Public learning track
American Heroes, Customs, and Celebrations
5 lessons
Goal
Explore American traditions, national holidays, stories of heroes, and diverse cultural customs.
5 lessons
0 of 5 done
- Honoring People and Events Through HolidaysUp next
- Celebrating National Holidays: Thanksgiving and Independence DayNot started yet
- Stories of Local Heroes Past and PresentNot started yet
- Great Americans and Inspiring LeadersNot started yet
- Cultural Traditions, Stories, and Songs from Around the WorldNot started yet
Standards Covered
- SS.K.1West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesDevelop an understanding of citizenship and patriotism through a variety of experiences (e.g., appropriate behavior, sharing, taking turns, volunteering, being honest, and demonstrating responsibility for materials and personal belongings).
- SS.K.16West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesInvestigate the past and explore the differences in other people, times and cultures through stories of people, heroes, pictures, songs, holidays, customs, traditions, or legends.
Curriculum Framework
Kindergarten · Social Studies · US-WV-SS
1
6 lessons
Citizenship, Rules, and Leadership
Learn how to be a responsible citizen, follow classroom rules, resolve disagreements, and take on helper roles.
2
6 lessons
Community Helpers, Signs, and Neighborhoods
Identify leaders, occupations, safety signs, and local community names in the school and neighborhood.
3
6 lessons
Needs, Wants, Goods, and Trade
Distinguish between basic needs and wants, and understand how goods, services, and money function.
4
7 lessons
Maps, Globes, and Living in Communities
Use directional terms, read globes and simple maps, and compare life in urban and rural settings.
5
5 lessons
Weather, Seasons, and Adapting to Climate
Track daily weather conditions and explain how people adapt clothing, shelters, and activities across seasons.
6
5 lessons
Personal History, Families, and School Memories
Illustrate personal history, understand time sequences, and explore family and school traditions.
7
5 lessons
American Heroes, Customs, and Celebrations
Explore American traditions, national holidays, stories of heroes, and diverse cultural customs.
8
6 lessons
Discovering West Virginia: Symbols, Land, and Life
Identify West Virginia's shape, state symbols, prominent figures, local communities, and compare past and present lifestyles.