Daily Life Past and Present & Simple Chronology
All Grades · Track 74 of 211 · 8 lessons
8 lessons
Compare everyday life and communities across time and develop basic chronological sequencing skills.
Discovering Clues from Diverse Sources in Early Inquiry
All Grades · Track 75 of 211 · 10 lessons
10 lessons
Explore and extract information from photos, books, maps, interviews, media, and artifacts with adult and peer support to answer basic social studies questions.
Early Geography: Weather, Movement, and Familiar Places
All Grades · Track 76 of 211 · 10 lessons
10 lessons
Explain how weather shapes daily life, track how people and goods move, and create simple maps to navigate familiar spaces.
Foundations of Inquiry: Questioning in Social Studies
All Grades · Track 77 of 211 · 8 lessons
8 lessons
Learn how curiosity-driven questions connect to personal and community interests, and master the basics of compelling and supporting questions.
Rules and Laws in Everyday Life
All Grades · Track 78 of 211 · 7 lessons
7 lessons
Understand why rules and laws exist across homes, schools, and public spaces, and how they keep communities safe and fair.
Social Science Inquiry: Questioning and Source Evaluation
All Grades · Track 79 of 211 · 8 lessons
8 lessons
Formulate inquiry questions, build systematic research plans, and critically evaluate primary and secondary historical and contemporary sources.
American Holidays, Traditions, and Historical Figures
All Grades · Track 80 of 211 · 6 lessons
6 lessons
Understand the meaning and origins of major national holidays, historical figures, and celebrations.
Framing Historical Research and Complex Inquiries
All Grades · Track 81 of 211 · 7 lessons
7 lessons
Develop sophisticated essential research questions, examine enduring historical issues, and structure independent social science investigations.
Leaders and Authority Figures
All Grades · Track 82 of 211 · 4 lessons
4 lessons
Identify authority figures at school and in the community, and understand the responsibilities of fair and caring leaders.
Mapping Communities, Cultural Features, and Resource Connections
All Grades · Track 83 of 211 · 10 lessons
10 lessons
Construct and read maps of familiar and unfamiliar places, compare community cultural characteristics, and analyze how communities meet basic needs.