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K–12 Standards

Grade 1

Other Alabama Social Studies sets

Living and Working Together in Community and State

  • 1.

    Construct daily schedules, calendars, and timelines.1.1

    1. a.

      Using vocabulary associated with time, including past, present, and future1.1.a

  • 2.

    Identify rights and responsibilities of citizens within the local community and state.1.2

    1. a.

      Describing how rules in the community and laws in the state protect citizens' rights and property1.2.a

    2. b.

      Describing ways, including paying taxes, responsible citizens contribute to the common good of the community and state1.2.b

    3. c.

      Demonstrating voting as a way of making choices and decisions1.2.c

  • 3.

    Recognize leaders and their roles in the local community and state.1.3

    1. a.

      Describing roles of public officials, including mayor and governor1.3.a

    2. b.

      Identifying on a map Montgomery as the capital of the state of Alabama1.3.b

  • 4.

    Identify contributions of diverse significant figures that influenced the local community and state in the past and present.1.4

  • 5.

    Identify historical events and celebrations within the local community and throughout Alabama.1.5

    1. a.

      Differentiating between fact and fiction when sharing stories or retelling events using primary and secondary sources1.5.a

  • 6.

    Compare ways individuals and groups in the local community and state lived in the past to how they live today.1.6

    1. a.

      Identifying past and present forms of communication1.6.a

    2. b.

      Identifying past and present types of apparel1.6.b

    3. c.

      Identifying past and present types of technology1.6.c

    4. d.

      Identifying past and present types of recreation1.6.d

    5. e.

      Identifying past and present primary sources1.6.e

  • 7.

    Describe how occupational and recreational opportunities in the local community and state are affected by the physical environment.1.7

  • 8.

    Identify land masses, bodies of water, and other physical features on maps and globes.1.8

    1. a.

      Explaining the use of cardinal directions and the compass rose1.8.a

    2. b.

      Measuring distance using nonstandard units1.8.b

    3. c.

      Using vocabulary associated with geographical features, including river, lake, ocean, and mountain1.8.c

  • 9.

    Differentiate between natural resources and human-made products.1.9

    1. a.

      Listing ways to protect our natural resources1.9.a

  • 10.

    Describe the role of money in everyday life.1.10

    1. a.

      Categorizing purchases families make as needs or wants1.10.a

    2. b.

      Explaining the concepts of saving and borrowing1.10.b

    3. c.

      Identifying differences between buyers and sellers1.10.c

    4. d.

      Classifying specialized jobs of workers with regard to the production of goods and services1.10.d

    5. e.

      Using vocabulary associated with the function of money, including barter, trade, spend, and save1.10.e

  • 11.

    Identify traditions and contributions of various cultures in the local community and state.1.11

  • 12.

    Compare common and unique characteristics in societal groups, including age, religious beliefs, ethnicity, persons with disabilities, and equality between genders.1.12

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
When were these standards adopted?
2013
Where can I read the official document?
Alabama Course of Study: Social Studies

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