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Social Studies

Introduction to Social Studies

Grade 1
5 lessons

Unit Overview

This Grade 1 unit introduces the youngest learners to five foundational Social Studies ideas —
what a map shows us, how we learn about the past, who we remember and why, why people celebrate, and what family traditions are — through simple, movement-based, teacher-led
lessons.

Thailand is used as a recurring cultural touchpoint throughout the unit, helping students see the same human patterns (maps, memory, celebration, tradition) show up in a place different from their own.

Lesson Plans (PDF):

  • Maps and Continents
  • How We Learn About the Past
  • People We Remember
  • Special Days and Festivals
  • Family Traditions

Supplemental Materials (PDF):

  • Maps and Continents
  • How We Learn About the Past
  • People We Remember
  • Special Days and Festivals
  • Family Traditions
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World History​

Introduction to Ancient Indian Civilizations

Grade Level: 6-8
Overview of this Unit
This unit introduces Ancient Indian Civilization in line with standards for World History grade 7 (in some states grades 6 or 8).
It covers the history of the civilizations, an introduction to Hindu concepts, ancient Indian societies, and the place of ancient India in global trade networks. 3 lesson plans are sequential, allowing an educator to explore a variety of concepts with students. 1 lesson plan is designed as a single-lesson overview.

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