First Grade Marking Unit Topics Period 1 olumbus’s voyage ... · Cumulative Progress Indicator Number(s): ... Discovery Education Website ... all that Martin Luther King, Jr. did

Rockaway Township Public Schools Social Studies

First Grade

Marking Period

Unit Topics

1 Citizenship Rules

1 Geography Map skills

1 Columbus Columbus’s voyage & Columbus Day 2 Pilgrims The Pilgrims 1st year & the 1st Thanksgiving

2 Multicultural Holidays in December Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa

3 Black History Month Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges

4 Economics Needs & Wants, Good & Services

4 Patriotic Symbols Statue of Liberty, flag, Bald Eagle, the White House


Unit Title: Time Frame: Citizenship 1st Marking Period

Cumulative Progress Indicator Number(s): 21st Century Theme 6.1.4.A.1 Explain how rules and laws created by community,

state, and national governments protect the rights of people, help resolve conflicts, and promote the common good.

6.1.4.A.11 Explain how the fundamental rights of the individual and the common good of the country depend upon all citizens exercising their civic responsibilities at the community, state, national, and global levels.

6.1.4.A.15 Explain how and why it is important that people from diverse cultures collaborate to find solutions to community, state, national, and global challenges.

6.3.4.A.1 Evaluate what makes a good rule or law. 6.3.4.D.1 Identify actions that are unfair or discriminatory, such as

bullying, and propose solutions to address such actions.

Civic Literacy

Enduring Understandings: Essential Questions: Rules are created to protect the rights of people and help

solve problems.

People’s rights and the common good depends on others being good citizens.

All people can work together to solve problems.

A good rule is one that everyone can follow.

Why do we need rules?

Who makes rules?

How do rules help us?

How can everyone help make rules?

What makes a good rule?

Unit Learning Targets: The student will be able to….

Suggested Activities: Including Differentiated Strategies (DI)


Explain how rules and laws created by community, state, and national governments protect the rights of people, help resolve conflicts, and promote the common good.

Explain how the fundamental rights of the individual and the common good of the country depend upon all citizens exercising their civic responsibilities at the community, state, national, and global levels.

Explain how and why it is important that people from diverse cultures collaborate to find solutions to community, state, national, and global challenges.

Evaluate what makes a good rule or law.

Read & complete activities from Never Spit on Your Shoes.

Read & complete activities from Brand New Pencils, Brand New Books.

Brainstorm rules that are appropriate for the classroom and sign rules with the teacher once the rules are determined and post for display. (required activity to meet Standard 6.3.4.A.1)

Role-play situations demonstrating how to cope with various forms of bullying. (required activity to meet Standard 6.3.4.D.1)

Resource Materials/Related Literature Assessments Brand-new Pencils, Brand-new Books by Diane de Groat

How to be a Friend by Laurie Krasny Brown

Horace and Morris but Mostly Doloresby James Howe

Never Spit on Your Shoes by Denys Cazet We Can Get Along: A Child’s Book of Choices by Lauren Murphy

Payne Macmillian/McGraw Hill Text Book

Class discussion

Teacher observation Students create list of rules

Technology Integration Vocabulary Interactive websites

Discovery Education Website

Brain Pop/Brain Pop Jr. Websites

Teacher made PowerPoint presentation

citizen consequences directions

friend leader rules


Unit Title: Suggested Time Frame: Geography 1st Marking Period

Cumulative Progress Indicator Number(s): 21st Century Theme 6.1.4.B.1 Compare and contrast information that can be

found on different types of maps, and determine when the information may be useful.

6.1.4.B.4 Describe how landforms, climate and weather, and availability of resources have impacted where and how people live and work in different regions of New Jersey and the United States.

Global Awareness

Enduring Understandings: Essential Questions: Maps provide information.

There are different types of maps.

Maps and globes are different.

Maps can show different physical feature both natural or man made.

Landforms are special ways the land is shaped.

Common landforms are mountains, oceans, lakes, rivers, and plains.

What are maps used for?

How are maps and globes different?

What can maps show?

What is a map key?

What are the 4 directions on a compass?

What landforms can we see on a map?



Identify information that can be found on different types of maps, and determine how the information may be useful.

Tell how globes and maps are different.

Explain what a compass is and what directions are on it.

Describe landforms and how they affect how people live and work.

