cases before continuing.
- Unit 1 · 4 lessons
Making Choices and Helping Our Community
Describe public roles, fair procedures and community services.
Before you begin: Recognize a community place; explain a simple reason.
- Unit 2 · 4 lessons
Read and Update a Pretend Park Map
Interpret keys, directions, path connections, and dated map evidence.
Before you begin: Recognize labels; use before/after and left/right with adult help if needed.
- Unit 3 · 4 lessons
Directions and Places
Use cardinal directions and distinguish physical from human features.
Before you begin: Distinguish land from water; follow a short written or spoken description.
- Unit 4 · 4 lessons
Buying, Making and Reusing
Trace making, buying, saving and using materials.
Before you begin: Recognize a made object and a service; count small numbers.
- Unit 5 · 4 lessons
Our Community, Past and Present
Describe change over time and avoid stereotypes about communities.
Before you begin: Use before and after; describe one supplied example without generalizing to everyone.
Check what you can explain
The subject test uses additional supplied cases across these units. Its feedback links back to the relevant lessons. Use it to plan practice; a score on these questions is not a school grade or proof of complete subject mastery.
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