Communities, Leadership, Unity, and Diversity
First graders explore what it means to be a member of a community and learn about different types of leadership. They explore and create a range of different maps. They explore several communities in the Americas and consider how individuals can make a difference in their communities.
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Year-long Essential Questions |
| Communities, Identities & Diversity |
- What is a community?
What makes me who I am?
What makes a good community member?
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| Voting, Leadership, and Justice |
- What is justice, and how can I (and we) use my (our) voice(s) to advocate for it?
- What makes a good leader?
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Geography
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- What does a map represent?
- Why is understanding how to read a map important?
- Where am I on a map?
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| Communities in the Americas |
- How are communities in the Americas the same and different?
- Why do people’s stories matter?
- How can individuals make a difference?
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