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#GAsocialstudies in Action
What does every day social studies inquiry look like?
Check out this 1st Grade Social Studies Lesson "Rating and Ranking Historical Features." For lesson resources and more videos visit the Everyday Inquiry in Elementary Social Studies Video Series.
2021-22 Virtual Specialist Videos
Content Resources
1st Grade Georgia Standards of Excellence for Social Studies
Teacher Notes
First Grade Teacher Notes
Teacher Content Videos
Benjamin Franklin SS1H1, SS1G1c, SS1CG1
George Washington Carver and Patriotism SS1H1, SS1G1c, SS1CG1-2
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with Sacagawea SS1H1, SS1G1c, SS1CG1
Ruby Bridges SS1H1, SS1G1c, SS1CG1
Theodore Roosevelt SS1H1, SS1G1c, SS1CG1
Thomas Jefferson and Patriotism SS1H1, SS1G1c, SS1CG1-2
Instructional Resources
1st Grade Curriculum Map
First Grade Curriculum Map
Sample Units
Unit 1: Connecting Themes
Source Set
Unit 2: Our National Heritage NEW
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Unit 3: A Changing Country NEW
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Unit 4: Inventors in the United States NEW
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Unit 5: Community Helpers NEW
Source Set
Unit 6: We are Alike, We are Different
Source Set
Distance Learning Resources
Unit 2: Topic – My Location
Me on a Map
Where I Live
Where I Live Graphic Organizer
Economics Topic – Choices with Money
Resources
Unit 4: Topic – George Washington Carver
PPT
Instructional Activity Videos
Social Studies Labs
• Benjamin Franklin
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