PLEASE NOTE:
- The auto-graded version of the course is not offered by semester.
- This course is designed for a 180-day implementation period.
- Please contact us for the materials list for this course.
Primary Grade: 1
Grade Range: 1
Credit Equivalency:
Semester: 0.25 Credits (contains 45 lessons)
Full Year: 0.5 Credits (contains 90 lessons)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Social Studies 1 leads students beyond their local community to consider their place in the world. They explore the function and characteristics of local, state, and federal governments, including the role of rules in different settings and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Students also learn how to ask questions and gather information to understand history. This course focuses on developing students’ knowledge of the interplay between the physical world and human societies, as they learn basic geography skills, such as map reading. They examine the impact of the environment on how and where people live, and they explore the ways that regional variations drive trade in both goods and services. Finally, students build their understanding of good citizenship by identifying ways to contribute to the community and avoid conflict by interacting respectfully with others. This course includes a digital Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.
COURSE TOPICS
- Questions about History
- All about Economics
- The World around Me
- Geography
- Community Responsibility
- People Who Make a Difference
TEACHER SERVICES
All course teachers are certified, subject-area content experts. The teacher will grade student assessments and provide detailed feedback. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment. The teacher will carry out documented modifications and accommodations that are applicable to the online course. Progress monitoring and supplemental material will be provided by the teacher as needed.
AUTO-GRADED COURSE
Auto-graded courses are self-paced, multimodal, and standards-aligned. Students progress independently and are assessed frequently through weekly checkpoints and Mastery Assessments. Upon submission of assessments, students receive immediate answers and feedback and can mark the completion of work via a completion button in the learning management system. These courses allow students to work at their own pace and spend the necessary time on course content to ensure mastery.