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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Social Studies — Grade 1

Goal 7: The learner will recognize how technology is used at home, school, and in the community.

Objective 7.02. Describe how communication and transportation link communities.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

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Aligned lesson plans

Resources on the web

Trade and Transportation in the United States
In this lesson, students will imagine what it would be like to operate a plane, train, or truck along a trade route across the United States. They will also look at maps of major U.S. transportation networks and will explain how specific products might... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Social Studies)
Provided by: Xpeditions
Finding your way: The underground railroad
Students learn about the dangers that escaping slaves faced on the Underground Railroad. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–3 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic