First Grade

Social Studies
Unit 1: CITIZENSHIP
Lesson 1: How do we make rules?
Video Opportunity:
Lesson 1
Song: Good Sports
Introduction: Voting
Video: Making Rules

vote

vote- A choice that gets
counted.
In our country, citizens vote to
make the rules. This is called
a direct democracy. For
example, in a classroom you
may vote on the classroom or
playground rules.
1. What are some classroom rules that your class has
voted on?
1. What are some playground rules that your class has
voted on?


Student Response:
1. Some classroom rules that we have voted on are _____.
2. Some playground rules that we have voted on are ____.
rule

rule- Tells you what you
can or cannot do.
Sometimes rules are created by a group of people that have
been chosen by others. This group of people make decisions on
our behalf. We call this representative democracy. For example,
your principal might make important decisions for your own safety
and the safety of your school.
Student Response:
1. One rule that I followed today was _________.
2. People must follow rules ________ because ______.
1. What is one rule you followed
today?
2. Describe a situation where people
must follow rules.

citizen

citizen- A member of our
country.
Citizens in the United States can vote. Good citizens make
careful decisions about their votes. Citizens vote for
leaders. Leaders make rules. Citizens can also vote for
rules.
Student Response:
1. Citizens of the United States can ________.
2. Good citizens can ________.
1. What can citizens of the
United States do?
2. What do good citizens do?

Lets Review!
Lets Review!
1. A ________ is a choice that gets counted.

2. A ________ tells you what you can or cannot
do.
3. A ________ is a member of a country.


Word Bank
citizen rule vote
Additional Vocabulary
direct democracy
direct democracy-
When everyone votes
on rules.
representative democracy

representative democracy-
When a chosen group
of people makes the
rules.
leader

leader- One who is in
charge of others.
decision

decision- To make a
choice.
First Grade
Social Studies
Unit 1: CITIZENSHIP
Lesson 2: How do we show respect?
Video Opportunity:
Lesson 2
Introduction: Good Sports
Video: The Golden Rule

respect

respect- The honor we
show someone.
A good sport plays fairly
and follows the rules. Being
a good sport means you
enjoy the game whether
you win or lose. You show
respect for others.
Student Response:
1. I show respect others by ________ and ________.
1. What are some other ways you can show
respect for others?

right

right- Something that is
due to you.
Citizens of the United States have many rights. For
example, a citizen has the right to vote. Even though
you are still very young to vote, you have other rights.
For example, you have the right to go to school and
learn. You also have the right to feel safe at school.
Student Response:
1. I have the right to ________ and ________.
1. Can you think of other rights
you might have?

opinion

opinion- An idea or
belief.
People have the right to their opinions. It is
important to show respect for the rights and
opinions of others.
Try It!
Share three opinions with a
partner. Use the following
sentence frames:
Dogs are better
than cats.
Student Response:
1. My favorite animal is________.
2. My favorite food is ________.
Lets Review!
1. ________ is honor we show someone.

2. A ________ is something that is due to you.
3. An ________ is an idea or belief.


Word Bank
right Respect opinion
Additional Vocabulary
Golden Rule

Golden Rule- A rule
that says treat others as
you want to be treated.
fact
There are
seven days
in a week.

fact- Something that is
true.
problem

problem- Something
that needs to be solved
or answered.
fairness

fairness- To be treated
the same.