Social Studies Pacing Guide Grade 1 Q1 W1 Q1 W2 Q1 W3 Q1 W4 Q1 W5 Q1 W6 Q1 W7 Q1 W8 Q1 W9 Q2 W1 Q2 W2 Q2 W3 Q2 W4 Q2 W5 Q2 W6 Q2 W7 **** **** Q2 W8 Q2 W9 Q3 W1 Q3 W2 Q3 W3 Q3 W4 Q3 W5 Q3 W6 Q3 W7 Q3 W8 Q3 W9 Q4 W1 Q4 W2 Q4 W3 Q4 W4 Q4 W5 Q4 W6 Q4 W7 Q4 W8 Q4 W9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Topic Aug Sep Sep Sep Sep Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Apr Apr Apr Apr May May May May Jun Family U1L1 X X W W Holiday: Constitution Day, In TE p. 20 X I I In Your Classroom U1L2 X N N Leaders and Rules U1L3 X T T American Indian Day X E E Holiday: Columbus Day-U5, p. 271 X R R Leif Erikson Day X B B A Community U1L4 X R R Moving to New Homes U1L5 X E E Our Earth U2L1 X A A Our Land, Our Water U2L2 X K K Holiday: Veteran's Day U5, p. 272 X W W Natural Resources U2L3 X I I Holiday: Thanksgiving U5, p. 273 X N N Weather and Seasons U2L4 X T T City, Town, Suburb U2L5 X E E Our Country U2L6 X R R Our Country's Neighbors- U2L7 B B X Holiday: MLK, Jr.-U5, p. 274 R R X Needs and Wants U3L1 E E X Irish Famine Study A A X Goods and Services-U3L2 K K X 1
TopicAug Sep Sep Sep Sep Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Apr Apr Apr Apr May May May May Jun
TopicAug Sep Sep Sep Sep Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Apr Apr Apr Apr May May May May Jun
Holocaust and Genocide
Study W W XBlack History Month
I I X X X XBuy, Trade and Save-U3L3
N N XHoliday: President's Da-U5,
p. 275 T T XAll Kinds of Jobs
U3L4 E E XGetting Food to Market-U3L5
R R XWomen's History Month
B B X X X XLearning About the Past-
U4L1 R R XThe First Americans
U4L2 E E XFamily Life Past and Present-
U4L3 A A XGoing to School Long Ago-
U4L4 K K XMoving People and Things-
U4L5 W W XSharing News and Ideas-
U4L6 I I XPeople Need Laws
U5L1 N N XGovernment and Leaders-
U5L2 T T XArbor and Bird Day
E E XCitizens
U5L3 R R XHeroes in Our Country-U5L4
B B XIllinois Law Week
R R XSymbols of Our Country-
U5L5 E E XHoliday: Memorial
U5, p.276 A A XHoliday: Flag/Indep. Day-U5,
p277-278 K K X 2
GRADE 1 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDE
The District 99 Social Studies Framework is aligned with the following Illinois State Goals and Standards:
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18B
18C
Lesson 1 I 18B Roles
I 18C Social Systems
3-5
days
What are the
roles of the
different
members of a
family?
family Rally Robin: Things families
do together
Journals: TE p. 26 Opening
Routine/Daily Message
(Resources for
Reaching All Levels
)RRAL: p. 1
Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 1, Lesson 1
14A
18C
Lesson 2 I 14A Rules and
Responsibilities
I 18C Social Systems
3-5
days
What are some
of the jobs in our
classroom?
job TE p. 37-Leveled Practice
Extra Support
Practice Book p. 3
Timed Pair-Share: Pledge of
Allegiance
Journals: TE p. 36, Opening
Routine/Daily Message
RRAL: p. 2,
In TE p.37-ELL
activity and Leveled
Practice Challenge
Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 1, Lesson 2.
