Overview

This document presents a side-by-side scope and sequence comparing Kindergarten and 1st Grade standards as outlined in the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE). It covers four core subjects: English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science, and Social Studies, organized by learning domains/topics within each subject. This framework supports clear progression and effective curriculum planning based on Common Core-aligned standards.

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English Language Arts (ELA)

Learning Domain / Topic	Kindergarten GSE Standards	1st Grade GSE Standards
Foundational Skills	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print; recognize the difference between letters, words, and sentences.
	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.2 - Phonological awareness (rhyming, blending sounds)	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2 - Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.3 - Know letter-sound relationships	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3 - Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
Reading Informational Text	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.1 - With prompting, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.1 - Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.3 - Identify characters, settings, and major events.	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.3 - Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information.
Writing	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.2 - Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts.	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts with facts and details.
	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.3 - Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate.	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.3 - Write narratives recounting two or more events in order.

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Mathematics

Learning Domain / Topic	Kindergarten GSE Standards	1st Grade GSE Standards
Counting & Cardinality / Number & Operations	CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.A.1 - Count to 100 by ones and tens.	CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.NBT.A.1 - Count to 120, starting at any number less than 120.
	CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4 - Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities.	CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.A.1 - Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems.
	CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.OA.A.1 - Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, etc.	CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.C.6 - Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10.
Geometry	CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.A.2 - Correctly name shapes regardless of size or orientation.	CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.G.A.1 - Distinguish between defining attributes of shapes and non-examples.

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Science

Learning Domain / Topic	Kindergarten GSE Standards	1st Grade GSE Standards
Life Science	SKE1 - Investigate characteristics and needs of living things.	S1L1 - Students will demonstrate an understanding of life cycles and basic needs of organisms.
Physical Science	SKE2 - Observe and describe properties of objects and materials.	S1P1 - Students will investigate and describe the properties of matter.
Earth Science	SKE3 - Observe and describe weather changes and seasonal patterns.	S1E1 - Students will investigate and describe patterns in weather and seasons.

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Social Studies

Learning Domain / Topic	Kindergarten GSE Standards	1st Grade GSE Standards
Civics/Government	SSKE1 - Understand rules and why they are important.	SS1CG1 - Understand roles and responsibilities of leaders in the classroom, community, and country.
Geography	SSKE2 - Identify location and special places in the classroom, school, and community.	SS1G1 - Use simple maps and globes to identify land and water features and locations.
Economics	SSKE3 - Recognize that people have wants and needs.	SS1E1 - Understand the difference between goods and services and why people exchange them.

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Notes for Teachers and Curriculum Planners

• The Kindergarten standards focus on basic identification, exploration, and foundational concepts (e.g., recognizing shapes, letters, sounds, and the idea of rules and roles).
• 1st Grade standards build on Kindergarten skills through complex application, reasoning, and expression (e.g., writing narratives, counting beyond 100, understanding government roles).
• Each standard aligns with Common Core Literacy or Mathematical Standards and Georgia’s specific Science and Social Studies guidelines, ensuring a sequential, scaffolded learning experience.
• This outline can be used to create integrated lesson units, with cross-disciplinary connections (e.g., writing a narrative about community roles in Social Studies and practicing sequencing skills in ELA).

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