Public learning track
Rules, Citizenship, and Government
7 lessons
Goal
Understand the purpose and fairness of rules and laws, the three levels of government, and how good citizens and leaders serve communities.
7 lessons
0 of 7 done
- Why Communities Need LawsUp next
- Fair Rules, Unfair Rules, and ConsequencesNot started yet
- Being a Good Citizen and Community ServiceNot started yet
- Three Levels of Government: Local, State, and NationalNot started yet
- Qualities of Effective LeadersNot started yet
- Voting and Making Group DecisionsNot started yet
- Community Helpers and Public WorkersNot started yet
Standards Covered
- SS.2.1West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesAnalyze examples of the fairness of rules and laws and evaluate their consequences.
- SS.2.4West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesGive examples of symbols, icons and traditions of the United States, recite the Pledge of Allegiance, and participate in national patriotic celebrations (e.g., Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day and Flag Day) and community service projects.
- SS.2.2West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesIllustrate the levels of government (local, state, and national) and actively discuss the characteristics of effective leadership.
- SS.2.5West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesInvestigate various occupations and career opportunities and how they have changed within the state and nation.
Curriculum Framework
1st Grade · Social Studies · US-WV-SS
1
7 lessons
Rules, Citizenship, and Government
Understand the purpose and fairness of rules and laws, the three levels of government, and how good citizens and leaders serve communities.
2
8 lessons
American Symbols, Holidays, and Diverse Cultures
Identify major patriotic symbols, traditions, and national holidays while exploring diverse cultural contributions across America.
3
8 lessons
Map Skills, Continents, and Oceans
Use map tools, cardinal directions, and geographic technology to locate continents, oceans, and major U.S. landmarks.
4
7 lessons
West Virginia Geography and State Identity
Locate West Virginia's cities, borders, and landforms while exploring state symbols, leaders, and famous West Virginians.
5
6 lessons
Natural Resources and Environmental Interactions
Classify natural resources, explain how people use and conserve them, and understand how environment and climate affect human communities.
6
6 lessons
Basic Economics: Needs, Wants, Goods, and Saving
Understand economic choices, trade goods and services, and learn how saving and banks help people plan for the future.
7
8 lessons
History, Timelines, and Life Then and Now
Build historical thinking skills using timelines, investigate changing careers and technologies, and compare past and present lifestyles in West Virginia.