Social Studies

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Social Studies Overview

Social Studies integrates history, geography, economics, and civics to help students understand how societies function. Our lesson plans develop informed citizenship and cultural awareness.

Key Benefits:

  • Curriculum-aligned with educational standards
  • Visual learning through curated YouTube content
  • Ready-to-use lesson plans with activities and discussion prompts
  • Available for multiple grade levels and learning needs

Available Grade Levels

Grades 1st Grade 12

Top Social Studies Lesson Plans

Exploring Our Communities: Urban, Suburban, and Rural!
Social Studies 1st Grade

Exploring Our Communities: Urban, Suburban, and Rural!

Let's learn about different communities – urban, suburban, and rural – and what makes each one special! We'll discover h...

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My Communities: Big and Small!
Social Studies 1st Grade

My Communities: Big and Small!

Let's learn about the different communities we belong to, from our family to our country!...

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Discovering Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Social Studies 1st Grade

Discovering Indigenous Peoples in Canada

This lesson introduces first-grade students to the concept of Indigenous peoples in Canada, focusing on their history, d...

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Calling for Help: Understanding 911
Social Studies 1st Grade

Calling for Help: Understanding 911

Learn about when and how to call 911 in emergencies with The Kiboomers! This lesson teaches young children about emergen...

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Exploring Our Community: Where Do We Go?
Social Studies 1st Grade

Exploring Our Community: Where Do We Go?

Let's learn about different places in our town and what we do there!...

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Curious George's Map Adventure: Finding Our Way!
Social Studies 1st Grade

Curious George's Map Adventure: Finding Our Way!

Join Curious George as he learns about maps and how they help us find our way! This lesson introduces young learners to ...

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Related Educational Standards

SOC.1.1.2.5:Describe community customs and traditions as basic elements of culture. (6) SOC.1.1.2.4:Compare the features of urban and rural communities. (5) SOC.1.1.1:analyze their role as a citizen in a community. (5) SOC.1.1.1.2:Describe how citizens within communities work together to accomplish common tasks and fulfill roles of authority. (3) SOC.1.1.2.1:Describe the difference between physical and political maps; construct basic maps of specific places. (3) SOC.1.1.2.2:Identify cardinal directions and use them to identify specific locations on a map. (3) SOC.1.1.2:demonstrate knowledge of basic geographic concepts. (2) SOC.1.1.1.1:Describe the need for written laws and the main purpose of government, including the concept of consequences for one’s actions when a law or rule is violated. (1) SOC.1.1.3.2:Describe the contributions of people and groups who have shaped our history and ways we commemorate important places and events of the past. (1)
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Teaching Tips:

  • Incorporate primary source documents
  • Connect historical events to contemporary issues
  • Encourage multiple perspectives and critical thinking
  • Use maps and visual data for geographic understanding
  • Incorporate collaborative projects

Key Skills:

Historical thinking Geographic reasoning Cultural awareness Civic understanding Economic literacy Research Analysis Communication

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