Annotated Bibliography (1st grade Social Studies) by Ashley Whaley https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq 19 April 2020 en-us 2020-04-13 03:22:11 UTC 2025-03-13 23:14:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png Officer Buckle and Gloria awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/512033227 Rathmann, P. (2013). Officer Buckle and Gloria. New York: Putnams.

"Officer Buckle and Gloria" talks about the consequences of not having rules or paying attention to the rules. Students can discuss what happened when the rules were in place and what happened when they weren't. They can then talk about which scenario was better. This is great to go along with Standard 1-2.]]> 2020-04-17 03:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/512033227 Me on The Map awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/512038579 Sweeney, J., & Leng, Q. (2018). Me on the map. New York: Dragonfly Books.

"Me on the Map" starts with a little girl and a map of her room. As the story goes on it shows her on bigger maps such as maps of her city country and then even the globe, until she ends up right back into her room. This book goes great with teaching students about maps which falls under standard 1-1.1.]]> 2020-04-17 03:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/512038579 Map Symbols awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/512047641 Fields, T., & Sipperley, K. (2019). Map symbols. Vero Beach, FL: Rourke Educational Media.

"Map Symbols" is an informational text describing what map symbols are and how to use them. It explains hat different symbols may look like or stand for on a map. This book is 1st grade friendly and goes with standard 1-1.1.]]> 2020-04-17 03:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/512047641 South Carolina awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/512052991 Saari, H. (2011). South Carolina. Mankato, MN: Childs World.

This book by Holly Saari is an informational text about South Carolina. Throughout the book it gives students facts about the State that they live in, such as the capital is Columbia, the types of land that can be found in SC and even some famous people that are from the state. This book is great for introducing the state of South Carolina to first grade students. (Standard 1-1.1)]]> 2020-04-17 04:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/512052991 Schools In Different Places awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/513884352 McNiven, L. (2016). Schools in different places. St. Catharines, Ontario: Crabtree Publishing Company.

Schools in Different Places is an informational text that gives students a look at schools that are in different countries and cultures. In this book we see different ways students get to school, different buildings school is held in, subjects that are taught, rules, and much more. This is a great book to help students compare their school to schools all over the world. (Standard 1-1.2)]]> 2020-04-18 01:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/513884352 Duck for President awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/513888439 Cronin, D. (2012). Duck for President. New York: Little Simon.

Duck for president is a book about a Duck who is tired of the work the Farmer is making him do around the farm. He decides to hold a vote to be the head of the farm. He wins and realizes it is hard work being the head of the farm. He keeps running for different offices and winning until he ends up becoming president. This is a great lead in to talking about the voting process. It also is a great way to get students interested in learning about elections. (Standard 1-2)]]> 2020-04-18 01:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/513888439 Which Way Wendy awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/513894880 Redbank, T. (2007). Which Way, Wendy? Fitzgerald Books.

Wendy is new in town and is trying to make friends. When some kids drop a map on the ground on their search for a secret cave Wendy picks it up and tries to use it to navigate her way to the secret spot! She ends up running into the other kids and they use the map together to find the cave and even the doctor's office! This is book gives a great example of how a map could be used in real life while explaining how to use a map at the same time. (Standard 1-1.1)]]> 2020-04-18 01:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/513894880 Cardinal Directions Song awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/513901196 Mr. R's Songs for Teaching. (2015, November 19). Cardinal Directions Song [Video]. Youtube.

This is a catchy song that helps students remember the cardinal directions. it shows each direction where it would be on a compass rose too. Add in your own motions to help your students remember where to put each direction on a compass rose. (Standard 1-1.1)]]> 2020-04-18 01:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/513901196 Vote For Me! awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516110039 Robertson, J. J., & Mones, M. (2013). Vote for me! Vero Beach, FL, USA: Rourke Educational Media.

It is time to vote for a new class president! The animals in the classroom team up to make posters for the potential class officers. Some animals run, while others volunteer to help their classmates. This is a book that can be read during Social Studies when you are discussing Democracy and the voting process. (Standard 1-2)]]> 2020-04-19 23:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516110039 Local Government awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516151362 Alexander, V. (2019). Local government. Minneapolis, MN: POGO.

