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Geography
The World in Spatial Terms
1. Identify a map and a globe as a representation of Earth (G-1A-E1)
2. Recognize the shape of Louisiana and the United States on maps and globes (G-1A-E2)
3. Demonstrate an understanding of directionality, position, and size by correctly using and responding to words such as left, right, first, last, big, little (G-1A-E2)
4. Create simple maps to identify the location of places in the home or classroom (G-1A-E3)
Places and Regions
5. Identify the difference between land and water and locate both on a map or globe (G-1B-E1)
6. Describe people and places in the school and community (G-1B-E3)
Physical and Human Systems
7. Describe the daily weather (e.g., rainy, cold) (G-1C-E1)
Environment and Society
8. Describe how seasonal changes affect people (e.g., in different seasons, people wear different kinds of clothing) (G-1D-E2)
Civics
Structure and Purposes of Government
9. Identify home and class rules, and the persons responsible for enforcement (C-1A-E1)
10. Identify governmental employees and their roles (e.g., postal workers, police) (C-1A-E2)
11. Identify reasons for home and classroom rules (C-1A-E7)
Foundations of the American Political System
12. Identify responsibilities the student has at home and at school (C-1B-E2)
Roles of the Citizen
13. Describe the student's role as a member of the family, class, and school (C-1D-E4)
Economics
Fundamental Economic Concepts
14. Identify ways people use money to purchase goods (E-1A-E3)
15. Identify work people do and the name of related jobs at home and school (E-1A-E7)
16. Describe a situation illustrating a voluntary exchange (e.g., trading seats, exchanging books) (E-1A-E11)
History
Historical Thinking Skills
17. Use words to describe the chronology of the school day (e.g., first, next, last) (H-1A-E1)
18. Identify ways in which people are alike and different (H-1A-E2)
19. Describe personal likes and dislikes (e.g., picture journals) (H-1A-E3)
Louisiana and United States History
20. Identify customs associated with national holidays (H-1C-E1)