Public learning track
Discovering West Virginia: Symbols, Land, and Life
6 lessons
Goal
Identify West Virginia's shape, state symbols, prominent figures, local communities, and compare past and present lifestyles.
6 lessons
0 of 6 done
- Finding and Drawing the Shape of West VirginiaUp next
- West Virginia State Symbols: Bird, Flower, and TreeNot started yet
- Celebrating West Virginia Day and Mountain State TraditionsNot started yet
- Famous West Virginians Who Made HistoryNot started yet
- Towns and Cities Across West VirginiaNot started yet
- Comparing West Virginia Life Long Ago and TodayNot started yet
Standards Covered
- SS.K.19West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesIdentify the shape of West Virginia.
- SS.K.18West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesInvestigate state symbols, celebrations, holidays, and prominent West Virginians.
- SS.K.21West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesRecognize local community names.
- SS.K.22West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesCompare and contrast past and present lifestyles of West Virginians.
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.