This is an informational text about Local Government. It explains things like how local government began, the different people that run a local government, and taxes. This is a great book to help introduce your students to local government. (Standard 1-2.3)]]> 2020-04-20 00:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516151362 State Government awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516178935 Alexander, V. (2019). State government. Minneapolis, MN: POGO.

This is an informational text about state government. It explains how the state government came to be, what services are provided by the state government and who makes the laws. This is a great books to help introduce students to state government. (Standard 1-2.3)]]> 2020-04-20 00:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516178935 The Purpose of Government Video awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516196630 Homeschool Pop. (2016, November 17). The Purpose of Government | First and Second Grade Social Studies Lesson For Kids [Video]. Youtube.

This video discusses why we have a government. It talks about laws and people who help keep the community safe. It also talks about what the government builds and how they pay for those things. (Standard 1-2.3)]]> 2020-04-20 01:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516196630 Natural Resources Song awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516221457 Generation Genius. (2019, December 11). The Natural Resources SONG | Science for Kids | Grades K-2 [Video]. Youtube.

This is a catchy song to give students a quick overview about what natural resources are. It also touches on different natural resources and how they are used. (Standard 1-1.3/1.4)

]]> 2020-04-20 01:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516221457 My Country awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516244842 Mitten, E. K., & Learning, B. D. (2013). My Country. Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc.

"My Country" is a book about America. Throughout the informational text you will learn facts about America, such as where it is, how many states there are, the government, and the people that make up the country. (Standard 1-1/1-3)]]> 2020-04-20 01:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516244842 Rights and Responsibilities Video awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516257758 Kids Avademy. (2019, April 12).

Teaching Laws, Rights, and Responsibilities to Kids | Freedom of Speech | Kids Academy [Video]. Youtube.

This is a quick video explaining to students the different rights and responsibilities they have being a citizen of the United States of America. The video also touches on laws. This would be a great beginning of a social studies lesson on rights and responsibilities. (Standard 1-3.1)

]]> 2020-04-20 02:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516257758 Benjamin Franklin awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516294952 Hadley, E. (2017) Benjamin Franklin (Itty-Bitty Bio). Ann Arbor, Michigan: Cherry Lake Publishing.

This book is a small biography of Benjamin Franklin. It touches on important facts about Ben Franklin's life. (Standard 1-3.3)]]> 2020-04-20 02:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516294952 Fredrick Douglas awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516307815 Hadley, E. (2016) Fredrick Douglas (Itty-Bitty Bio). Ann Arbor, Michigan: Cherry Lake Publishing.
This book is a small biography of Fredrick Douglas. It gives us valuable facts about Fredrick Douglas, his life, and his accomplishments. (Standard 1-3.3)]]> 2020-04-20 02:48:35 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516307815 Thomas Jefferson awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516316978 Gregory, J. (2015). Thomas Jefferson: the 3rd President. New York, NY: Bearport Pub. Company.

This is an informational text about the life of Thomas Jefferson. This book gives us important facts about who Thomas Jefferson was and what he did. (Standard 1-3.3)]]> 2020-04-20 02:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516316978 Mary McLeod Bethune Video awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516325158 Educational Videos for Students (Cartoons on Bullying, Leadership & More).(2016, February 2) Black History Month Tribute to Mary Mcleod Bethune. Learn about Mary Mcleod Bethune! [Video]. Youtube.

This is an informative video about Mary McLeod Bethune. The video tells us a a bit about her early life and then walks through her accomplishments and what she is remembered for today. (Standard 1-3.3)

]]> 2020-04-20 03:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516325158 No Money? No Problem! awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516342387 Haskins, L. (2007). No Money? No Problem! Fitzgerald Books.

In this book, Amy really wants a video game but does not have enough money. She tries to think of a way to get the video game and learns about bartering. Throughout the story it gives the reader little information boxes that tells the reader how people in different places get goods they want or need. (Standard 1-4.3)]]> 2020-04-20 03:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516342387 Franklin D. Roosevelt awhaley9 https://padlet.com/awhaley9/39c8bc8x0sisavsq/wish/516355153 Educational Videos for Students (Cartoons on Bullying, Leadership & More).(2017, May 18) US History: Franklin D Roosevelt (Fun Facts) Watch a Biography on the 32nd President [Video]. Youtube.

This video gives us a quick biography of FDR by giving us some fun facts about him. In the video we hear about his life along with different accomplishments such as becoming the 32nd president and the New Deal. (Standard 1-3.3)

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