Video: Going to School is Your Job (in TE p. TR1)
Video: We All Contribute and Make a Difference
(in TE p. TR2)
14B Lesson 3 I 14B Leadership Roles 3-5
days
Why is it
important to
follow rules?
leader, rule Journals: TE p. 44 Opening
Routine/Daily Message
Practice Book p. 5
Graphic Organizer: T-chart of
Leaders and their jobs
RRAL: p. 3 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 1, Lesson 3
Suggested activities: Following the leader, Role
play
Video: School House Rock
Social Studies Trade Books: Don't Let the Cat
Out!
Goal 14 - Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 15 - Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 16 - Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
Goal 17 - Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 18 - Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
UNIT 1-PEOPLE EVERYWHERE
Essential Content Key: I = Introduce D = Develop M = Mastery RV = Revisit from same school year R = Review from previous grade
Suggested Accommodations Key: BG = Below Grade Level GL = Gifted Learner ELL = English Language Learner
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GRADE 1 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDE
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ILS Lesson Performance Descriptor/
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Range Essential
Questions
Vocabulary Suggested Formative
Assessments
Suggested
Summative
Assessments
Suggested
AccommodationsResources/Activities
Goal 14 - Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 15 - Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 16 - Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
Goal 17 - Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 18 - Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Essential Content Key: I = Introduce D = Develop M = Mastery RV = Revisit from same school year R = Review from previous grade
Suggested Accommodations Key: BG = Below Grade Level GL = Gifted Learner ELL = English Language Learner
14B
14D
Lesson 4 I 14B Leadership Roles
I 14D Community Workers
3-5
days
Who are some of
the people who
help a
community?
community Practice Book p. 7,
Journals: TE p. 54, Opening
Routine/Daily Message
Assessment
Options:
Unit 1 test, p. 1-2
Performance
Assessment Task
p. 7
RRAL: p. 4 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 1, Lesson 4
Bringing Social Studies Alive , p. 10-11
Video: We All Contribute and Make a Difference
(TE p. TR2)
Social Studies Trade Books: Meet a Community
Helper
Social Studies Trade Books: Clara Barton
14C Lesson 5 I 14C Elections 1-2
days
What are some
of the reasons
that families
decide to move?
country Practice Book p. 8, RRAL: p. 5 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 1, Lesson 5
CAREER CONNECTIONS: teacher, firefighter, police officer, mail carrier, librarian, doctor, nurse, sanitation worker
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GRADE 1 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDE
The District 99 Social Studies Framework is aligned with the following Illinois State Goals and Standards:
ILS Lesson Performance Descriptor/
Essential Content
Range Essential
Questions
Vocabulary Suggested Formative
Assessments
Suggested
Summative
Assessments
Suggested
AccommodationsResources/Activities
Goal 14 - Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 15 - Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 16 - Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
Goal 17 - Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 18 - Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Essential Content Key: I = Introduce D = Develop M = Mastery RV = Revisit from same school year R = Review from previous grade
Suggested Accommodations Key: BG = Below Grade Level GL = Gifted Learner ELL = English Language Learner
17A Lesson 1 I 17A Physical Features of
the Earth
3-5
days
What are the
names of the
oceans and
seven
continents?
ocean,
continent
Practice Book p. 9,
Journals: TE p. 74, Opening
Routine/Daily Message,
In TE p. 75 ELL Activity-Use
Map & Globe cart
Assessment
Options:
Performance
Assessment Task
p. 15 (unit
project)
RRAL: p. 7 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 2, Lesson 1
Bringing Social Studies Alive , p. 16-17, We're
Going on a Bear Hunt
Video: Understanding Maps & Gloves (TE p.
TR1)
17A Lesson 2 I 17A Physical Features of
the Earth
3-5
days
How can you
identify
mountains,
plains, lakes and
rivers on a map?
mountain, plain,
river, lake
Practice Book p. 11,
Journals: TE p. 82 Opening
Routine/Daily Message
RRAL: p. 8
TE p. 83 ELL activity
(Total Physical
Response (TPR) of
vocab)
Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 2, Lesson 2
Video: Understanding Maps & Globes (in TE p.
