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1st Grade Skill Builders for SOLs

 

1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12
 

1.1 The student will interpret information presented in picture time lines to show sequence of events and will distinguish between past and present.

1.2 The student will describe the stories of American leaders and their contributions to our country, with emphasis on George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington Carver.

1.3 The student will discuss the lives of people associated with Presidents’ Day, Columbus Day, and the events of Independence Day (Fourth of July).

1.4 The student will develop map skills by: 1. recognizing basic map symbols, including references to land, water, cities, and roads, 2. using cardinal directions on maps, 3. identifying the physical shape of the United States and Virginia on maps and globes, 4. locating Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, and Richmond, the capital of Virginia, on a United States map.

1.5 The student will construct a simple map of a familiar area, using basic map symbols in the map legend.

1.6 The student will describe how location, climate, and physical surroundings affect the way people live, including their food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and recreation.

1.7 The student will explain the difference between goods and services and will describe how people are both buyers and sellers of goods and services.

1.8 The student will explain that people make choices because they cannot have everything they want.

1.9 The student will recognize that people save money for the future to purchase goods and services.

1.10 The student will apply the traits of a good citizen by

  • focusing on fair play, exhibiting good sportsmanship, helping others, and treating others with respect;
  • recognizing the purpose of rules and practicing self-control;
  • working hard in school;
  • taking responsibility for one’s own actions;
  • valuing honesty and truthfulness in oneself and others.

1.11 The student will recognize the symbols and traditional practices that honor and foster patriotism in the United States by

  • identifying the American flag, bald eagle, Washington Monument, and Statue of Liberty;
  • demonstrating respect for the American flag by learning the Pledge of Allegiance.


1.12 The student will recognize that communities in Virginia include people who have diverse ethnic origins, customs, and traditions, who make contributions to their communities, and who are united as Americans by common principles.
 

SOL Review websites tests, games, and practice sol websites

Teacher Resources ideas, SOL flash cards, posters, bubble sheet, textbook resources, online manipulatives, web sites, etc.

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Objective: 1.1 The student will interpret information presented in picture time lines to show sequence of events and will distinguish between past and present.
Learning Activities

 

1. Create a timeline online and then print it

2. Download Excellent Picture Sorts in PDF Sort the pictures showing past and present

3. Download Timeline of school day in Word Timeline showing beginning and ending time of school day.

4. Download Past, Present, Future timeline in PDF Draw pictures or write a sentence for each time period

 

Assessments & Strategies 1. Strategies for SOL 1.1 Lesson Plans, ideas, and strategies

2. Download SOL Timeline Test in Word Good assessment

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Objective: 1.2 The student will describe the stories of American leaders and their contributions to our country, with emphasis on George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington Carver.
SOL Review 1. Picture SOL Matching Tests Match the picture to the Famous American for SOL 1.2

2. Abraham Lincoln Test Test created for primary grades

3. 10 Question Test SOL Multiple-choice quiz

4. True or False Famous Americans 11 Questions

Learning Activities

 

1. George Washington Image Gallery View pictures of George Washington's life

2. Watch Picture Movie of Ben Franklin 19 second movie clip showing pictures of Ben Franklin

3. Email or have Abe Lincoln Visit your Classroom Pictures and information on the website

4. Virtual Picture Tours of Lincoln Historic Places Visually visit historic landmarks

5. George Washington Carver PowerPoint Online View Powerpoint as webpages with information about his life

6. Download Famous Americans SOL Songs in Word SOL 1.2 & 1.3

7. Download Famous Americans Fill in the Blank in Word Match the people to their accomplishments

Study Guides/Research

 

1. George Washington Carver Life Interesting facts about his life

2. World Almanac for Kids on Carver Good and simple information on Carver

3. Carver Timeline Information Timeline of his life & then the full story

4. Young Reader's Carver Information Big print and easy to read information

5. 11 year old girl wrote a letter to Abe Lincoln Read the letter online that Lincoln should have a beard in order to become President

6. Excellent Pictures & Info on Carver Wow! Great resource for 1st grade

Powerpoints 1. Powerpoint SOL 1.2 Template has information on all the Americans but needs students or teachers to add pictures and a sentence on each one.

