Grade 1 Social Studies
5 units matched to the Nova Scotia Curriculum. Kids see this subject as “My World”.
Learning focus
- Investigate the diversity of cultural groups. Learners will investigate the diversity of cultural groups.
- Implement age-appropriate actions for responsible behaviour in caring for the environment. Learners will implement age-appropriate actions for responsible behaviour in caring for the environment.
- Investigate the locations of Mi’kmaq communities in Nova Scotia. Learners will investigate the locations of Mi’kmaq communities in Nova Scotia.
- Analyse the difference between needs and wants. Learners will analyse the difference between needs and wants.
Units
Unit 1
Different & Alike
How families, languages, cultures and celebrations differ, what we all share, and how to show respect for each other.
Learning outcome: Investigate the diversity of cultural groups · the many ways people live and express themselves, and what communities share
Unit 2
Our Land
Natural and human-made features, how the land shapes how we live, and caring for it by reducing, reusing and recycling.
Learning outcome: Implement age-appropriate actions for responsible behaviour in caring for the environment · how people depend on the environment and care for it
Unit 3
Needs & Wants
Practises telling needs (food, water, shelter, clothing, safety, love) from wants (toys, treats, games), with local examples such as a warm coat in a Nova Scotia winter. It follows the Grade 1 outcome on needs and wants.
Learning outcome: Analyse the difference between needs and wants · Tell needs from wants and choose between two things
Unit 4
Maps
Reading a simple map with north at the top, using north, south, east and west, map symbols and legends, and near and far.
Learning outcome: Investigate the locations of Mi’kmaq communities in Nova Scotia · maps and globes, land and water, and finding places
Unit 5
Mi’kmaw Communities
Practises simple map reading and learning that the Mi’kmaq are the First People of Mi’kma’ki and live in 13 communities in Nova Scotia today. It follows the Grade 1 outcome on the locations of Mi’kmaq communities. The content is light and kept in the present tense.
Learning outcome: Investigate the locations of Mi’kmaq communities in Nova Scotia · Learn where Mi’kmaw communities are and read simple maps
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