TR1)
Social Studies Trade Books: From the
Mountains to the Oceans
Social Studies Trade Books: Find the Prize
17C Lesson 3 I 17C Interrelationships
with Nature
3-5
days
What are some
of the natural
resources?
natural
resource
Practice Book p. 12,
Journals: TE p. 88 Opening
Routine/Daily Message,
Graphic Organizer: TE p. 91
Reteach mini-lesson,
Read TE p. 92-93 & Rally
Table Graphic Organizer
RRAL: p. 9 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 2, Lesson 3
Social Studies Trade Books: Marjory Stoneman
Douglas
UNIT 2-WHERE WE LIVE
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GRADE 1 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDE
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ILS Lesson Performance Descriptor/
Essential Content
Range Essential
Questions
Vocabulary Suggested Formative
Assessments
Suggested
Summative
Assessments
Suggested
AccommodationsResources/Activities
Goal 14 - Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 15 - Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 16 - Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
Goal 17 - Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 18 - Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Essential Content Key: I = Introduce D = Develop M = Mastery RV = Revisit from same school year R = Review from previous grade
Suggested Accommodations Key: BG = Below Grade Level GL = Gifted Learner ELL = English Language Learner
17B
17C
17D
Lesson 4 I 17B Comparing Physical
Features of the Earth
I 17C Interrelationships
with Nature
I 17D Local Geographical
Changes
3-5
days
What are some
of the
characteristics of
the different
seasons?
weather,
seasons
Practice Book p. 14,
Journals: TE p. 96 Opening
Routine/Daily Writing
Prompt
In TE p. 97 ELL activity-Four
Seasons Circle
RRAL: p. 10 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 2, Lesson 4
Bringing Social Studies Alive, p. 18
17D
18A
Lesson 5 I 17D Local Geographical
Changes
I 18A Community Cultures
3-5
days
How would you
describe your
neighborhood?
city, town,
suburb
Practice Book p.15,
Journals: TE p. 102 Opening
Routine/Daily Message,
In TE p. 103-Leveled Practice
Extra Support
RRAL: p. 11 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 2, Lesson 5
TE p. 103-Leveled Practice Extra Support
14F
17C
Lesson 6 I 14F Respect for others,
self and country
RV 17C Interrelationships
with nature
3-5
days
Where is our
state on a map?
state, citizen Practice Book p. 17,
Journals: TE p. 110 Opening
Routine/Daily Message
RRAL: p. 12,
In TE p. 111- ELL
activity
Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 2, Lesson 6
Bringing Social Studies Alive, p. 20-21-
Citizenship Cheer,
TE p. 112-Language Arts: Listen to song lyrics
This Land is Your Land
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GRADE 1 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDE
The District 99 Social Studies Framework is aligned with the following Illinois State Goals and Standards:
ILS Lesson Performance Descriptor/
Essential Content
Range Essential
Questions
Vocabulary Suggested Formative
Assessments
Suggested
Summative
Assessments
Suggested
AccommodationsResources/Activities
Goal 14 - Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 15 - Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 16 - Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
Goal 17 - Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 18 - Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Essential Content Key: I = Introduce D = Develop M = Mastery RV = Revisit from same school year R = Review from previous grade
Suggested Accommodations Key: BG = Below Grade Level GL = Gifted Learner ELL = English Language Learner
14E
16D
Lesson 7 I 14E Global Community
I 16D Traditions and
Customs
3-5
days
What are the
similarities &
differences
between the
United States &
neighboring
countries?
neighbors Practice Book p. 18,
Journals: Who are the
neighbors of the United
States?
