Huntsville City Schools
First Grade Social Studies Instructional Resources
2014-2015
*The “My World” Social Studies resources may offer minimum standards coverage.
It is highly recommended that supplemental resources are used to adequately address the standards.
Domain(s)
Economics (E)
Geography (G)
History (H)
Civics and
Government (CG)
G, H
CCRS Standard
1.1-Construct daily schedules,
calendars, and timelines.
1.1.a-Using vocabulary associated
with time, including past, present,
and future.
E, CG
Learning Target(s)
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1.2-Identify rights and
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responsibilities of citizens within the
local community and state.
1.2.a-Describing how rules in the
community and laws in the state
protect citizens’ rights and property.
1.2.b-Describing ways, including
paying taxes, responsible citizens
contribute to the common good of
the community and state.
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I can construct daily
schedules.
I can construct calendars.
I can construct timelines.
I can use vocabulary
associated with time,
including past, present,
and future.
I can identify rights and
responsibilities of citizens
within the local
community and state.
I can describe how rules
in the community and
laws in the state protect
citizens’ rights and
property.
I can describe ways,
including paying taxes,
responsible citizens
contribute to the common
good of the community
Supplemental Resources*
(Books, apps, programs,
websites, etc.)
My World Social
Studies Resources
Unit 5, Lesson 2
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Scholastic News
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr.
Unit 5, Lesson 5
Leveled Reader
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Scholastic News
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Brain Pop Jr.
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Scholastic News
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Brain Pop Jr.
A Place to Play
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Unit 1, Lesson 1
Leveled Reader
Database
Unit 1, Lessons 2-3
Leveled Reader
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Unit 1, Lesson 1
and state.
I can demonstrate voting
as a way of making
choices and decisions.
E, CG
1.2.c-Demonstrating voting as a way 
of making choices and decisions.
G, CG
1.3-Recognize leaders and their
roles in the local community and
state.
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I can recognize leaders
and their roles in the local
community and state.
Unit 1, Lesson 4
Leveled Reader
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1.3.a-Describing roles of public
officials, including mayor and
governor.
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I can describe roles of
public officials, including
mayor and governor.
Unit 1, Lesson 5
Leveled Reader
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1.3.b-Identifying on a map
Montgomery as the capital of the
state of Alabama.
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Atlas (back of book)
1.4-Identify contributions of diverse
significant figures that influenced
the local community and state in the
past and present.
(Example: Admiral Raphael
Semmes’ and Emma Sansom’s roles
during the Civil War)
1.5-Identify historical events and
celebrations within the local
community and throughout
Alabama. (Examples: Selma Bridge
Crossing Jubilee, Mardi Gras, Boll
Weevil Festival, Montgomery Bus
Boycott, Black History Month)
1.5.a-Differentiating between fact
and fiction when sharing stories or
retelling events using primary and
secondary sources.
(Example: fictional version of
Pocahontas compared to an
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I can identify on a map
Montgomery as the
capital of the state of
Alabama.
I can identify
contributions of diverse
significant figures that
influenced the local
community and state in
the past and present.
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I can identify historical
events and celebrations
within the local
community and
throughout Alabama.
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I can differentiate
between fact and fiction
when sharing stories or
retelling events using
primary and secondary
sources.
Unit 1, Lessons 3, 5
Unit 4, Lesson 5
Unit 1 Reading Skills
Unit 5, Lesson 5
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Scholastic News
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr.
www.internet4classrooms.com
Scholastic News
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr.
A Place to Play
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Scholastic News
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr.
www.internet4classrooms.com
www.onlineatlasus.com/al
non-fiction books about
Alabama
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Burritt Barnyard field trip
Constitution Village field trip
biographies, such as Hank
Aaron, Jesse Owens, Tallulah
Bankhead, Charles Berkley
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Helen Keller Festival
WC Handy Festival
Santa’s Village
Whistle Stop Festival
non-fiction books
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Scholastic News
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr.
fiction and non-fiction books
on the same topic
H, CG
E, G
authentic historical account)
1.6-Compare ways individuals and
groups in the local community and
state lived in the past to how they
live today.
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I can compare ways
individuals and groups in
the local community and
state lived in the past to
how they live today.
I can identify past and
present forms of
communication.
Unit 5, Lessons 2, 5
Leveled Reader
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Burritt Barnyard field trip
Constitution Village field trip
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Unit 5, Lesson 6
Leveled Reader
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Scholastic News
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr.
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Scholastic News
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr.
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Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr.
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1.6.a- Identifying past and present
forms of communication.
(Examples: past—letter, radio,
rotary-dial telephone
present—e-mail, television, cellular
telephone)
1.6.b-Identifying past and present
types of apparel.
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I can identify past and
present types of apparel.