2. African American Game PowerPoint Excellent Game with smiling faces. This could be adapted to fit your lesson

3. Download SOL 1.2 People PowerPoint Great teaching powerpoint with quiz at end

Lesson Plans 1. George Washington Carver Lesson Plan Download a PDF Lesson Plan

2. Carver Lesson Plan website with great ideas

3. Students Create a Powerpoint on Ben Franklin Complete lesson plan with Powerpoint Template

4. Abraham Lincoln Classroom Activities Many ideas to use for games and learning activities in the classroom

5. Who Wants to be a Millionaire PowerPoint Lesson Plan Download PDF Lesson plan from Harrisonburg City

6. Who was George Washington Lesson Plan Ideas of how to introduce Washington

Assessments & Strategies 1. SOL 1.2 Strategies Strategies, ideas, and lesson plans

2. Download SOL Test in Word Good assessment

Teacher Resources 1. Buy the book, A Pocketful of Goobers
A Story about George Washington Carver
from Barnes and Nobles

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Objective: 1.3 The student will discuss the lives of people associated with Presidents’ Day, Columbus Day, and the events of Independence Day (Fourth of July).
SOL Review 1. President's Day True/False Test 10 True false facts about President's Day

2. SOL Columbus Multiple Choice Test 10 Questions

Learning Activities

 

1. Columbus Sentence Jumble Click on the words in the correct order to form a sentence about Columbus. Works great on Smartboard.

2. Download Famous Americans SOL Songs in Word SOL 1.2 & 1.3

3. Download America's Birthday Worksheet in Word Fill in the worksheet on July 4th

4. Download Famous Americans Fill in the Blank in Word Match the people to their accomplishments

Study Guides/Research

 

1. History of Presidents' Day Learn about the facts behind the holiday
Powerpoints 1. Excellent Multiple-choice PowerPoint SOL American Holidays for Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2. PowerPoint on Presidents' Day Short and simple powerpoint

3. President's Day PowerPoint Good overview

4. PowerPoint on Columbus Day Student made powerpoint

5. Good Columbus Day Powerpoint Overview of Columbus life

Lesson Plans 1. Presidents' Day Games ideas of how to celebrate
Assessments & Strategies 1. SOL 1.3 Strategies Good teaching strategy ideas

2. Download SOL test in Word Good assessment

Teacher Resources 1. Patriotic Clipart Scroll down for clipart

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Objective: 1.4 The student will develop map skills by:
1. recognizing basic map symbols, including references to land, water, cities, and roads
2. using cardinal directions on maps
3. identifying the physical shape of the United States and Virginia on maps and globes
4. locating Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, and Richmond, the capital of Virginia, on a United States map.
SOL Review 1. Can you Read a Map Test 5 multiple-choice questions on a simple map

2. Map Interactive Learning Webquest Excellent resource for teaching map skills and cardinal directions. Short tests after each section

3. Geography Vocabulary Matching 10 words to match up to their definition

Powerpoints Atlas, Maps & Globes PowerPoint Download this great teaching resource
Lesson Plans 1. Download SOL 1.4 Lesson Plan in PDF Great lesson

2. Download Map Clipart Templates in PDF Excellent resource

3. Download Map Activity in PDF Practice cardinal directions and create a map

4. Download Compass & Legend in PDF Practice Map labeling skills

5. Download Create a Tennis Ball Globe in PDF The globe cutout is provided with the lesson

Assessments & Strategies 1. Download this PDF SOL Map Test Great pictures and questions

2. Download PDF SOL Unit Test good resource

3. Download SOL Test in Word Good assessment

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Objective: 1.5 The student will construct a simple map of a familiar area, using basic map symbols in the map legend.
Assessments & Strategies 1. SOL 1.5 Strategies Teaching strategy ideas

2. Download SOL Test in Word Good assessment

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Objective: 1.6 The student will describe how location, climate, and physical surroundings affect the way people live, including their food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and recreation.
Assessments & Strategies 1. SOL 1.6 Strategies Teaching strategy ideas

2. Download SOL Test in Word Good assessment

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Objective: 1.7 The student will explain the difference between goods and services and will describe how people are both buyers and sellers of goods and services.
SOL Review 1. Goods vs. Services Matching Game Drag the pictures to the correct column

2. Venn Diagram Comparing 2 jobs Drag the words to the correct circle

3. Match People to their service Drag the people to the service they perform

4. Compare Goods vs. Services Drag the people to the correct circle

5. Excellent Consumer Interactive Activity It will read and highlight the text for the students

6. Excellent Producers Interactive Activity It will read and highlight the text for the students

7. Excellent Economics 1st Grade SOL webpage Activities, tests, lesson plans etc.

8. Excellent Interactive Webquest SOL 1.7 Learn about goods and services as well as interact by typing or choosing answers to questions along the way

Learning Activities

 