Assessment
Options:
Unit 2 test p. 9-
10
RRAL: p. 13 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 2, Lesson 7
In TE p. 120-121 Extended Lesson 7
CAREER CONNECTIONS: cartographer, oceanographer, farmer, miner, meteorologist, explorer
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GRADE 1 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDE
The District 99 Social Studies Framework is aligned with the following Illinois State Goals and Standards:
ILS Lesson Performance Descriptor/
Essential Content
Range Essential
Questions
Vocabulary Suggested Formative
Assessments
Suggested
Summative
Assessments
Suggested
AccommodationsResources/Activities
Goal 14 - Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 15 - Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 16 - Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
Goal 17 - Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 18 - Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Essential Content Key: I = Introduce D = Develop M = Mastery RV = Revisit from same school year R = Review from previous grade
Suggested Accommodations Key: BG = Below Grade Level GL = Gifted Learner ELL = English Language Learner
15A
15B
18C
Lesson 1 I 15A Goods and Services
I 15B Needs, Wants and
Making Choices
RV 18C Social systems
3-5
days
What are some
of the needs and
wants of most
families?
needs, wants,
scarcity
Practice Book p. 19,
Journals: TE p. 130 Opening
Routine/Daily Message,
In TE p. 131 ELL activity: Rally
Robin sentences
Assessment
Options:
Performance
Assessment Task
p. 23 (unit
project)
RRAL: p. 15 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 3, Lesson 1
15A
15B
15C
Lesson 2 I 15A Goods and Services
I 15B Needs, Wants and
Making Choices
I 15C Community
Resources
3-5
days
What are some
examples of
goods and
services?
sell, goods,
services,
volunteers
Practice Book p. 21,
Journals: TE p. 138, Opening
Routine/Daily Message,
In TE p. 140 Art Activity
RRAL: p. 16 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 3, Lesson 2
In TE p. 139 Leveled Practice-Extra Support
Social Studies Trade Books: Walt Disney's World
15D
16C
Lesson 3 I 15D Exchanges
I 16C Goods, services and
exchanges in the past and
present
3-5
days
How is bartering
similar to using
money to buy
goods and
services?
save, cost Practice Book p. 22,
Writing Prompt: TE p. 144,
Opening Routine/Daily
Message,
In TE p. 145 ELL Activity
RRAL: p. 17 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 3, Lesson 3
TE p. 146 Math Activity: Class store
Bringing Social Studies Alive, p. 25-31
Video: Little House on the Prairie TV series
www.unitedstreaming.com
Social Studies Trade Books: The Life of a Dollar
Bill
Social Studies Trade Books: A Job For You
UNIT 3-WORLD OF WORK
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GRADE 1 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDE
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ILS Lesson Performance Descriptor/
Essential Content
Range Essential
Questions
Vocabulary Suggested Formative
Assessments
Suggested
Summative
Assessments
Suggested
AccommodationsResources/Activities
Goal 14 - Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 15 - Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 16 - Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
Goal 17 - Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 18 - Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Essential Content Key: I = Introduce D = Develop M = Mastery RV = Revisit from same school year R = Review from previous grade
Suggested Accommodations Key: BG = Below Grade Level GL = Gifted Learner ELL = English Language Learner
15E Lesson 4 I 15E Community Workers 3-5
days
Who are some of
the workers that
produce goods
or provide
services?
worker, factory Practice Book p. 24,
Journals: TE p. 152, Opening
Routine/Daily Message,
In TE p. 153 ELL Activity
RRAL: p. 18 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 3, Lesson 4
Video: We All Contribute and Make a
Difference, (TE p. TR2)
17C Lesson 5 RV 17C Interrelationships
with Nature
3-5
days
What is the
difference
between a seller
and a buyer?
machine, buyer,
seller
Practice Book p. 25,
Journals: TE p. 158, Opening
Routine/Daily Message
Assessment
Options: Unit 3
test p. 17-18
RRAL: p. 19 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 3, Lesson 5
TE p. 159 ELL Activity
CAREER CONNECTIONS: factory worker, dentist, taxi driver, doctor, banker, cook, mail carrier, farmer, volunteers, baker
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GRADE 1 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDE
The District 99 Social Studies Framework is aligned with the following Illinois State Goals and Standards:
ILS Lesson Performance Descriptor/
Essential Content
Range Essential
Questions
Vocabulary Suggested Formative
Assessments
Suggested
Summative
Assessments
Suggested
AccommodationsResources/Activities
Goal 14 - Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 15 - Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 16 - Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
Goal 17 - Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 18 - Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Essential Content Key: I = Introduce D = Develop M = Mastery RV = Revisit from same school year R = Review from previous grade
Suggested Accommodations Key: BG = Below Grade Level GL = Gifted Learner ELL = English Language Learner
16A Lesson 1 I 16A Connecting to the
Past
3-5
days
How can you use
"past, present
and future" to
describe changes
that have
happened in
your life?
