Public learning track
West Virginia Geography and State Identity
7 lessons
Goal
Locate West Virginia's cities, borders, and landforms while exploring state symbols, leaders, and famous West Virginians.
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Locating West Virginia and Its Bordering States
7 lessons
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Standards Covered
- SS.2.19West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesLocate county seats, the state’s capital city, and bordering states on a map.
- SS.2.18West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesLocate and show examples of the natural resources and geographic features of West Virginia on a map.
- SS.2.17West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesIdentify state symbols, celebrations, holidays, famous West Virginians, and the governor of West Virginia.
- 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.2.16West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesExplore the impact historic figures have had upon our society.
- SS.2.20West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesExamine the cultural life of West Virginians through storytelling and various art forms (e.g., songs, instruments, artwork, photographs, etc.).
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.