Unit 5, Lesson 5
Leveled Reader
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1.6.c-Identifying past and present
types of technology.
(Examples: past—record player,
typewriter, wood-burning
stove; present—compact diskette
(CD) and digital video, diskette
(DVD) players, video cassette
recorder (VCR), computer,
microwave oven)
1.6.d-Identifying past and present
types of recreation.
(Examples: past—marbles,
hopscotch, jump rope: present—
video games, computer games)
1.6.e-Identifying past and present
primary sources.
(Examples: past—letters,
newspapers;
present—e-mail, Internet articles)
1.7-Describe how occupational and
recreational opportunities in the
local community and state are
affected by the physical
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I can identify past and
present types of
technology.
Unit 5, Lesson 6
Leveled Reader
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I can identifying past and
present types of
recreation.
Unit 5, Lesson 5
Leveled Reader
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Scholastic News
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr.
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I can identify past and
present primary sources.
Unit 5, Lesson 3
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Scholastic News
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr.
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I can describe how
occupational and
recreational opportunities
in the local community
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Interactive Science, pg. 226
suggested occupational
environment.
(Examples: occupational—
commercial fishing and tourism in
Gulf coast areas; recreational—
camping and hiking in mountain
areas,
fishing and waterskiing in lake
areas)
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and state are affected by
the physical environment.
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opportunities to study for AL:
rocket scientist, engineer,
architect, aerospace,
meteorology, medical field,
computer science
suggested recreational
opportunities to study for AL:
boating, skateboarding,
hiking, waterskiing, camping
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pull from summer experiences
Scholastic News
Reading Rainbow
Brain Pop Jr.
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Scholastic News
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use resources from envision
Topic 12
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1.8-Identify land masses, bodies of
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water, and other physical features on
maps and globes.
1.8.a-Explaining the use of cardinal
directions and the compass rose.
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1.8.b-Measuring distance using
nonstandard units.
(Example: measuring with pencils,
strings, hands, feet)
1.8.c-Using vocabulary associated
with geographical features,
including river, lake, ocean, and
mountain.
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1.9-Differentiate between natural
resources and human-made
products.
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1.9.a-Listing ways to protect our
natural resources.
(Examples: conserving forests by
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I can identify land
masses, bodies of water,
and other physical
features on maps and
globes.
I can explain the use of
cardinal directions and the
compass rose.
Unit 3, Lessons 2-4
Graphic Organizers &
Maps
Unit 3, Lesson 1
Graphic Organizers &
Maps
Leveled Reader
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I can measure distance
using nonstandard units.
I can use vocabulary
associated with
geographical features,
including river, lake,
ocean, and mountain.
I can differentiate
between natural resources
and human-made
products.
Unit 3, Lessons 3-4
Graphic Organizers &
Maps
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Scholastic News
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Unit 3, Lessons 4- 5
Leveled Readers
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I can list ways to protect
our natural resources.
Unit 3, Lesson 5
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Scholastic News
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Interactive Science, Ch. 5
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recycling newspapers, conserving
energy by turning off lights,
promoting protection of resources
by participating in activities such as
Earth Day and Arbor Day).
1.10-Describe the role of money in
everyday life.
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I can describe the role of
money in everyday life.
1.10.a-Categorizing purchases
families make as needs or wants.
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I can categorize purchases Unit 2, Lesson 1
families make as needs or
wants.
1.10.b-Explaining the concepts of
saving and borrowing.
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I can explain the concepts
of saving and borrowing.
Unit 2, Lesson 5
1.10.c-Identifying differences
between buyers and sellers.
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I can identify differences
between buyers and
sellers.
Unit 2, Lesson 4
1.10.d-Classifying specialized jobs
of workers with regard to the
production of goods and services.
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I can classify specialized
jobs of workers with
regard to the production
of goods and services.
Unit 2, Lessons 3, 6
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1.10.e-Using vocabulary associated
with the function of money,
including barter, trade, spend, and
save.
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Unit 2, Lesson 5
1.11-Identify traditions and
contributions of various cultures in
the local community and state.
(Examples: Kwanzaa, Christmas,
Hanukkah, Fourth of July, Cinco de
Mayo)
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I can use vocabulary
associated with the
function of money,
including barter, trade,
spend, and save.
I can identify traditions
and contributions of
various cultures in the
local community and
state.
Unit 2, Lesson 1
Unit 4, Lessons 1-3
Leveled Reader
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Interactive Science, Ch. 5
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1.12-Compare common and unique
characteristics in societal groups,
including age, religious beliefs,
ethnicity, persons with disabilities,
and equality between genders.
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I can compare common
and unique characteristics
in societal groups,
including age, religious
beliefs, ethnicity, persons
with disabilities, and
equality between genders.
Unit 4, Lessons 1-2, 6
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