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    Grade 1 · Social Studies

    Historical and Cultural Thinking

    SS-G1-HCT

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    Essential Learning Outcomes
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    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    SS-G1-HCT-ELO1

    To understand that our celebrations help us build pride in our identity.

    10 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • SS-G1-HCT-SCO1K - State different forms of celebrations that are practiced in families to build pride and identity.
    • SS-G1-HCT-SCO2K - Identify aspects of culture such as food, music, dance that are relevant to celebrations in families.
    • SS-G1-HCT-SCO3S - Demonstrate different forms of celebration in the family and explain the importance of preserving local culture.
    • SS-G1-HCT-SCO4V- Appreciate their cultural heritage
    • SS-G1-HCT-SCO5K - List religious and national festivals celebrated by the family.
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    SS-G1-HCT-SCO6S - Investigate and report how the family, school and nation celebrate various religious and national festivals.
  1. SS-G1-HCT-SCO7V - Respect that families celebrate religious and national festivals in different ways, and that the families may choose not to celebrate some or all of these occasions.
  2. SS-G1-HCT-SCO8K - Identify the national symbols of their country.
  3. SS-G1-HCT-SCO9S - Describe the national symbols through drawing, painting and /or other expressions.
  4. SS-G1-HCT-SCO10V- Appreciate that their national symbols are unique and special to their country and should be respected.