1. Draw and Write Activity Print this pdf and fill in the blanks

2. Josh has Many Wants Story Read this story to your students

3. Josh Decides to Spend Read this story to your students

4. Download PDF Economic Songs Good resource for teaching economics

Study Guides /Research

 

1. Download Economics SOL Study Guide for 1st in PDF Good summary of vocabulary

2. Download Economics Study Guide in Word Good resource

Lesson Plans 1. Woof Woof at your Service Excellent lesson plan with slideshow and online activities

2. Every Penny Counts Learn about spending and saving your money and what choices you have

3. Community Helpers are at your Service Comparing goods vs. services

4. Producers and Consumers Goods and services your family uses and produces

 

Assessments & Strategies 1. Unit Test Page 1 Download and print this JPEG

2. Unit Test Page 2 Download and print this JPEG

3. Download SOL test in Word Good assessment

4. Download Economics SOL 1.7 Test in Word 1 page test

Teacher Resources 1. Download and print SOL Review Cards Match the picture Flash cards

2. Buy Economics Posters Good posters

3. Download SOL Free Colored Posters in Word Excellent posters for classroom

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Objective: 1.8 The student will explain that people make choices because they cannot have everything they want.
SOL Review 1. Goods vs. Services Matching Game Drag the pictures to the correct column

2. Venn Diagram Comparing 2 jobs Drag the words to the correct circle

3. Match People to their service Drag the people to the service they perform

4. Compare Goods vs. Services Drag the people to the correct circle

5. Excellent Consumer Interactive Activity It will read and highlight the text for the students

6. Excellent Producers Interactive Activity It will read and highlight the text for the students

7. Excellent Economics 1st Grade SOL webpage Activities, tests, lesson plans etc.

Learning Activities

 

1. Draw and Write Activity Print this pdf and fill in the blanks

2. Josh has Many Wants Story Read this story to your students

3. Josh Decides to Spend Read this story to your students

Study Guides /Research

 

1. Download Economics SOL Study Guide for 1st in PDF Good summary of vocabulary
Lesson Plans 1. Woof Woof at your Service Excellent lesson plan with slideshow and online activities

2. Every Penny Counts Learn about spending and saving your money and what choices you have

3. Community Helpers are at your Service Comparing goods vs. services

4. Producers and Consumers Goods and services your family uses and produces

Assessments & Strategies 1. Unit Test Page 1 Download and print this JPEG

2. Unit Test Page 2 Download and print this JPEG

3. Download SOL Test in Word Good assessment

Teacher Resources 1. Download and print SOL Review Cards Match the picture Flash cards

2. Buy Economics Posters Good posters

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Objective: 1.9 The student will recognize that people save money for the future to purchase goods and services.
SOL Review 1. Goods vs. Services Matching Game Drag the pictures to the correct column

2. Venn Diagram Comparing 2 jobs Drag the words to the correct circle

3. Match People to their service Drag the people to the service they perform

4. Compare Goods vs. Services Drag the people to the correct circle

5. Excellent Consumer Interactive Activity It will read and highlight the text for the students

6. Excellent Producers Interactive Activity It will read and highlight the text for the students

7. Excellent Economics 1st Grade SOL webpage Activities, tests, lesson plans etc.

Learning Activities

 

1. Draw and Write Activity Print this pdf and fill in the blanks

2. Josh has Many Wants Story Read this story to your students

3. Josh Decides to Spend Read this story to your students

4. Download Why Money was Invented Activity in Word Good resource on understanding money

Study Guides /Research

 

1. Download Economics SOL Study Guide for 1st in PDF Good summary of vocabulary
Lesson Plans 1. Woof Woof at your Service Excellent lesson plan with slideshow and online activities

2. Every Penny Counts Learn about spending and saving your money and what choices you have

3. Community Helpers are at your Service Comparing goods vs. services

4. Producers and Consumers Goods and services your family uses and produces

Assessments & Strategies 1. Unit Test Page 1 Download and print this JPEG

2. Unit Test Page 2 Download and print this JPEG

3. Download SOL test in Word Good assessment

Teacher Resources 1. Download and print SOL Review Cards Match the picture Flash cards

2. Buy Economics Posters Good posters

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Objective: 1.10 The student will apply the traits of a good citizen by
  • focusing on fair play, exhibiting good sportsmanship, helping others, and treating others with respect;
  • recognizing the purpose of rules and practicing self-control;
  • working hard in school;
  • taking responsibility for one’s own actions;
  • valuing honesty and truthfulness in oneself and others.
Learning Activities

