FARMINGTON RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE MAP
GRADE ONE
Month
Content
September 1. American Folktales
-Johnny Appleseed
-All About Me
Skills
1. Students will describe Johnny Appleseed
and his qualities during discussion and/or
written response
Students will recognize similarities and
differences between themselves and others
Students recognize positive qualities in
themselves and others
Standards
MA Curriculum Frameworks History and Social Science
(2003): Grade 1
1. Learning Standard 1.7
After reading or listening to folktales, legends, and stories from
America (John Henry, Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett, Paul
Bunyan, and Annie Oakley) and from around the world (Lon Po
Po, Issun Boshi, Medio Pollito, Anansi, and the Knee-High
Man), describe the main characters and their qualities.
Students demonstrate an understanding of
themselves as a citizen in their community
2.United States Symbols 2.Students will demonstrate the ability to
** Continues throughout recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing
national songs
year
Students will be able to explain the general
meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance and
the lyrics of several national songs
3. The U.S. Constitution
4. United States
Holidays and Events
5. History and
Geography** Continues
throughout year
3. Students will be introduced to the U.S.
Constitution by comparing the concept
of the constitution to their own classroom
rules
4. On a calendar of the current year,
students will identify the month for Labor
Day and understand the reason for
celebrating the holiday.
5. Students will identify temporal
sequences such as days, weeks, months,
years, and seasons
Students will correctly use words and
phrases related to time (now, in the past, in
the future)
Read dates on a calendar and associate
them with days of the week
2. Learning Standard 1.4
Demonstrate the ability to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, to
explain its general meaning, and to sing national songs such as
America the Beautiful, My Country,‘tis of Thee, God Bless
America, and The Star Spangled Banner and explain the general
meaning of the lyrics.
** Continues throughout year
3 & 4. Learning Standard 1.5
Give reasons for celebrating the events or people
commemorated in national and Massachusetts holidays. On a
calendar for the current year, identify the months for Labor Day,
Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving, Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Patriots’ Day, Memorial Day,
Flag Day, and Independence Day.
5. Concept or Skill 1
Identify temporal sequences such as days, weeks, months, years,
and seasons. Use correctly words and phrases related to time
(now, in the past, in the future) and recognize the existence of
changing historical periods (other times, other places).
• Concept or Skill 3 Read dates on a calendar and associate them
with days of the week.
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Month
October
FARMINGTON RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE MAP
GRADE ONE
Content
Skills
Standards
1.Friendship
1. Students will appreciate the qualities of a
good friend and the value of friendship
Students will give examples that show the
meaning of the words politeness, honesty,
and reliability.
2.United States Symbols 2.Students will demonstrate the ability to
** Continues throughout recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing
year
national songs
Students will be able to explain the general
meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance and
the lyrics of several national songs
MA Concepts and Skills Social Studies (2003): Grade 1
1.Concept or Skill 8. Give examples that show the meaning of
the following words: politeness, achievement, courage, honesty,
and reliability.
2. Learning Standard 1.4. Demonstrate the ability to recite the
Pledge of Allegiance, to explain its general meaning, and to sing
national songs such as America the Beautiful, My Country,‘tis
of Thee, God Bless America, and The Star Spangled Banner and
explain the general meaning of the lyrics.
** Continues throughout year
3. United States
Holidays and Events
3. On a calendar of the current year,
students will identify the month
for Columbus Day and understand the
reason for celebrating the holiday.
3. MA Curriculum Frameworks History and Social Science
(2003): Grade 1
Learning Standard 1.5. Give reasons for celebrating the events
or people commemorated in national and Massachusetts
holidays. On a calendar for the current year, identify the months
for Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving,
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Patriots’ Day,
Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day.
5. History and
Geography** Continues
throughout year
5 Students will identify temporal sequences
such as days, weeks, months, years, and
seasons
5. Concept or Skill 1. Identify temporal sequences such as days,
weeks, months, years, and seasons. Use correctly words and
phrases related to time (now, in the past, in the future) and
recognize the existence of changing historical periods (other
times, other places).
