SS. 1.A.1

Label directions (N.S.E.W) on a map. Identify continents and oceans on a map. (Color a map to distinguish between land and water) (A.4.1, 2)

SS.1.A.2

Describe and give examples of ways in which people interact with the physical environment. (Trip to a farm or orchard to observe how we use what we know about the environment to help us grow food) (A.4.4)

SS. 1.A.3

Use maps to gather information about Wisconsin and the United States. (A.4.5)

SS.1.A.4

Identify and distinguish between weather patterns and seasons. (weather graphing/charting, seasons wheel, etc.) (A.4.6)

SS.1.A.5

Identify connections between the local community and other places. (A.4.7)

SS.1.A.6

Give examples and discuss natural resources (land and water) and pollution prevention. (recycling projects. Earth Day activities, etc.) (A.4,8,9)

SS.1.B.1

Discuss various sources of information used to understand the past. Recognize and describe important historical figures and events. Explain the significance of national holidays. (diaries, journals, Veteran’s Day, Independence Day, read-aloud about famous people and events) (B.4.1,3,5,6)

SS.1.B.2

Compare contemporary life with life in the past. Describe political values we hold and their meaning. (independence) Compare past and present technologies related to the school environment. (visit a one-room schoolhouse, use Venn diagram, classroom rules, etc.) (B.4.5.8)

SS.1.B.3

Describe and apply examples of cooperation and interdependence among individuals and groups. (working in cooperative groups, conflict resolutions, etc.) (B.4.9)

SS.1.C.1

Identify and explain the individual’s responsibilities to their family, peer, and the community. Explain how and why various groups establish rules on behavior and how various behaviors affect cooperation. (sharing of family pictures, classroom job chart, Police-School liaison Officer as speaker, role-play family roles, etc.) (C.4.1,3)

SS.1.C.2

Describe several classroom and school issues and the consequences of choices concerning these issues. (classroom voting, establishing classroom rules, conflict resolution, etc.) (C.4.6)

SS.1.D.1

Describe the role of money, banking and savings in everyday life. (D.4.1)

SS.1.D.2

Identify local goods and services. (D.4.3)

SS.1.D.3

Describe how business and industry depend upon specialized workers for efficiency. Describe how personal economic decisions can affect the lives of others in your community. (research various occupations, guest speakers, food drive, raise money for the needy, etc.) (D.4.4,7)

SS.1.E.1

Discuss the influence of family, neighborhood, etc. on individuals. Explain how families are alike and different. (discuss learning styles, stress, “Me” reports, personal interest sheets, show and tell, how do families celebrate different holidays, etc. (E.4.1-3)

SS.1.E.2

Identify and describe neighborhood institutions and their contributions to society. Describe group and institutional influences on people, events and culture. (community field trips to Police Stations, Fire Department, compare home rules and community laws, etc.) (E.4.5.6)

SS.1.E.3

Explain why individuals respond differently to different individuals and events. Compare values and beliefs that are held by different individuals, groups and institutions. (conflict resolution, journaling, classroom discipline plan, explain cultural differences, etc.) (E.4.7.8)

SS.1.E.4

Explore how people learn about others who are different from themselves. (interest surveys, pen pals, introduction to culture values, etc.) (E.4.9)

SS.1.E.5

Relate how various languages stories, folk tales, music, and other artistic creations express different cultures. Investigate differences and similarities in ways that cultures meet human needs. (plays, story telling, musical quests, list types of homes, read aloud, etc.) (E.4.11,13)

SS.1.E.6

Describe instances of cooperation and interdependence among individuals. (family responsibilities, food pantry drive, etc.) (E.4.15)