Make a map of their room http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/class/pdfs/2010f/101001_k1_3.pdf

View landforms PowerPoint

Complete map skills worksheets

Match landforms

http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/class/pdfs/2010f/101001_k1_3.pdf

http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/class/pdfs/2010f/101001_k1_3.pdf


Identify oceans, mountains, rivers, lakes, hills, and plains.

http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/k/u4/index.html http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g1/u4/index.html

Use directions to get to a location http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g1/u2/index.html

Create “My Place in the World” step book

Resource Materials/Related Literature Assessments Map and Globes by Jack Knowlton

Me on the Map by Joan Sweeny

Where Do I Live by Neil Chesanow Macmillian/McGraw Hill Text Book

Class discussion

Teacher observation

“Where in the World” worksheet





compass compass rose continent country

earth east geography globe

hill lake landforms map

map key north ocean plain

rivers south state symbol

town United States west world

http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/k/u4/index.html

http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g1/u4/index.html



Unit Title: Time Frame: Columbus Day 1st Marking Period

Cumulative Progress Indicator Number(s): 21st Century Theme 6.1.4.B.2 Use physical and political maps to explain how

the location and spatial relationship of places in New

Jersey, the United States, and other areas, worldwide,

have contributed to cultural diffusion and economic

interdependence.

6.1.4.D.1 Determine the impact of European colonization

on Native American populations, including the Lenni

Lenape of New Jersey.

6.1.4.D.2 Summarize reasons why various groups,

voluntarily and involuntarily, immigrated to New Jersey

and America, and describe the challenges they

encountered.

6.1.4.D.17Explain the role of historical symbols,

monuments, and holidays and how they affect the

American identity.

Global Awareness

Civic Literacy

Enduring Understandings: Essential Questions: We celebrate Columbus Day the second Monday of October.

Columbus Day is to celebrate the anniversary of Columbus landing.

Christopher Columbus was an explorer who tried to find a new trade route.

Columbus sailed across the Atlantic and thought he found the Indies but it was really America.

Why do we celebrate Columbus Day?

Who was Christopher Columbus?

What did Columbus do that made him famous?




Recognize Christopher Columbus as a major figure in history.

Describe the accomplishment of Christopher Columbus.

Explain the historical significance of major national holidays.

Explain the location of continents and oceans.

Demonstrate basic global skills.

Read & discuss picture books about Christopher Columbus

Create map tracking Columbus’s voyage

Create mini-book about Columbus

Learn Columbus Day Song

Resource Materials/Related Literature Assessments Scholastic website:

http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/collection.jsp?id=92

Enchanted learning website: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/columbus/

Online book & quiz: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/famouspeople/standard/columbus/index.shtml#focus

A Picture Book of Christopher Columbus by David Adler

In 1492 by Jean Marzollo

Class discussion Teacher observation Completed map





America Atlantic Ocean Christopher Columbus

explore

journey sailing sailor Spain

http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/collection.jsp?id=92

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/columbus/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/famouspeople/standard/columbus/index.shtml#focus

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/famouspeople/standard/columbus/index.shtml#focus


Unit Title: Time Frame: Pilgrims 2nd Marking Period

Cumulative Progress Indicator Number(s): 21st Century Theme 6.1.4.B.2 Use physical and political maps to explain how the

location and spatial relationship of places in New Jersey, the

United States, and other areas, worldwide, have contributed

to cultural diffusion and economic interdependence.

6.1.4.D.1 Determine the impact of European colonization on

Native American populations, including the Lenni Lenape of

New Jersey.

6.1.4.D.2 Summarize reasons why various groups, voluntarily and involuntarily, immigrated to New Jersey and America, and describe the challenges they encountered.

6.1.4.D.4Explain how key events led to the creation of the United States and the state of New Jersey.

6.1.4.D.17Explain the role of historical symbols, monuments,

and holidays and how they affect the American identity.

Global Awareness

Civic Literacy

Enduring Understandings: Essential Questions: The Pilgrims came to the new world to start a new life.

Their ship’s voyage across the Atlantic was long difficult.

Many people died their first winter in the New World.

The natives helped the Pilgrims survive & taught them how to farm.

The first people in this land were the Natives.

The first Thanksgiving was to celebrate the great harvest and thank the natives.

We celebrate Thanksgiving today to remember the Pilgrims

Why did the Pilgrims leave their homes?

How did they get to the New World?

What happened when they landed in the New World?

Who were the Natives & how did they help?

What the first Thanksgiving for?

Why do we still celebrate Thanksgiving?


and to be thankful for what we have.



Explain why the Pilgrims sailed to America.