• Concept or Skill 3 Read dates on a calendar and associate them
with days of the week
Students will correctly use words and
phrases related to time (now, in the past, in
the future)
Read dates on a calendar and associate
them with days of the week
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Month
November
FARMINGTON RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE MAP
GRADE ONE
Content
Skills
Standards
1.Family/
Family Traditions and
Celebrations
Standard 1.9 Americans
have a variety of
different religious,
community, and family
celebrations and
customs
1. Students describe celebrations or
customs held by members of the class and
their families through discussion and
writing.
MA Curriculum Frameworks History and Social Science
(2003): Grade 1
1. Learning Standard 1.9
Explain that Americans have a variety of different religious,
community, and family celebrations and customs, and describe
celebrations or customs held by members of the class and their
families.
2.Students will demonstrate the ability to
2.United States Symbols recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing
** Continues throughout national songs
year
Students will be able to explain the general
meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance and
the lyrics of several national songs
2. Learning Standard 1.4
Demonstrate the ability to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, to
explain its general meaning, and to sing national songs such as
America the Beautiful, My Country,‘tis of Thee, God Bless
America, and The Star Spangled Banner and explain the general
meaning of the lyrics.
** Continues throughout y
3. United States
Holidays and Events
3. On a calendar of the current year,
students will identify the month
for Veterans' Day and Thanksgiving and
understand the reason for celebrating these
holidays.
3. Learning Standard 1.5
Give reasons for celebrating the events or people
commemorated in national and Massachusetts holidays. On a
calendar for the current year, identify the months for Labor Day,
Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving, Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Patriots’ Day, Memorial Day,
Flag Day, and Independence Day.
4. History and
Geography** Continues
throughout year
4 Students will identify temporal sequences
such as days, weeks, months, years, and
seasons
4.Concept or Skill 1. Identify temporal sequences such as days,
weeks, months, years, and seasons. Use correctly words and
phrases related to time (now, in the past, in the future) and
recognize the existence of changing historical periods (other
times, other places).
Students will correctly use words and
phrases related to time (now, in the past, in
the future)
Read dates on a calendar and associate
them with days of the week
• Concept or Skill 3 Read dates on a calendar and associate them
with days of the week
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Month
December
FARMINGTON RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE MAP
GRADE ONE
Content
Skills
Standards
1.Family/
Family Traditions and
Celebrations
1. Students describe celebrations or
customs held by members of the class and
their families through discussion and
writing.
2.United States Symbols 2.Students will demonstrate the ability to
** Continues throughout recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing
year
national songs
Students will be able to explain the general
meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance and
the lyrics of several national songs
3.History and
Geography** Continues
throughout year
3.Students will identify temporal sequences
such as days, weeks, months, years, and
seasons
Students will correctly use words and
phrases related to time (now, in the past, in
the future)
Read dates on a calendar and associate
them with days of the week
MA Curriculum Frameworks History and Social Science
(2003): Grade 1
1.Learning Standard 1.9
Explain that Americans have a variety of different religious,
community, and family celebrations and customs, and describe
celebrations or customs held by members of the class and their
families.
2. Learning Standard 1.4
Demonstrate the ability to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, to
explain its general meaning, and to sing national songs such as
America the Beautiful, My Country,‘tis of Thee, God Bless
America, and The Star Spangled Banner and explain the general
meaning of the lyrics.
** Continues throughout year
3.Concept or Skill 1. Identify temporal sequences such as days,
weeks, months, years, and seasons. Use correctly words and
phrases related to time (now, in the past, in the future) and
recognize the existence of changing historical periods (other
times, other places).
• Concept or Skill 3 Read dates on a calendar and associate them
with days of the week
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Month
January
FARMINGTON RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE MAP
GRADE ONE
Content
Skills
Standards
1.United States Leaders 1. Students will identify and explain the
MA Curriculum Frameworks History and Social Science
and Symbols
meaning of the American flag
(2003): Grade 1
Students will identify and explain the
meaning of the bald eagle
Students will identify and explain the
meaning of the White House
1. Learning Standard 1.3 Identify and explain the meaning of
American national symbols.
1.3.a the American flag
1.3.b the bald eagle
1.3.c the White House
1.3.d the Statue of Liberty.
