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Social Studies -
1st & 2nd Grade Lesson Plan

Time4Learning's educational content is provided primarily by CompassLearning Odyssey®. We have the lesson plans scope and sequence below which we provide for first grade and for second grade social studies.

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Note - For 1st & 2nd grade, there is a combined social studies program. All the upper grades have their own curriculum. There is no social studies program for Kindergarten or PreK.

Time4Learning's educational content is provided primarily by CompassLearning Odyssey®.

Social Studies Lesson Plan 1st & 2nd Grade Curriculum Total Activities: 13 Click here for a printable version.

Chapter -Chapter -"Wants & Needs"-The learner will distinguish between wants and needs.

Lesson Code

Lesson Title and Description

Learning Activity
(LA)
Number

Human Needs-Identify basic human needs.

20044

How Basic Needs Are Met-Explain how basic needs of food, clothing and shelter can be met.

20073 20120

Chapter -"Compare/Contrast Locations"-The learner will compare and contrast the locations of people, places and environments.

Lesson Code

Lesson Title and Description

Learning Activity (LA) Number

Maps & Globes-Recognize that maps are utilized to provide directions as well as location

20063

Recognizing Map Symbols-The learner will recognize symbols on a simple map.

20069

Cardinal Directions-Locate places using cardinal and intermediate directions.

20110

Chapter -"Our National Identity"-The learner will understand the symbols, icons, buildings, celebrations and holidays that represent American beliefs and principles and contribute to our national identity.

Lesson Code

Lesson Title and Description

Learning Activity (LA) Number

Historic Places-Identifies selected important buildings, statues and monuments associated with national history, for example, Capitol building, White House, Statue of Liberty, the United States flag and the Liberty Bell.

20064

National Holidays-The learner will explain the purpose of , and the people and events honored in commemorative, patriotic holidays such as President's Day, Veteran's Day, Independence Day, Columbus' Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Thanksgiving.

20107

Cultural Holidays-The learner will explain the purpose of various holidays celebrated by different cultures within the United States, such as, Cinco de Mayo and Kwanza.

20108

20109

Patriotic Expressions-The learner will know the Pledge of Allegiance and songs that express American ideas (e.g., My Country 'Tis of Thee and The Star Spangled Banner.

20106

Chapter -"Work In Society"-The learner will understand the importance of jobs and the value of work

Lesson Code

Lesson Title and Description

Learning Activity (LA) Number

Types of Jobs-Identify jobs in the home, school and community, describe the requirements of various jobs and cite examples of characteristics of doing a job well performed.

20111

20112

Chapter -"Custom Curriculum"-Custom Curriculum

Lesson Code

Lesson Title and Description

Learning Activity (LA) Number

Custom Standard-Custom Standard

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Social Studies - 1st & 2nd Grade Lesson Plan

Social Studies -
1st & 2nd Grade Lesson Plan