 

1. Watch Citizenship PowerPoint Online Scenarios of good citizenship are part of the webpages
Assessments & Strategies 1. SOL 1.10 Strategies Strategy ideas

2. Download SOL Test in Word Good assessment

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Objective: 1.11 The student will recognize the symbols and traditional practices that honor and foster patriotism in the United States by
  • identifying the American flag, bald eagle, Washington Monument, and Statue of Liberty;
  • demonstrating respect for the American flag by learning the Pledge of Allegiance.
SOL Review 1. Read the Pledge of Allegiance US Flag website

2. Listen to the Pledge of Allegiance Wav file format

3. Download PDF of Pledge of Allegiance Activity Cut out key words of the pledge of allegiance and paste them over synonyms

Learning Activities

 

1. Excellent Patriotic 1st Grade SOL Webpage Numerous worksheets, tests, and information with pictures

2. Color the Liberty Bell Online Color and then print

3. Color the Statue of Liberty Online Color using the colors provided and then print

4. Color the Bald eagle Online Color using the colors provided and then print

5. Excellent US Symbols webpage with pictures to print and color Information and pictures

Study Guides /Research

 

1. Pledge of Allegiance Words Explained Each word is given the definition on this webpage

2. Statue of Liberty Interesting Facts

3. Download and print this Word Patriotic Symbols Excellent poster or resource

4. Ben's Guide to US Symbols Excellent resource of pictures and easy to read information

Powerpoints 1. Download SOL Millionaire Game US Symbols & Geography
Lesson Plans 1. Download Flag Lesson Plan in PDF Good resource
Assessments & Strategies 1. Download US Symbols Quiz in PDF Great resource

2. Download Unit Test in PDF Great resource

3. Download SOL Test in Word Good assessment

Teacher Resources 1. Download SOL Flash Cards in PDF Excellent picture flash cards

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Objective: 1.12 The student will recognize that communities in Virginia include people who have diverse ethnic origins, customs, and traditions, who make contributions to their communities, and who are united as Americans by common principles.
Learning Activities

 

1. People Around the Word Click on a continent and see a picture of a person from that continent

2. Jeopardy Game about Continent Facts Learn facts about famous landmarks in each continent

Assessments & Strategies 1. SOL Strategies Teaching ideas

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SOL Review 1. Download SOL 1st Grade PowerPoint Multiple-choice test

2. http://www.quia.com/pages/sol1.html SOL 1s tgrade webpage

3. Download Study Guides for each SOL in PDF Study Guides for 1st grade

4. Download SOL Review Cards Colored flash cards

5. Download Fly Swatter Economics SOL Game in Word Great game. Directions found at the bottom of the document

6. Download SOL Question & Answers Test Bank in Word Great resource for using to create games and activities in the classroom

7. Download SOL Flash Cards by SOL in Word Print out these flash cards

8. Download SOL Geography Millionaire PowerPoint Game

9. Download SOL Flash Cards in PDF These vocabulary sorts are aligned with the VDOE Curriculum framework

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Teacher SOL Resources: 1. Print PDF SOL Posters 1st grade Social Studies colorful posters created for each SOL)

2. Interactive Notebooks Buy excellent interactive notetaking notebooks for SOL)

3. Enhanced Scope and Sequence VDOE Lesson plans & websites for each SOL, download in word or pdf)

4. Kidspiration Templates Templates organized by subject and grade

5. Download Jeopardy Powerpoint Game Template Fill in the questions and answers and have fun playing Jeopardy! 25 questions board

6. Download Millionaire Powerpoint Game Template Fill in the questions and answers and have fun playing Millionaire!

7. Download Interactive Notebook Notes in Word Notes for each Social Studies SOL in Microsoft Word

8. Download Microsoft Word Tests for each SOL Tests, charts, resources, check out this super website!

9. Lesson Plans for all SOLS Social Studies SOL lesson plans

10. Brainpop Social Studies Movies Movie clips on Social Studies (Subscription)

11. Download SOL 1st Grade Strategies and Key Terms in PDF Lesson Ideas, strategies, and SOL key vocabulary

12. Find Smartboard Notebook Ready Made Lessons Enter the subject, grade, and Virginia Standards. Excellent Smartboard resource

13. Economics SOL Online Resources Lesson plans, worksheets, activities, and tests

14. Download SOL End of Year Test in Word 20 Question test. This SOL excel assessment anaylzes the test by SOL for each student

15. Download Social Studies Software Correlated to SOLS in PDF Table showing what software aligns with what SOLS

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