Grade One History and Social Science Review Cards

Past – one room building Present – large buildings How have schools changed over time? 1 1

Past – smaller Present – larger

How have communities changed over time?

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Past – walking, horses, wagons Present – cars, airplanes, trains How has transportation changed over time?

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Past – family vegetable gardens Present – store- microwave food How has family life changed over time? 1 1

the act of giving or doing something What does contribution mean?

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Grade One History and Social Science Review Cards

Who was born in Virginia, became a farmer and a brave leader of soldiers, and was the first President of the United States?

George Washington

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Who proved that electricity was present in lightning through his kite experiment; started the first library and the first volunteer fire department in America?

Benjamin Franklin 1

What President was born in a log cabin, taught himself how to read and was known for being honest?

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Abraham Lincoln

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Who studied science and plants; became a teacher and developed hundreds of uses for peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans?

George Washington Carver 1

What day do we remember the explorer given credit for discovering America? It is celebrated in October.

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Columbus Day 1

What day do we remember all United States Presidents, especially George Washington and Abraham Lincoln? It is observed in

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Presidents’ Day

Grade One History and Social Science Review Cards February. 1

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Independence Day (Fourth of July)

What holiday do we remember when America became a new country? It is sometimes called America’s birthday.

P PY B I R T H D A Y A H 1

What is a drawing that shows what places look like from above and where they are located?

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a map

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What is a round model of the Earth called?

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a globe 1

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a symbol On a map what is a picture that stands for something else?

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north east south

What are the cardinal directions?

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Grade One History and Social Science Review Cards west 1 1

Where is the United States located on a globe?

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Where is Virginia located on a United States map?

Locate the capital cities of Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Virginia on a map.

a map legend What do we call a list of shapes and symbols used on a map to explain what each stands for?

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land = green water = blue cities = * roads ====

Identify map symbols.

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where people live What does location mean?

Winchester L eesburg

Front Royal

Alexandria

Culpepper

Harrisonburg

Freder icksburg

Staunton Char lottesville

L exingt on Covington

Richmond Lynchbur g Far mville

Appomatox

Roanoke

Petersburg

Williamsbur g

Richlands Wise

Newport News

Wytheville

Portsmouth Abington

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Martinsville

Danville

South Boston

South Hill

Norfolk

Emporia

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the kind of weather an area has over a long period of time What does climate mean? 1

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land and bodies of water What are the physical surroundings that affect the way people live? 1

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Location, climate, and physical surrounding affect the way people live.

What affects the way people meet their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter?

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things people make or use to satisfy needs and wants What are goods?

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Grade One History and Social Science Review Cards activities that satisfy people’s needs and wants What are services?

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a person who uses money to purchase goods or services

Who is a buyer? 1 1

a person who sells goods or services Who is a seller? 1

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people are sellers when they receive money for their work or for goods or services they provide How are people both buyers and sellers? 1

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they must choose some things and give up others What happens when people cannot have everything they want? 1 1

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what is used to buy goods and services

What is money?

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money put away to keep or to spend later What is savings? 1

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Saving money allows people to buy goods and services in the future. Why do people save money? 1

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Rules are made so that everyone is treated fairly. Why are rules necessary?

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a custom or belief that happens over a long period of time

What is a tradition?

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Grade One History and Social Science Review Cards

showing respect for and love of country

What does patriotic mean?

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What is the American flag? 1

a flag representing the United States 1

American flag, the bald eagle, Washington Monument, and the Statue of Liberty What are some patriotic symbols of the United States? 1 1

citizens say the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag

How do citizens demonstrate respect for the American flag and the United States? 1

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Most Virginians make valuable contributions to their communities.

How do people of different ethnic origins, customs, and traditions participate in and contribute to their community? 1

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Fourth of July and

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Grade One History and Social Science Review Cards Pledging Allegiance to the Flag

What common principles and traditions unite people as Americans?

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by common principles One way people in our communities are united as Americans is __________. 1

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by traditions such as One way people in our communities are united as Americans is _________ . 1

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Most communities in Virginia include people with different ________, ___________, and ___________.

ethnic origins customs traditions

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