Social Studies   



People, Places, and Holidays

Native Americans

Scholastic




  • Columbus
  • Special Americans (Abe Lincoln, George Washington, . . .)
  • Antarctica (Penguins)
  • Alaska (Polar Bears, Eskimos)
  • Kansas Unit
Communities


  • Different kinds of communities
  • Being a citizen
  • Career choices within communities
Geography


  • Introduction of 50 states & capitals
  • Maps (symbols, directions, compass rose)
  • Ocean locations
  • Distinguish between cities and states

Discovering the Past


  • Native American communities 
    • (plains Indians, southwest, southeast, northwest, northeast)
  • Pilgrims (first Thanksgiving)
  • Introduction of presidents of the past
Our Country
  • Statue of Liberty
  • Flag (learn rules about how to carry a flag . . .)
  • Symbols of our country (bald eagle, Mount Rushmore, Liberty Bell . . .)
  • Immigrants
  • Recognize the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial
  • Learn roles of the president & vice-president