1.1 - Identity and Culture of Families and Communities

First Grade - First Social Studies - 1.1 - Identity and Culture of Families and Communities

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Language, beliefs, customs, and traditions help shape the identity and culture of a family and community.

1.1a Families are a basic unit of all societies and different people define family differently.

Students will listen to stories about different families and will identify characteristics that are the same and different.

1.1b People and families of diverse racial, religious, national, and ethnic groups share their beliefs, customs, and traditions which creates a multicultural community.

Students will identify traditions that are associated with their families and tell why the tradition is important.

1.1c Awareness of America's rich diversity fosters intercultural understanding.

Students will compare the cultural similarities and differences for various ethnic and cultural groups found in New York State.

Supporting Materials

All the Colors of the Earth

ALL THE COLORS OF THE EARTH celebrates the diversity of children everywhere. Through the use of playful, exuberant images of children and families, and rich, simple text, the story helps children of every race, color, and creed.

Food: A Multicultural Feast

One result of increased global trade and travel is that we all have multi-cultural stomachs. This video examines the multi-cultural origins of many foods and unearths a few surprises. Viewers learn chili isn't Mexican, spaghetti and meatballs is uniquely American, chop suey doesn't exist in...

The United States

Join Miguel on his exciting adventure across the United States! From the ancient Appalachian Mountains to a swamp called Okeefenokee, from the Grand Canyon to Little Havana, Miguel's journey takes him from sea to shining sea and everywhere in between. Explore the five U.S. regions and the states...

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