Unit 1 Groups Students will be expected to: 1.1.1 demonstrate an understanding of the importance of interactions between people; 1.1.2 demonstrate an understanding of the similarity and diversity of social and cultural groups; and 1.1.3 demonstrate an understanding that people within groups have rights and responsibilities.
Unit 2 Our Environment Students will be expected to: 1.2.1 describe how plants and animals meet their needs in a given environment; 1.2.2 plan and conduct investigations that explore similarities and differences between plants and animals; 1.2.3 observe and describe how living things respond to changes in solar energy that occur on a daily and seasonal cycle; 1.2.4 record observations and display data to explain seasonal changes; 1.2.5 describe how people depend upon and interact with different natural environments; and 1.2.6 take age-appropriate action to practice responsible behavior in caring for the environment.
Unit 3 Healthy Lifestyles Students will be expected to: 1.3.1 understand, develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle; 1.3.2 explain how good eating habits contribute to health and well-being; 1.3.3 identify habits and products that are harmful to our health; and 1.3.4 understand and practice safety skills. Unit 4 Community Students will be expected to: 1.4.1 demonstrate an understanding that the way people live in their community evolves over time; 1.4.2 demonstrate an understanding that signs, symbols, direction and scale are used to represent landmarks and locations; 1.4.3 recognize that Aboriginal peoples’ relationship with place has changed over time; 1.4.4 explain how interactions between communities (local, national, and global) have changed over time; 1.4.5 demonstrate an understanding of the factors that influence how needs and wants are met; and 1.4.6 demonstrate an understanding of how communities depend on each other for the exchange of goods and services.