Colorado

1.1 History

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

  • 1.1.1.a Arrange life events in chronological order.

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

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

    • Days of the week (1-L.1)
    • Months of the year (1-L.2)
    • Use time-order words (1-L.3)
    • Introduction to timelines (1-L.4)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 1.1.1.e Distinguish between primary and secondary sources.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 1.1.2.a Identify the unique characteristics of oneself as well as the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example: Eye color, ability, individuality, family composition, etc.

    • What is a community? (1-C.1)

  • 1.1.2.b Discuss common and unique characteristics of different cultures, including African American, Latino, Asian American, Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders, Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ, and religious minorities, using multiple sources of information.

    • What is a community? (1-C.1)
    • Christmas (1-D.1)
    • Día de los Muertos (1-D.2)
    • Easter (1-D.3)
    • Hanukkah (1-D.4)
    • Holi (1-D.5)
    • Independence Day (1-D.6)
    • Kwanzaa (1-D.7)
    • Lunar New Year (1-D.8)
    • Memorial Day (1-D.10)
    • Ramadan (1-D.12)

  • 1.1.2.c Understand that the United States is made up of the diverse perspectives and traditions of many cultures. For example: The diversity of foods available in the local community.

    • What is a community? (1-C.1)
    • Christmas (1-D.1)
    • Día de los Muertos (1-D.2)
    • Easter (1-D.3)
    • Hanukkah (1-D.4)
    • Holi (1-D.5)
    • Independence Day (1-D.6)
    • Kwanzaa (1-D.7)
    • Lunar New Year (1-D.8)
    • Memorial Day (1-D.10)
    • Ramadan (1-D.12)

1.2 Geography

• 1.2.1 Use geographic terms and tools to describe places and spaces.

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

    • Introduction to maps (1-I.1)

  • 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)

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

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

    • Introduction to maps (1-I.1)

  • 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)

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

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

    • Compare cities and rural areas (1-C.4)
    • Identify human and physical features (1-G.3)
    • Natural resources (1-J.5)

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

  • 1.2.2.c Compare and contrast at least two different communities 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)

1.3 Economics

• 1.3.1 Understand that individuals work in different types of jobs to earn an income.

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

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

  • 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)

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

    • Jobs community helpers do (1-C.2)
    • Producers and consumers (1-J.4)

1.4 Civics

• 1.4.1 Summarize how effective groups have responsible leaders and team members.

  • 1.4.1.a Describe the characteristics of responsible leaders and how they communicate with others.

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

  • 1.4.1.b Identify the attributes of a responsible team member and how they communicate with others.

    • Good citizenship (1-A.4)

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

  • 1.4.1.d Describe the qualities of an effective team. For example: Respectful disagreement, advocating for self and others, sharing responsibilities, and including others' perspectives.

    • Good citizenship (1-A.4)

  • 1.4.1.e Listen and consider the ideas of others in order to make decisions as a group.

    • Good citizenship (1-A.4)

• 1.4.2 Identify and explain how the significance of notable people, places, holidays, and civic symbols reflect the origins and values of the government and its citizens.

  • 1.4.2.a Identify and explain the relevance of notable civic leaders from different community groups, including African American, Latino, Asian American, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ, and religious minorities.

    • Independence Day (1-D.6)
    • Martin Luther King Jr. Day (1-D.9)
    • Memorial Day (1-D.10)
    • Presidents' Day (1-D.11)
    • George Washington (1-F.1)
    • Abraham Lincoln (1-F.2)
    • Helen Keller (1-F.8)
    • Rosa Parks (1-F.11)

  • 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, Emancipation Proclamation, a yellow sash (i.e., for women's rights), tribal flags of Native Nations whose ancestral homelands include present-day Colorado, LGBTQ Pride Flag, and the Colorado Flag.

    • 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)

  • 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)

  • 1.4.2.d Explain the significance of major civic holidays. For example: Veterans Day, Martin Luther King Day, Independence Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, and César Chávez Day.

    • Independence Day (1-D.6)
    • Martin Luther King Jr. Day (1-D.9)
    • Memorial Day (1-D.10)
    • Presidents' Day (1-D.11)

1.5 Personal Financial Literacy

• 1.5.1 Plan how to spend, share, and save money.

  • 1.5.1.a Discuss ways to earn or receive money.

    • Jobs community helpers do (1-C.2)
    • Goods and services (1-J.3)
    • Producers and consumers (1-J.4)

  • 1.5.1.b Identify types of currency and how currency is used. For example: Cash, coins, credit card, and debit card.

    • Trade and money (1-J.6)

  • 1.5.1.c Define types of transactions such as deposit, purchase, borrow, donate, and barter.

  • 1.5.1.d Find the value of a collection of a variety of coins.