Tell what the Pilgrims first year was like.

Describe how the Natives helped the Pilgrims.

Describe what the first Thanksgiving was like.

Recognize important people like Squanto & tell about his contributions.

Create Pilgrims booklet from

www.EnchantedLearning.com

Create map of Pilgrim’s journey

Read booklet Squanto Friend of the Pilgrims

Investigate Pilgrims’ life

http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/

Create Pilgrims booklet from Enchanted Learning

Resource Materials/Related Literature Assessments Sarah Morton’s Day” A Day in the Life of Pilgrim Girl

Samuel Eaton’s Day” A Day in the Life of Pilgrim Boy

The Pilgrims of Plimoth by Marcia Sewall

Squanto Friend of the Pilgrims by Clyde Robert Bulla

http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/the_pilgrims__first_thanksgivi.html

Macmillian/McGraw Hill Text Book

Class discussion

Teacher observation

Completed Pilgrims booklet

Thanksgiving Quiz



Brain Pop/Brain Pop Jr. Websites Teacher made PowerPoint presentation

America Atlantic Ocean England Mayflower

Natives New World Pilgrims Plymouth

ship Squanto Thanksgiving voyage

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/




Unit Title: Time Frame: Black History Month 3rd Marking Period

Cumulative Progress Indicator Number(s): 21st Century Theme 6.1.4.D.17 Explain the role of historical symbols,

monuments, and holidays and how they affect the American

identity.

Civic Literacy

Enduring Understandings: Essential Questions: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a holiday created to remember

all that Martin Luther King, Jr. did to help other black Americans.

Martin Luther King, Jr. led peaceful protests and made speeches to help black people be treated equally.

Black History Month is a time to celebrate contributions black Americans have made.

Rosa Parks was a woman who refused to give up her seat to a white man, which lead to a bus boycott & eventually fairer laws for black people.

Ruby Bridges was a little girl who was chosen to be one of the first black children to attend a school that was for white children.

What is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day & why do we celebrate it?

How did Martin Luther King, Jr. help other black Americans?

What is Black History Month?

Who was Rosa Parks?

Who was Ruby Bridges?



Explain who Martin Luther King, Jr. was and what his role was in helping black people.

Tell how Rosa Parks and Ruby Bridges helped black peopleget equality.

Read & discuss biographies about Martin Luther King, Jr.,

Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges.

Create mini booklet about Martin Luther King, Jr.

Create Venn Diagram comparing Rosa Parks & Ruby Bridges.


Describe the significance of Black History Month.

Tell about other famous black Americans.

Resource Materials/Related Literature Assessments A Picture Book About Martin Luther King, Jr. by David Adler

Hapy Birthday, Martin Luther King, Jr. by Jean Marzolla

Martin’s Big Words by Doreen Rappaport

The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles

Through My Eyes by Margo Lundell

Picture Book of Rosa Parks by David Adler

If a Bus Could Talk by Faith Ringgold

Macmillian/McGraw Hill Text Book, Unit 5

Class discussion

Teacher observation

Completed Martin Luther King, Jr. booklet

Completed Venn Diagram





dream equality fairness Martin Luther

King, Jr.

peaceful protest Rosa Parks Ruby Bridges


Unit Title: Time Frame: Natural Resources 4th Marking Period

Cumulative Progress Indicator Number(s): 21st Century Theme 6.1.4.B.5 Describe how human interaction impacts the

environment in New Jersey and the United States.

6.1.4.B.8 Compare ways people choose to use and divide natural resources.

6.3.4.A.3 Select a local issue and develop a group action

plan to inform school and/or community members about

the issue.

Global Awareness

Enduring Understandings: Essential Questions: Natural Resources are things that come from the Earth.

We use natural resources to live, build homes, power our cars, and stay clean.

Humans can help or hurt the environment.

Children can help people learn about conserving resources.

People help the environment by not littering.

Glass, paper, metal and plastic can be recycled.

We conserve natural resources by using less of them or turning them off if we’re not using it.

What are natural resources?

How do we use air, land, water, and plants everyday?

How do people hurt the environment?

How can people help the environment?

What are natural resources?

How can people help conserve natural resources?

What things can we recycle?



Describe how humans impact the environment.

Explain what natural resources we use.

Describe how natural resources can be recycled & reused.