Students will identify and explain the
meaning of the Statue of Liberty
2.United States Symbols 2.Students will demonstrate the ability to
** Continues throughout recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing
year
national songs
Students will be able to explain the general
meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance and
the lyrics of several national songs
3.United States Holidays 3. On a calendar of the current year,
and Events
students will identify the month for Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day and understand the
reason for celebrating the holiday.
.
4.History and
Geography** Continues
throughout year
4.Students will identify temporal sequences
such as days, weeks, months, years, and
seasons
Students will correctly use words and
phrases related to time (now, in the past, in
the future)
Read dates on a calendar and associate
them with days of the week
2. Learning Standard 1.4
Demonstrate the ability to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, to
explain its general meaning, and to sing national songs such as
America the Beautiful, My Country,‘tis of Thee, God Bless
America, and The Star Spangled Banner and explain the general
meaning of the lyrics.
** Continues throughout year
3.Learning Standard 1.5
Give reasons for celebrating the events or people
commemorated in national and Massachusetts holidays. On a
calendar for the current year, identify the months for Labor Day,
Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving, Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Patriots’ Day, Memorial Day,
Flag Day, and Independence Day.
4.Concept or Skill 1. Identify temporal sequences such as days,
weeks, months, years, and seasons. Use correctly words and
phrases related to time (now, in the past, in the future) and
recognize the existence of changing historical periods (other
times, other places).
• Concept or Skill 3 Read dates on a calendar and associate them
with days of the week
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Month
February
FARMINGTON RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE MAP
GRADE ONE
Content
Skills
Standards
1. Individuals, Families,
and Communities Now
and Long Ago
Folktales and Fairytales
1a. After reading or listening to folktales,
legends, and stories from America and
around the world, students describe the
main characters and their qualities through
discussion and writing
2.United States Symbols 2.Students will demonstrate the ability to
** Continues throughout recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing
year
national songs
Students will be able to explain the general
meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance and
the lyrics of several national songs
3. United States
Holidays and Events
3. On a calendar of the current year,
students will identify the month
for Presidents' Day and understand the
reason for celebrating the holiday
Students identify the current President of
the United States, describe what they do,
and explain that they get their authority
from a vote by the people
4. History and
Geography
4. On a map of the United States, locate
Washington D.C. and identify it as the
capital of the United States
On a map of the United States, locate
Boston and identify it as the capital of
Massachusetts
Students place events from their own lives
in chronological order during Everyday
Math lesson
MA Curriculum Frameworks History and Social Science
(2003): Grade 1
1.Learning Standard 1.7. After reading or listening to folktales,
legends, and stories from America (John Henry, Johnny
Appleseed, Davy Crockett, Paul Bunyan, and Annie Oakley) and
from around the world (Lon Po Po, Issun Boshi, Medio Pollito,
Anansi, and the Knee-High Man), describe the main characters
and their qualities.
2. Learning Standard 1.4. Demonstrate the ability to recite the
Pledge of Allegiance, to explain its general meaning, and to sing
national songs such as America the Beautiful, My Country,‘tis
of Thee, God Bless America, and The Star Spangled Banner and
explain the general meaning of the lyrics. ** Continues
throughout year
3. Learning Standard 1.5. Give reasons for celebrating the
events or people commemorated in national and Massachusetts
holidays. On a calendar for the current year, identify the months
for Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving,
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Patriots’ Day,
Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day.
Learning Standard 1.2. Identify the current President of the
United States, describe what presidents do, and explain that they
get their authority from a vote by the people.
4. Learning Standard 1.1. On a map of the United States, locate
Washington, DC and identify it as the capital of the United
States of America; locate Boston and identify it as the capital of
Massachusetts.
MA Concepts and Skills Social Studies (2003): Grade 1
• Concept or Skill 1 Identify temporal sequences such as days,
weeks, months, years, and seasons. Use correctly words and
phrases related to time (now, in the past, in the future) and
recognize the existence of changing historical periods (other
times, other places)
• Concept or Skill 2 Place events in students’ own lives in
chronological order.
