How to learn Grade 1: Social studies

North Carolina academic standards: Social studies, Grade 1

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1. History · Understand how people and events have changed society over time.

1. Vocabulary: historical thinking: Know and use the vocabulary of historical thinking — source, evidence, primary source, secondary source, artefact, chronology, chronological order, BC/BCE, AD/CE, century, decade, era, period, timeline, excavation, archaeologist, interpretation, corroborate, bias, perspective — and apply these terms when discussing how we know about the past and how reliable our knowledge is

2. Economics · Understand the role of basic economic concepts in the decisions people make.

1. What Money Is: What money is and why we use it; that money is exchanged for goods and services; brief history from barter to coins to digital payments
2. How the Economy Works: What an economy is; producers and consumers; supply and demand; why prices change; the basics of how markets work
3. Needs & Wants: The difference between things we need (food, shelter, clothing) and things we want (toys, treats); that we sometimes have to choose because money is limited

3. Civics and Government · Understand how people engage with and participate in the community.

1. Similarities & Differences: Notice and appreciate ways that people are similar to and different from each other — including appearance, family structures, languages spoken, foods eaten, and celebrations observed — and understand that differences make communities interesting
2. Rules and agreements exist: Understand why rules and agreements exist — that they help keep people safe, make things fair, and help groups work well together — and follow agreed rules willingly rather than only when being watched

4. Behavioral Sciences · Understand how culture, values, and beliefs shape people, places, and environments.

1. The world contains many cultures, traditions: Understand that the world contains many cultures, traditions, and belief systems, and that learning about others' perspectives enriches our own understanding — developing genuine curiosity about and respect for cultural diversity
2. Culture and Experience Shape Emotions: Understand that emotional responses are shaped by personal experiences, culture, and context — the same situation triggers different emotions in different people because of their backgrounds and past experiences