Grade 1 Social Studies SOL Standards

The student will apply history and social science skills to practice citizenship in the classroom by

practicing honesty and showing kindness to oneself and others

recognizing the purpose of rules and practicing self-control

being respectful of others and celebrating differences in ethnic origins, customs, and traditions

working respectfully with one another to achieve a goal

contributing one’s time and talents to help others in their homes, schools, and communities through jobs

participating in classroom decision-making by voting

understanding that local and state government representatives are elected by citizens who vote

The student will apply history and social science skills to explain how communities honor local and national traditions and recognize designated Virginia holidays, including, but not limited to

Labor Day

Columbus Day (Yorktown Victory Day)

Election Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

George Washington Day (commonly known as Presidents’ Day)

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the symbols and traditions that honor and foster patriotism in the United States by

learning the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem and the ways people express respect for the American flag

explaining the symbolism of the colors, stars, and stripes of the American flag

identifying the Virginia flag, state capitol building, the cardinal as the state bird, and the dogwood as the state flower

explaining why people use symbols and have traditions

The student will apply history and social science skills to understand Virginia’s history by

identifying and describing important events and locations throughout the early history of the Commonwealth, including, but not limited to Werowocomoco and the first English colony in North America at Jamestown

describing how life in various Virginia communities has changed over time

identifying local cities or counties on a map of Virginia

The student will apply history and social science skills to describe contributions of Virginia’s diverse people and the stories of changemakers in the history of Virginia and their contributions to our Commonwealth, including, but not limited to

Indigenous peoples: Chief Powhatan and Pocahontas

Explorers: John Smith and Christopher Newport

Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe

Barrier Breakers: John Mercer Langston, Booker T. Washington, Maggie L. Walker, Barbara Johns, Arthur R. Ashe, Jr., and L. Douglas Wilder

The student will apply history and social science skills to develop geographic skills by

using basic map symbols, including references to land, water, cities, and roads

using cardinal directions on maps

locating Virginia, the United States, continents, and oceans on maps and globes

constructing simple maps and including a title, map legend or key, and compass rose

The student will apply history and social science skills to connect geography to historic events of Virginia and the United States by

identifying landforms and bodies of water of Virginia and describing how they affect the way people live

understanding that the location of Virginia determines its climate and results in four distinct seasons

locating the site of the Jamestown colony

locating Richmond and Washington, D.C., on Virginia and United States maps

The student will apply history and social science skills to explain how individuals make economic choices to meet their basic needs by

identifying the difference between goods and services

describing how people can be both consumers and producers

describing ways people work to earn and save money to purchase goods and services

describing goods and services produced in Virginia

describing why people must make choices, prioritizing needs over wants

Geography

Economics

Skills

History

Civics

The student will apply history and social science skills to the content by

viewing and exploring information sources, including, but not limited to artifacts, primary and secondary sources, charts, graphs, and diagrams

applying geographic skills to identify and understand geographic features

demonstrating curiosity and critical thinking through questioning

sequencing and organizing information

identifying similarities and differences to clarify and explain content

recognizing cause-and-effect relationships

using economic decision-making models to make informed economic decisions

practicing civility, respect, hard work, and responsible citizenship skills

using content vocabulary to demonstrate comprehension