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Month
March
FARMINGTON RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE MAP
GRADE ONE
Content
Skills
Standards
1.Individuals, Families,
and Communities from
Now and Long Ago
Folktales and Fairytales
1a. After reading or listening to folktales,
legends, and stories from America and
around the world, students describe the
main characters and their qualities.
2.United States Symbols 2.Students will demonstrate the ability to
** Continues throughout recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing
year
national songs
Students will be able to explain the general
meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance and
the lyrics of several national songs
3. History and
Geography
3. Students identify cardinal directions
(north, east, south, west) and apply them to
maps, locations in the classroom, school,
playground, and community
Students define and locate the North and
South Poles and the Equator
MA Curriculum Frameworks History and Social Science
(2003): Grade 1
1. Learning Standard 1.7
After reading or listening to folktales, legends, and stories from
America (John Henry, Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett, Paul
Bunyan, and Annie Oakley) and from around the world (Lon Po
Po, Issun Boshi, Medio Pollito, Anansi, and the Knee-High
Man), describe the main characters and their qualities.
2. Learning Standard 1.4. Demonstrate the ability to recite the
Pledge of Allegiance, to explain its general meaning, and to sing
national songs such as America the Beautiful, My Country,‘tis
of Thee, God Bless America, and The Star Spangled Banner and
explain the general meaning of the lyrics. ** Continues
throughout year
MA Concepts and Skills Social Studies (2003): Grade 1
3. Strand History and Geography
• Concept or Skill 4 Describe a map as a representation of a
space, such as the classroom, the school, the neighborhood,
town, city, state, country, or world.
• Concept or Skill 5 Identify cardinal directions (north, east,
south, west) and apply them to maps, locations in the classroom,
school, playground, and community.
• Concept or Skill 6 Define and locate the North and South Poles
and the equator.
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Month
April
FARMINGTON RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE MAP
GRADE ONE
Content
Skills
Standards
1. United States
Holidays and Events
1. On a calendar of the current year,
students will identify the month for
Patriots' Day and understand the reason for
celebrating the holiday.
2.United States Symbols 2.Students will demonstrate the ability to
** Continues throughout recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing
year
national songs
Students will be able to explain the general
meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance and
the lyrics of several national songs
3. History and
Geography
3. Students identify cardinal directions
(north, east, south, west) and apply them to
maps, locations in the classroom, school,
playground, and community
Students define and locate the North and
South Poles and the Equator
Students define and give examples of a
continent, mountain, river, lake, and ocean
MA Curriculum Frameworks History and Social Science
(2003): Grade 1
1. Topic: United States Leaders, Symbols, Events, and Holidays
• Learning Standard 1.5 Give reasons for celebrating the events
or people commemorated in national and Massachusetts
holidays. On a calendar for the current year, identify the months
for Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving,
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Patriots’ Day,
Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day.
2. Learning Standard 1.4. Demonstrate the ability to recite the
Pledge of Allegiance, to explain its general meaning, and to sing
national songs such as America the Beautiful, My Country,‘tis
of Thee, God Bless America, and The Star Spangled Banner and
explain the general meaning of the lyrics. ** Continues
throughout year
MA Concepts and Skills Social Studies (2003): Grade 1
3. Strand History and Geography
• Concept or Skill 5 Identify cardinal directions (north, east,
south, west) and apply them to maps, locations in the classroom,
school, playground, and community.
• Concept or Skill 6 Define and locate the North and South Poles
and the equator.
• Concept or Skill 7 Define and give examples of a continent,
mountain, river, lake, and ocean.
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Month
May
FARMINGTON RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE MAP
GRADE ONE
Content
Skills
Standards
1. Individuals, Families,
and Communities Now
and Long Ago
1. After reading or listening to stories about
famous Americans of different ethnic
groups, faiths, and historical periods,
students describe their qualities and/or
distinctive traits e.g. American inventors
such as Thomas Edison and the Wright
Brothers
2.United States Symbols 2.Students will demonstrate the ability to
** Continues throughout recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing
year
national songs
Students will be able to explain the general
meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance and
the lyrics of several national songs
MA Curriculum Frameworks History and Social Science
(2003): Grade 1
1• Learning Standard 1.8 After reading or listening to stories
about famous Americans of different ethnic groups, faiths, and
historical periods (Sacagawea, the Wright Brothers, Thomas
Edison, Bill Gates, Harriett Beecher Stowe, Neil Armstrong,
Booker T. Washington, Daniel Inouye, Cesar Chavez, Roberto
Clemente, Jonas Salk, Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, Colin
Powell, and Clarence Thomas) describe their qualities or
distinctive traits.
