Social Studies Webpage

It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one drives, nor the amount of money one has in the bank, that counts. These mean nothing. It is simply service that measures success. -- George Washington Carver

	1st Grade
	Community-- a place where people live, work, and play Contribution-- the act of giving or doing something Tradition-- a custom or belief that happens over a long time	Words to Know: Change-- something that happens to make things different Time Line-- shows the sequence of events occurring in the past or in the present Click here for a George Washington Carver biography!	Family-- a group of people who care for one another Holiday-- a day on which something or someone is honored or remembered Symbol-- a picture or thing that stands for something else Patriotic-- showing respect for and loving a country
	People to Know:
	George Washington: He was born in Virginia. He was a farmer. He became a brave leader of soldiers. He was the first President of the United States. He is known as the "Father of Our Country."
	Benjamin Franklin: He proved that electricity was present in lightning through his kite experiment. He started the first library and the first volunteer fire department in America.
	Abraham Lincoln: He was born in a log cabin. He taught himself how to read. He became a United States President. He was known as "Honest Abe."
	George Washington Carver: He was an African American who studied science and plants. He became a teacher. He developed hundreds of uses for peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans. top of page
Holidays to Remember:
Columbus Day: This is a day to remember Christopher Columbus, who was the person that discovered America. It is celebrated in October. Columbus Coloring Page Here!
Presidents' Day: This is a day to remember all United States Presidents, especially George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. It is celebrated in February. Presidents' Day Coloring Pages here!
Independence Day (Fourth of July): This is a holiday to remember when America became a new country. It is sometimes called America's birthday. It is celebrated in July. Independence Day Games and Activities

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Patriotic Symbols to Know:

American Flag: The United States flag has 13 stripes. Seven are red and 6 are white. It also has 50 white stars on a blue background. The stripes represent the 13 original colonies. The 50 stars represent the 50 states in the U.S.

The first U.S. flag was designed in 1777. The flag has been changed many times since then. New stars are added each time new states join the union.

Bald Eagle: The bald eagle is a large, powerful, brown bird with a white head and tail. The Founding Fathers chose the bald eagle to be the national bird of the United States in 1782. This majestic bird can only be found in North America.

The word "bald" does not mean that this bird has no feathers. Instead, it comes from the word piebald, an old word which means "marked with white."

The Statue of Liberty: This statue is located in New York. The Statue of Liberty symbolizes freedom throughout the world. The Statue was actually a gift from the people of France.

The Washington Monument: This is located in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall. It has four sides and is made out of stone. It honors George Washington, who was the "Father of our Country," a General, a Founding Father, and the first president of the United States.

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Speech-Language Clinician
Preschool Resource Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools

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Updated 11/19/06

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