Colorado

SS.1.1 History

• SS.1.1.1 Ask questions and discuss ideas about patterns and chronological order of events from the past.

  • SS.1.1.1.a Arrange life events in chronological order.

    • Use time-order words (1-L.3)
    • Introduction to timelines (1-L.4)

  • SS.1.1.1.b Use words related to time, sequence, and change. For example: past, present, future, change, first, next, and last.

    • Use time-order words (1-L.3)
    • Introduction to timelines (1-L.4)

  • SS.1.1.1.c Identify the organizational components of a calendar. For example: year, months, weeks, days, and notable events.

    • Days of the week (1-L.1)
    • Months of the year (1-L.2)

  • SS.1.1.1.d Determine events from the past, present, and future using the components of a calendar.

    • Days of the week (1-L.1)
    • Months of the year (1-L.2)

  • SS.1.1.1.e Distinguish between primary and secondary sources.

    • Which source should you use? (1-K.1)

  • SS.1.1.1.f Identify information from primary and/or secondary sources that answer questions about patterns and chronological order of events from the past.

    • Which source should you use? (1-K.1)
    • Use time-order words (1-L.3)
    • Introduction to timelines (1-L.4)

• SS.1.1.2 The diverse perspectives and traditions of families from many cultures have shaped the United States.

  • SS.1.1.2.a Identify similarities and differences between themselves and others.

    • What is a community? (1-C.1)

  • SS.1.1.2.b Discuss common and unique characteristics of different cultures using multiple sources of information.

    • What is a community? (1-C.1)
    • Christmas (2-G.1)
    • Día de los Muertos (2-G.2)
    • Easter (2-G.3)
    • Hanukkah (2-G.4)
    • Holi (2-G.5)
    • Kwanzaa (2-G.6)
    • Lunar New Year (2-G.7)
    • Ramadan (2-G.8)
    • Rosh Hashanah (2-G.9)
    • Thanksgiving (2-G.10)

SS.1.2 Geography

• SS.1.2.1 Locate places and spaces using geographic tools.

  • SS.1.2.1.a Explain that maps and globes are different representations of Earth.

    • Introduction to maps (1-I.1)
    • Use cardinal directions (1-I.2)
    • Use a map key (1-I.3)
    • Use maps of the community (1-I.4)

  • SS.1.2.1.b Describe locations using terms related to direction and distance. For example: forward and backward, left and right, near and far, is next to, and close.

    • Left and right (1-H.1)
    • Above, below, next to, and between (1-H.2)
    • Use location words (1-H.3)

  • SS.1.2.1.c Recite and address including city, state, and country, and explain how those labels help find places on a map.

  • SS.1.2.1.d Distinguish between land and water on a map and globe.

    • Identify Earth's land features (1-G.1)
    • Identify Earth's water features (1-G.2)
    • Identify human and physical features (1-G.3)
    • Introduction to maps (1-I.1)

  • SS.1.2.1.e Create simple maps showing both human and natural features.

    • Compare cities and rural areas (1-C.4)
    • Identify Earth's land features (1-G.1)
    • Identify Earth's water features (1-G.2)
    • Identify human and physical features (1-G.3)
    • Introduction to maps (1-I.1)
    • Use cardinal directions (1-I.2)
    • Use a map key (1-I.3)
    • Use maps of the community (1-I.4)

• SS.1.2.2 Describe the characteristics of a community and how they are influenced by the environment.

  • SS.1.2.2.a Provide examples of how individuals and families interact with their environment.

    • What is a community? (1-C.1)
    • Jobs community helpers do (1-C.2)
    • Tools community helpers use (1-C.3)
    • Compare cities and rural areas (1-C.4)
    • Natural resources (1-J.5)

  • SS.1.2.2.b Analyze how weather, climate and environmental characteristics influence individuals and the cultural characteristics of a family.

    • What is a community? (1-C.1)
    • Natural resources (1-J.5)

  • SS.1.2.2.c Compare and contrast at least two different families with respect to schools, neighborhoods, and culture.

    • What is a community? (1-C.1)
    • Then and now: transportation and communication (1-E.1)
    • Then and now: home and school (1-E.2)
    • Then and now: work and play (1-E.3)

  • SS.1.2.2.d Describe a family tradition and explain its cultural significance with regard to other groups and the environment.

    • What is a community? (1-C.1)
    • Christmas (2-G.1)
    • Día de los Muertos (2-G.2)
    • Easter (2-G.3)
    • Hanukkah (2-G.4)
    • Holi (2-G.5)
    • Kwanzaa (2-G.6)
    • Lunar New Year (2-G.7)
    • Ramadan (2-G.8)
    • Rosh Hashanah (2-G.9)
    • Thanksgiving (2-G.10)

SS.1.3 Economics

• SS.1.3.1 Individuals work in different types of jobs to earn an income.

  • SS.1.3.1.a Identify the goods and/or services that different types of businesses produce in the community.

    • Goods and services (1-J.3)
    • Producers and consumers (1-J.4)

  • SS.1.3.1.b Give examples of different types of jobs held by family members and/or individuals in the local community.

    • Government services (1-A.3)
    • Jobs community helpers do (1-C.2)
    • Tools community helpers use (1-C.3)

  • SS.1.3.1.c Compare at least two different job choices that individuals have with respect to the benefits and costs of each job.

    • Scarcity and choices (1-J.2)

• SS.1.3.2 Plan how to spend, share, and save money (PFL).

  • SS.1.3.2.a Discuss ways to earn or receive money.

    • Jobs community helpers do (1-C.2)

  • SS.1.3.2.b Identify types of currency and how currency is used.

  • SS.1.3.2.c Define types of transactions such as deposit, purchase, borrow, and barter.

  • SS.1.3.2.d Identify coins and find the value of a collection of two coins.

SS.1.4 Civics

• SS.1.4.1 Effective groups have responsible leaders and team members.

  • SS.1.4.1.a Describe the characteristics of responsible leaders.

    • Authority figures (1-A.2)
    • Government services (1-A.3)
    • Good citizenship (1-A.4)

  • SS.1.4.1.b Identify the attributes of a responsible team member.

    • Good citizenship (1-A.4)

  • SS.1.4.1.c Demonstrate the ability to be both a leader and team member.

• SS.1.4.2 Notable people, places, holidays, and civic symbols.

  • SS.1.4.2.a Identify and explain the relevance of notable civic leaders from different community groups.

    • Independence Day (1-D.6)
    • Martin Luther King Jr. Day (1-D.9)
    • Memorial Day (1-D.10)
    • George Washington (1-F.1)
    • Abraham Lincoln (1-F.2)
    • Helen Keller (1-F.8)

  • SS.1.4.2.b Identify and explain the meaning of various civic symbols important to diverse community groups. For example: the American flag, the National Anthem, Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Liberty Bell, and a yellow sash (i.e., for women's rights).

    • Identify American symbols (1-B.1)
    • Identify American landmarks and monuments (1-B.2)
    • The American flag (1-B.3)
    • Pledge of Allegiance (1-B.4)

  • SS.1.4.2.c Identify and explain the relevance of significant civic places. For example: the state and national Capitol, the White House, and sites within the local community.

    • Identify American landmarks and monuments (1-B.2)

  • SS.1.4.2.d Explain the significance of major civic holidays. For example: Veteran's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Independence Day, Earth Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Cesar Chavez Day.

    • Independence Day (1-D.6)
    • Martin Luther King Jr. Day (1-D.9)
    • Memorial Day (1-D.10)

  • SS.1.4.2.e Identify the American flag and the Colorado flag.

    • The American flag (1-B.3)