Grade 1 History and Social Studies Weeks 23–24: Student Textbook
Read, discuss, observe maps and sources, and practice describing people and places accurately. Respect families and communities with different experiences.
Week 23: Needs and wants
Read: People need food, water, shelter, and clothing suitable for their environment. Wants are things people may enjoy but do not require for basic survival.
Day 111: Learn
Answer using the reading: Is drinking water a need or a want?
Day 112: Represent
Draw and label two examples connected to needs and wants.
Day 113: Compare
Write two sentences comparing or explaining examples from this week’s topic.
Day 114: Investigate
Project activity: Sort ten examples into needs and wants. Explain one thing you noticed.
Day 115: Explain
Independent review: Is drinking water a need or a want? Add one supporting detail.
Week 24: Goods and services
Read: Goods are things people make or grow. Services are work people do for others. A baker provides bread; a mechanic repairs vehicles.
Day 116: Learn
Answer using the reading: Is a haircut a good or service?
Day 117: Represent
Draw and label two examples connected to goods and services.
Day 118: Compare
Write two sentences comparing or explaining examples from this week’s topic.
Day 119: Investigate
Project activity: List three goods and three services in your area. Explain one thing you noticed.
Day 120: Explain
Independent review: Is a haircut a good or service? Add one supporting detail.