Plan and participate in an advocacy project to inform others

Watch Brain Pop, Jr. video Natural Resources & complete quiz

Read (or watch) & discuss The Lorax

Create “Taking Care of the Earth” booklet

Play “On the Resource Trail” to identify what comes from


about environmental issues at the local or state level and propose possible solutions.

different resources

Complete http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/resource_trail/index.html

Students create public service announcements educating people about conserving resources. (required activity to meet Standard 6.3.4.A.3)

Integrate with Science Earth Day Unit

Resource Materials/Related Literature Assessments It's Mine by Leo Lionni

Rachel The Story of Rachel Carson by Amy Ehrlich

The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

The Wump Word by Bill Peet

The Wartville Wizard by Don Madden

Macmillian/McGraw Hill Text Book

Class discussion

Teacher observation

Completed public service announcement





conserve Earth environment garbage

glass litter metal natural

resource

paper plastic pollution recycle

reduce reuse trash waste

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/resource_trail/index.html

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/resource_trail/index.html


Unit Title: Time Frame: Economics 3rd Quarter

Cumulative Progress Indicator Number(s): 21st Century Theme 6.1.4.C.2Distinguish between needs and wants and explain

how scarcity and choice influence decisions made by individuals, communities, and nations.

6.1.4.C.5Explain the role of specialization in the production and exchange of goods and services.

6.1.4.C.10 Explain the role of money, savings, debt, and investment in individuals’ lives.

Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy

Enduring Understandings: Essential Questions: A need is something people must have to survive.

A want is something would like to have.

You work to earn money.

You save money to buy things you want.

You spend money when you buy something.

A good is a thing you can make, grow, or buy.

A service is when you pay a person to do something for you.

What is the difference between needs and wants?

How do you earn money?

Why should we save money?

When I buy something what happens to my money?

What is the difference between goods and services?



Distinguish between needs and wants.

Explain the exchange of goods and services.

Explain the role of money in individuals’ lives.

Create goods & services poster

Categorize goods vs. services online: http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g2/u3/index.html

Identify needs http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/k/u3/index.html

Create graphic organizer of needs vs. wants

“Everyone Helps” worksheet to go with A Chair for My Mother

Maggie’s Money booklet

Cut & match worksheet activity


http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/k/u3/index.html


Resource Materials/Related Literature Assessments Current Social Studies text book

I Want to Be... series by Stephanie Maze and Catherine O'Neill Grace

A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams

Macmillian/McGraw Hill Text Book, Unit 4

Class discussion

Teacher observation

Complete “Things to Do!” worksheet





earn goods needs

save service shelter

spend wants work


Unit Title: Time Frame: Patriotic Symbols 4th Marking Period

Cumulative Progress Indicator Number(s): 21st Century Theme 6.1.4.D.17Explain the role of historical symbols, monuments,

and holidays and how they affect the American identity.

Civic Literacy

Enduring Understandings: Essential Questions: Symbols are things or pictures that stand for something else.

Important symbols of America are the flag, the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, the bald eagle, and the White House.

These symbols represent freedom, strength, and our country.

Monuments are buildings that were made to honor people.

What are symbols?

What are some important American symbols?

What does each symbols represent?

What are monuments?



Identify patriotic symbols.

Explain the meanings of American symbols.

Watch Brain Pop, Jr. “U.S. Symbols” movie & complete quiz

Create booklet “A Salute to United States Symbols”

Create mini-book about the White House

Create “Our National Landmarks” poster

Create “Presidents” booklet

U.S. Symbols Comprehension sheet

Resource Materials/Related Literature Assessments Celebrate America: A Picture Books of America's Greatest

Symbols by Anastasia Suen

O, Say Can You See? America's Symbols, Landmarks, And Important Words by Sheila Keenan

Red, White and Blue by John Herman

U.S. Symbols by Ann-Marie Kishel

Class discussion

Teacher observation

Completed symbols booklet

Completed landmarks booklet


Mamillian/McGraw Hill Text Book

Ben’s Guide Website for U.S. Symbols: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/index.html

White House interactive tour: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/interactive-tour

Enchanted Learning website: www.enchantedlearning.com



Brain Pop/Brain Pop Jr. Websites Teacher made PowerPoint presentation

bald eagle flag Liberty Bell monument

nation Pledge of

Allegiance President stars

Statue of Liberty stripes symbol United States

of America

Washington D.C. White House

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/index.html

http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/interactive-tour

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

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First Grade Marking Unit Topics Period 1 olumbus’s voyage ... · Cumulative Progress Indicator Number(s): ... Discovery Education Website ... all that Martin Luther King, Jr. did