Grade 1 History and Social Studies Weeks 15–16: Student Textbook
Read, discuss, observe maps and sources, and practice describing people and places accurately. Respect families and communities with different experiences.
Week 15: Maps and symbols
Read: Maps represent places from above. A map key explains symbols. A compass rose can show north, south, east, and west.
Day 71: Learn
Answer using the reading: What does a map key do?
Day 72: Represent
Draw and label two examples connected to maps and symbols.
Day 73: Compare
Write two sentences comparing or explaining examples from this week’s topic.
Day 74: Investigate
Project activity: Draw a simple room map with a key. Explain one thing you noticed.
Day 75: Explain
Independent review: What does a map key do? Add one supporting detail.
Week 16: Directions and location
Read: North, south, east, and west are cardinal directions. We can describe where a place is relative to another place. A route shows how to get somewhere.
Day 76: Learn
Answer using the reading: Name two cardinal directions.
Day 77: Represent
Draw and label two examples connected to directions and location.
Day 78: Compare
Write two sentences comparing or explaining examples from this week’s topic.
Day 79: Investigate
Project activity: Use a map to describe a route between two rooms. Explain one thing you noticed.
Day 80: Explain
Independent review: Name two cardinal directions. Add one supporting detail.