future, history,
present, past
Practice Book p. 27,
Journals: TE p. 176 Opening
Routine/Daily Message
Bringing Social
Studies Alive:
Personal History
Timeline p. 22
RRAL: p. 21 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 4, Lesson 1
TE p. 177 Leveled Practice-Extra Support
Extension: have students match points in time
with past, present, future (e.g. yesterday, today,
tomorrow)
Video: Moving to America-Then and Now
(www.unitedstreaming.com)
16D
16E
Lesson 2 I 16D Traditions and
Customs
I 16E State, Nation and
World Environmental
History
3-5
days
What are some
characteristics of
American Indian
traditions?
American
Indians
Practice Book p. 29,
Journals: TE p. 184 Opening
Routine/Daily Message
RRAL: p. 22 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 4, Lesson 2
TE p. 187 Reteach Minilesson-graphic organizers
Video: Long Ago, Yesterday and Today
(www.unitedstreaming.com)
16D
16E
Lesson 3 RV 16D Traditions and
Customs
I 16E State, Nation and
World Environmental
History
3-5
days
How were the
lives of Pilgrims
and American
Indian families
similar to the
lives of families
today?
settlers, harvest Practice Book p. 30 RRAL: p. 23 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 4, Lesson 3
Bringing Social Studies Alive -Performance
Activity p. 44-47,
TE p. 194 Art Activity
Video: Long Ago, Yesterday and
Today (www.unitedstreaming.com)
Social Studies Trade Books: Harriet Tubman-A
Woman of Courage
UNIT 4-EVERYTHING CHANGES
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GRADE 1 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDE
The District 99 Social Studies Framework is aligned with the following Illinois State Goals and Standards:
ILS Lesson Performance Descriptor/
Essential Content
Range Essential
Questions
Vocabulary Suggested Formative
Assessments
Suggested
Summative
Assessments
Suggested
AccommodationsResources/Activities
Goal 14 - Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 15 - Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 16 - Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
Goal 17 - Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 18 - Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Essential Content Key: I = Introduce D = Develop M = Mastery RV = Revisit from same school year R = Review from previous grade
Suggested Accommodations Key: BG = Below Grade Level GL = Gifted Learner ELL = English Language Learner
16D Lesson 4 RV 16D (US) Community
traditions
RV 16D (W)
Traditions and customs
from people in the past
3-5
days
How is our
school similar to
ones of long
ago?
education Practice Book p. 32,
Journals: TE p. 202 Opening
Routine/Daily Message
RRAL: p. 24 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 4, Lesson 4
TE p. 203 ELL Activity
16A Lesson 5 I 16A Connecting to the
Past
3-5
days
How have
transportation
and inventions
changed the way
people live?
invention,
transportation
Practice Book p. 33,
Journals: TE p. 208 Opening
Routine/Daily Message,
In TE p. 209 ELL Activity
RRAL: p. 25 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 4, Lesson 5
TE p. 209 Leveled Practice-Extra Support
Social Studies Trade Books: Cars
Social Studies Trade Books: Visit to the Museum
16A Lesson 6 RV 16A Connecting to the
Past
3-5
days
How do
communication
methods of long
ago compare to
those used
today?
