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    Grade 1 Social Studies

    Understanding self, community, and the world

    Explore the world around you! The Grade 1 Social Studies curriculum helps students understand themselves, their families, communities, and the world through engaging activities and cultural exploration.

    Community & Culture Civic Engagement Global Awareness
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    4
    Curriculum Strands
    15
    Learning Outcomes (ELOs)
    56
    Specific Outcomes
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    OECS Aligned

    Social Studies Curriculum Strands

    Explore history, geography, civics, and economics through engaging cultural connections

    Historical and Cultural Thinking

    Grade 1 Social Studies

    Develop understanding of personal and family history, cultural diversity, and heritage within the community.

    1
    ELOs
    10
    Outcomes

    Key Learning Focus

    • •Understanding personal and family history
    • •Exploring cultural traditions and celebrations
    • •Recognizing diversity in the community
    • •Developing chronological thinking

    Essential Learning Outcomes

    H1.1
    Celebrations and Cultural Identity
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    Civic Participation

    Grade 1 Social Studies

    5
    ELOs
    15
    Outcomes

    Essential Learning Outcomes

    C1.1
    Roles and Responsibilities: Keeping Environment Clean
    C1.2
    Roles and Responsibilities: Extended Family
    C1.3
    Roles and Responsibilities: Safety in Family and School
    C1.4
    Leaders and Their Role
    C1.5
    Roles and Responsibilities: Interacting with Adults
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    Spatial Thinking

    Grade 1 Social Studies

    5
    ELOs
    19
    Outcomes

    Essential Learning Outcomes

    S1.1
    Understanding Neighbourhood
    S1.2
    Impact of Where We Live
    S1.3
    Cardinal Directions
    S1.4
    Interacting with Local Environment
    S1.5
    Staying Safe: Natural Hazards
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    Economic Decision Making

    Grade 1 Social Studies

    4
    ELOs
    12
    Outcomes

    Essential Learning Outcomes

    E1.1
    Needs, Wants, Goods, and Services
    E1.2
    Obtaining Goods and Services
    E1.3
    Resources and the Environment
    E1.4
    Transportation Safety
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