The standards of first grade focus on the concept of family. Instruction centers on the interdependence within various family structures. Students learn vocabulary associated with time, seasons of the year, cultural celebrations, and the family unit. Students use maps to locate familiar places and geographic features. Citizenship education emphasizes the roles and responsibilities within the family as part of a community.
Students build timelines, identify symbols, and learn basic concepts of economy.
Practice good citizenship. Relate self and the family as part of a community. Define and use vocabulary appropriate to family structure. Recognize roles of family members and important people. Compare various types of shelter, food, and clothing Compare and contrast roles, customs, and activities of families.