How to learn Grade 1: Social studies

South Dakota academic standards: Social studies, Grade 1

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1. WORLD HISTORY: To 315 · The student demonstrates knowledge of ancient civilizations in Asia, the Middle East, northern Africa, and the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

1. Marathon and Thermopylae: Describe the battles of Marathon and Thermopylae as moments when Greek city-states united against the invading Persian Empire — the runner Pheidippides bringing news of victory at Marathon (origin of the marathon race), and the heroic stand of 300 Spartans at Thermopylae — and understand these wars were fought to defend Greek independence
2. Egypt, the Nile, and the Desert: Locate Egypt on a map of Africa and understand that it is a country in a very hot, dry desert, but the River Nile — the longest river in the world — flows through it, bringing water and rich soil that allowed people to grow food and build one of the earliest great civilisations

2. WORLD HISTORY: To 315 · Building upon skills learned in previous grades, the student learns the skills to complete the following tasks, completing each task with relative ease by the end of 1st grade.

1. Buying Things: How buying and selling works: prices, paying for items, receiving change; the basic transaction process in shops and markets
2. Goods & Services: Some people make things (goods) and some people do things for others (services); recognising both in everyday life and understanding that both have value