Grade 1 · History and Geography

Map skills, Mesopotamia and Egypt, world religions, Mexico, early American civilizations, colonies, the Revolution and the West.

0.0 (0) 0 learners Beginner English 3–4 hours Grade 1 learners, their teachers and parents Dr. Amal Nour

What you'll learn

Use a map key and the cardinal directions; locate the five oceans and the Equator.
Explain why rivers, farming, writing and laws mattered in Mesopotamia and Egypt.
Identify basic beliefs, places and symbols of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Describe the geography and traditions of Mexico.
Compare the Maya, Aztec and Inca civilizations.
Retell key events of the American Revolution and the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Curriculum

9 sections · 27 lessons · 2.6 hours · 1 assessments

Maps and Directions 5 min
Oceans and Continents 5 min
Earth's Lines and Features 5 min

Mesopotamia 5 min
Ancient Egypt 5 min

Judaism 5 min
Christianity 5 min
Islam 5 min

Geography 5 min
Culture 5 min

The Earliest People 5 min
Maya and Aztecs 5 min
Inca 5 min

Columbus and the Conquistadors 5 min
English Settlers 5 min
Massachusetts 5 min

Road to Independence 6 min
Patriots 5 min
Exploring the West 5 min

Key Vocabulary 8 min
Hands-on Activities 7 min
Play & Learn 6 min
Global Knowledge Connection 6 min
Did You Know? · Wisdom Corner 6 min
Questions to Discuss 7 min

Description

Grade 1 history and geography opens a window onto the ancient world and the story of the Americas. Students use map keys and directions, locate oceans, hemispheres and the Equator, and visit the first civilizations along the Tigris, Euphrates and Nile. They are introduced to Judaism, Christianity and Islam and to the culture of modern Mexico. In American history they trace the first people, the Maya, Aztec and Inca, European exploration and settlement, the American Revolution and the opening of the West.

Source: Core Knowledge Sequence — Content and Skill Guidelines (Core Knowledge Foundation), licensed CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Adapted, illustrated and translated into Arabic for Smart.edu-gate.pro; offered free of charge.

Prerequisites: None. Each grade builds on the previous one.

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Dr. Amal Nour
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Learning Scientist · Smart Education Academy

Amal designs AI-enhanced curricula and trains teachers to use AI while keeping educators in charge.

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Grade 1 Track History and Geography Track · K–8 Full Knowledge Track · K–8