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Unit 1- Our Earth, Our Home
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Unit 2 - Benjamin Franklin
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Unit 3 - Lewis and Clark
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Unit 4 - Thomas Jefferson
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Unit 5 - George Washington Carver
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Unit 6 - Ruby Bridges
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Unit 7 - Theodore Roosevelt
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Unit 8 - Personal Finance
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General Overview:
The themes below provide the underlying framework for many important “big picture” concepts that students will be learning throughout this unit. Students will identify and locate the student’s city, country, state, nation (country), and continent on a simple map or globe, Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts, use a compass rose to identify cardinal directions, and understand that where they live matters. Students will learn the names of all continents and will be able to locate them on a map. Students will learn the name of all major oceans and locate them on a map. Lastly, students will describe different landforms such as mountains, deserts, valleys, and coasts. Focus Questions:
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Students will learn all about Benjamin Franklin in this unit and how his contributions helped change society. Students will learn fun facts about his childhood and will be able to identify and describe his inventions. Students will begin learning about the American colonies, the Declaration of Independence, and what life was like when Benjamin Franklin was alive compared to our lives today. Focus Questions:
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In this unit students will learn about two great explorers who set off on an expedition to discover the west and the Pacific ocean. Students will learn about the Louisiana Purchase and how Sacagawea helped Lewis and Clark's expedition become a success. Students will understand that Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea worked together to make it to the Pacific Ocean and back. Sacagawea was able to speak the languages of other tribes they encountered on their journey and taught Lewis and Clark about plants that were safe to eat and could be used for medicine. Students will learn to compare and contrast everyday life when Lewis and Clark were alive to our lives today. Focus Questions: What influence did Sacagawea have on the expedition of Lewis and Clark? Why was the Lewis and Clark expedition important? How did the Lewis and Clark expedition allow people to move West? How did the Lewis and Clark expedition impact American Indians in the West? |
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In this unit, students will take a deeper dive into the life and contributions of Thomas Jefferson. Students were given a brief introduction on Thomas Jefferson when learning about Lewis and Clark. However, in this unit, students will learn about the early life of Thomas Jefferson, his presidency, and will get a surface level introduction into slavery and segregation. Students will learn more about the Declaration of Independence, and how Thomas Jefferson's decisions were influenced by his time and place. Focus Questions:
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Students will learn how George Washington Carver contributed to science and farming. Students will learn about his contributions and how they changed society. Students will also compare how life was when George Washington Carver was alive to their lives today. Focus Questions:
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Ruby Bridges is a fan favorite every year! Students LOVE to learn about her and why she is important to American history. Students will learn about segregation, integration, protests, equality, inequality, civil rights, bravery, and courage. Students will be able to describe her every day life and compare it to our lives today. Focus Questions:
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In this unit, students will learn about Theodore Roosevelt and his contribution to National Parks and the environment. Focus Questions:
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In this unit, students will review needs vs. wants from Kindergarten and learn about goods, services, producers, consumers, saving, and spending. Students will also lean about scarcity and limited resources. Focus Questions:
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