- Holidays and folk customs
- Native Americans
- Explorers and pioneers
- Appreciation of different cultures, races, religions
- History and development of local community
- Community helpers
- Consumers and producers
- Sources of food and clothing
- Shelters of animals and people
- History and development of transportation
- History and development of communication
- Citizenship and social responsibility
- Basic human needs and wants
- Local geography and topography
- U. S. geography and regions
- The continents
- Flat maps and globes
Annotated links for the typical course of study for to help you cover each topic and check mastery of that skill. This is a work in progress that I assume will take a while to complete. I will be adding links and pages periodically.
Course of Study by Grade Level
Upper Grades
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