Grade 1 MonroeYear at a Glance

Title Dates Concept Statement School and Classroom Community August/September We are establishing a reading and writing community. Investigating Our Earth Exploring Cultures Compare and Contrast Leaders of Our World Sharing Our Planet

October We are investigating the Earths materials through reading and writing. Science Earth Science Systems ESS.1.a Identify and represent similarities and differences such as the texture, size, color, and shape of various materials on Earth.

November/December We are reading and writing to learn about cultures.

January We will compare and contrast to clarify our thinking about literature and physical science. Science Physical Science PS.1.a Analyze and interpret observations about solids and liquids and their unique properties.

February / March We are reading and writing to learn about United States History and economics. Social Studies History/Economics H.2.c Identify famous Americans from the past who have shown courageous leadership.

April / May We are applying our research skills to learn about Earths resources and life science. Science Life Science ESS.1.f Analyze the impact of reducing, reusing, and recycling various materials. G.2.b Give examples of how people use and interrelate with Earths resources. LS1.a Use evidence to analyze similarities and differences between parents and offspring in a variety of organisms including both plants and animals. LS.1.b Analyze and interpret data regarding the similarities and differences between parents and offspring.

Content Content-Priority Standards

Social Studies Civics H2.a Identify similarities and differences between themselves and others H.2.d Identify and explain the meaning of American national symbols. American and State flag. C.1.b attributes of a responsible team member. C1.c Demonstrate the ability to be both a leader and a team member. C.2.d Identify significant civic holidays. C.2.e Identify the American flag and the Colorado flag.

Social Studies History / Geography H.1.a Arrange life events in chronological order.

H.1.b. Identify the components of a calendar. Topics to include but not limited ESS.1.b Sort, group, and to days of the week, classify Earths materials months and notable based on observations events. and explorations. H.1.c Identify past events ESS.1.c Make predictions using a calendar. about how a material on Earth might be useful H.1.d Use words related based on its properties. to time, sequence, and change. ESS.1.d Communicate ideas about the H.2.b Discuss common differences between and unique soils from different characteristics of places. different cultures using multiple sources of ESS.1.e Use a variety of information tools to observe, analyze, record, and G.1.a Explain that maps compare Earths and globes are different materials. representations of Earth. G.1.b Use terms related to directions forward and backward, left and right and distance near and far when describing locations.

H.2.d Identify and explain the meaning of American national symbols. Symbols to include but not limited to the American flag, bald eagle, Statue of PS.1.c Classify solids and Liberty, Uncle Sam, the liquids based on their Capitol, and the White properties, and justify House. your choice based on evidence. E.1.a Give examples of different types of business and the goods and services they produce for the community. PS.1.b Identify the similarities and differences of two or more groups of solids or liquids. E.1.b Give examples of types of jobs people in your family have.

LS.1.c Question peers about evidence used in E.1.c Recognize that developing ideas about people have a choice similarities and about what kinds of jobs differences between they do. parents and offspring. E.2.a Define a shortterm financial goal. LS.1.d Interpret information represented in pictures,

G.1.c Recite address including city, state, and county and explain how those labels help find places on a map. G. 1.d Distinguish between land and water on a map or globe. G.1.e create simple maps showing both human and natural features. G.2.a Identify examples of boundaries that affect family and friends. G.2.c Identify how community activities differ due to physical and cultural characteristics. G.2. d Give examples of how schools and neighborhoods in different places are alike and different. G.2.e Identify cultural and family traditions and their connections to other groups and the environment. E.2.a Define a short-term financial goal. E.2.b Identify examples of short-term financial goals. E.2.c Discuss sources of income needed to meet short-term goals such as but not limited to gifts, borrowing, allowances, and income.

E.2.b Identify examples of short-term financial goals. E.2.c Discuss sources of income needed to meet short-term goals such as but not limited to gifts, borrowing, allowances, and income. C.1.a Describe the characteristics of responsible leaders. C.1.c Demonstrate the ability to be both a leader and a team member. C.2.a Give examples of notable leaders of different communities leaders to include but not limited to the president, major, governor, and law enforcement. C.2.c Identify significant places. Places to include but not limited to the Statue of Liberty, Capitol, White House, and important community sites.

illustrations, and simple charts. L.2.a Identify organisms and use evidence based scientific explanations for classifying them into groups. LS.2.b Analyze and interpret data about the needs of plants and animals. LS.2.c Use direct observations and other evidence to support ideas concerning physical characteristics that help plants and animals survive.