2. Learning Standard 1.4. Demonstrate the ability to recite the
Pledge of Allegiance, to explain its general meaning, and to sing
national songs such as America the Beautiful, My Country,‘tis
of Thee, God Bless America, and The Star Spangled Banner and
explain the general meaning of the lyrics. ** Continues
throughout year
3. United States
Holidays and Events
3. On a calendar of the current year,
students will identify the month for
Memorial Day and understand the reason
for celebrating the holiday.
3. Topic United States Leaders, Symbols, Events, and Holidays
4.History and
Geography** Continues
throughout year
4.Students will identify temporal sequences
such as days, weeks, months, years, and
seasons
4.Concept or Skill 1. Identify temporal sequences such as days,
weeks, months, years, and seasons. Use correctly words and
phrases related to time (now, in the past, in the future) and
recognize the existence of changing historical periods (other
times, other places).
Students will correctly use words and
phrases related to time (now, in the past, in
the future)
Read dates on a calendar and associate
them with days of the week
• Learning Standard 1.5 Give reasons for celebrating the events or
people commemorated in national and Massachusetts holidays. On a
calendar for the current year, identify the months for Labor Day,
Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day, Presidents’ Day, Patriots’ Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, and
Independence Day.
• Concept or Skill 3 Read dates on a calendar and associate them
with days of the week
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Month
June
FARMINGTON RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE MAP
GRADE ONE
Content
Skills
Standards
1. Individuals, Families,
and Communities Now
and Long Ago
1. After reading or listening to stories about
famous Americans of different ethnic
groups, faiths, and historical periods,
students describe their qualities and/or
distinctive traits e.g. American inventors
such as Thomas Edison and the Wright
Brothers
2.United States Symbols 2.Students will demonstrate the ability to
** Continues throughout recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing
national songs
year
Students will be able to explain the general
meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance and
the lyrics of several national songs
3. United States
Holidays and Events
4.History and
Geography** Continues
throughout year
MA Curriculum Frameworks History and Social Science
(2003): Grade 1
1.Learning Standard 1.8 After reading or listening to stories
about famous Americans of different ethnic groups, faiths, and
historical periods (Sacagawea, the Wright Brothers, Thomas
Edison, Bill Gates, Harriett Beecher Stowe, Neil Armstrong,
Booker T. Washington, Daniel Inouye, Cesar Chavez, Roberto
Clemente, Jonas Salk, Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, Colin
Powell, and Clarence Thomas) describe their qualities or
distinctive traits.
2. Learning Standard 1.4. Demonstrate the ability to recite the
Pledge of Allegiance, to explain its general meaning, and to sing
national songs such as America the Beautiful, My Country,‘tis
of Thee, God Bless America, and The Star Spangled Banner and
explain the general meaning of the lyrics. ** Continues
throughout year
3. On a calendar of the current year,
students will identify the month for Flag
Day and Independence Day and understand
the reasons for celebrating these
holidays.(Standard 1.5)
3.Topic: United States Leaders, Symbols, Events, and Holidays
• Learning Standard 1.5 Give reasons for celebrating the events
or people commemorated in national and Massachusetts
holidays. On a calendar for the current year, identify the months
for Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving,
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Patriots’ Day,
Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day.
4.Students will identify temporal sequences
such as days, weeks, months, years, and
seasons
4.Concept or Skill 1. Identify temporal sequences such as days,
weeks, months, years, and seasons. Use correctly words and
phrases related to time (now, in the past, in the future) and
recognize the existence of changing historical periods (other
times, other places).
Students will correctly use words and
phrases related to time (now, in the past, in
the future)
• Concept or Skill 3 Read dates on a calendar and associate them
with days of the week.
Read dates on a calendar and associate
them with days of the week.
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