Understanding Change Together
Social Studies • 30 • 15 students • Created with AI following Aligned with Common Core State Standards
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Teaching Instructions
This is lesson 1 of 5 in the unit "Exploring Washington, D.C. History". Lesson Title: Introduction to Change Lesson Description: Students will discuss personal changes over time and relate them to changes in their community. They will explore the compelling question: What was Washington, D.C. like in the past?
I can identify ways I have changed over time.
Success Criteria: Students can share at least two personal changes and relate them to community changes.
Differentiation: Use visuals and sentence starters for students who need support.
Extension: Advanced learners can write a short paragraph about a change they would like to see in their community.
Dyslexia-Friendly: Provide a visual timeline of personal changes.
Lesson Overview
Grade: 1st
Duration: 30 minutes
Class Size: 15 students
Unit: Exploring Washington, D.C. History
Lesson 1 of 5
Lesson Title: Introduction to Change
Compelling Question: What was Washington, D.C. like in the past?
Common Core State Standards Alignment
Social Studies and ELA Integration:
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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.SL.1.4
Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly. -
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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