communicate,
communication
Practice Book p. 35,
Journals: TE p. 216 Opening
Routine/Daily Message,
In TE p. 218 Art Activity
Assessment
Options: Unit 4
test p. 25-26
RRAL: p. 26 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 4, Lesson 6
TE p. 217 ELL Activity
Social Studies Trade Books: Visit to the
Museum
CAREER CONNECTIONS: story telling, farmer, inventor, teacher, explorer, historian, museum curator
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GRADE 1 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDE
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ILS Lesson Performance Descriptor/
Essential Content
Range Essential
Questions
Vocabulary Suggested Formative
Assessments
Suggested
Summative
Assessments
Suggested
AccommodationsResources/Activities
Goal 14 - Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 15 - Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 16 - Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
Goal 17 - Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 18 - Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Essential Content Key: I = Introduce D = Develop M = Mastery RV = Revisit from same school year R = Review from previous grade
Suggested Accommodations Key: BG = Below Grade Level GL = Gifted Learner ELL = English Language Learner
14A Lesson 1 RV 14A Rules and
Responsibilities
3-5
days
Who makes the
laws in a
community?
law,
government
Practice Book p. 36 Assessment
Options:
Performance
Assessment Task
p. 39 (unit
project)
RRAL: p. 27 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 5, Lesson 1
TE p. 230 Leveled Practice-Extra Support,
Create a poster to encourage children to play
with safe toys.
Social Studies Trade Books: Helping Out
14B
16B
Lesson 2 RV 14B Leadership Roles
I 16B Holidays and US and
World Events
3-5
days
Who are the
mayor of my
town/city,
governor of my
state, and the
President of the
United States?
mayor,
governor,
president
Practice Book p. 38,
Journals: TE p. 236 Opening
Routine/Daily Message,
TE p. 238 Extra Support
RRAL: p. 28,
TE p. 239 Challenge-
Make a leader book,
Bringing Social
Studies Alive-Long
Term Project p. 50-
51
Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 5, Lesson 2
Bringing Social Studies Alive -Performance
Activity p. 57-59,
TE p. 237 ELL Activity-graphic organizer
Video: School House Rock
14A
14C
Lesson 3 RV 14A Rules and
Responsibilities
I 14C Elections
3-5
days
What are the
rights and
responsibilities
that a citizen
has? What is an
election?
right,
responsibility,
vote, election
Practice Book p. 39,
Journals: TE p. 244 Opening
Routine/Daily Message,
TE p. 245 Leveled Practice-
Extra Support (Independent
Practice)
RRAL: p. 29 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 5, Lesson 3
TE p. 245 Leveled Practice-Extra Support (Do as
Shared Writing Activity-with a partner.)
TE p. 245 ELL Activity
Class mock election
UNIT 5-GOOD CITIZENS
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GRADE 1 SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDE
The District 99 Social Studies Framework is aligned with the following Illinois State Goals and Standards:
ILS Lesson Performance Descriptor/
Essential Content
Range Essential
Questions
Vocabulary Suggested Formative
Assessments
Suggested
Summative
Assessments
Suggested
AccommodationsResources/Activities
Goal 14 - Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 15 - Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 16 - Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
Goal 17 - Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
Goal 18 - Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Essential Content Key: I = Introduce D = Develop M = Mastery RV = Revisit from same school year R = Review from previous grade
Suggested Accommodations Key: BG = Below Grade Level GL = Gifted Learner ELL = English Language Learner
14D Lesson 4 I, RV 14D Community
Workers
3-5
days
Who were some
of the American
heroes and what
were their
achievements?
heroes Practice Book p. 40,
Journals: TE p. 250 Opening
Routine/Daily Message,
In Bringing Social Studies
Alive-Make an Award Ribbon
p. 54
RRAL: p. 30 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
Edition Unit 5, Lesson 4
Kagan Structure-Window Pane (names of
heroes)
Social Studies Trade Books: Meet Johnny
Appleseed
14F
16B
Lesson 5 I, RV 14F Respect for
others, self and country
I, RV 16B Holidays and US
and World Events
3-5
days
What are some
of the important
symbols of our
nation?
honor, symbol Practice Book p. 42,
Journals: TE p. 258 Opening
Routine/Daily Message,
In TE p. 259 Leveled Practice-
Extra Support
Assessment
Option: Unit 5
test p. 33-35
RRAL: p. 31 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Teacher's
