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Social Studies • 30 • 15 students • Created with AI following Aligned with Common Core State Standards

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Social Studies
30
15 students
7 March 2026

Teaching Instructions

This is lesson 1 of 5 in the unit "Exploring Our School's History". Lesson Title: Introduction to School History Lesson Description: Students will discuss personal significant events and how they relate to the history of our school. They will learn to identify what makes an event significant and begin to understand that different people have different perspectives on history.

I can identify significant events in my life and understand that others may have different experiences.

Success Criteria: Students can share a personal significant event and explain its importance.

Differentiation: Provide sentence starters for students who need support in sharing their thoughts.

Extension: Advanced learners can write a short paragraph about why their event is significant.

Dyslexia-Friendly Options: Use visual aids and graphic organizers to help students outline their thoughts.

Grade Level: 1st Grade

Duration: 30 minutes

Class Size: 15 Students

Unit: Exploring Our School's History

Lesson 1 of 5

Lesson Title: Introduction to School History


Common Core Standards Alignment

Social Studies & English Language Arts Integration

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1
    Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.3
    Write narratives in which they recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, include some details regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order

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