Will this help with my child's Grade 1 social studies homework?

Yes. StudyPug covers every Grade 1 social studies strand in the Newfoundland and Labrador curriculum, from community helpers and cultural diversity to map skills and family stories, so your child gets support right when they need it.

What do the Grade 1 social studies lessons look like?

Each lesson uses step-by-step explanations and guided practice to walk students through topics like personal roles, Indigenous perspectives, and basic needs, making it easy for Grade 1 students to follow along and build understanding.

Is there a provincial test for Grade 1 social studies in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Grade 1 is not a provincial assessment year for social studies in Newfoundland and Labrador. Provincial assessments are held at later grade levels, so Grade 1 focuses on building foundational knowledge and skills.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and computers, so your child can access Grade 1 social studies lessons and practice at home, on the go, or wherever learning happens.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

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NL Grade 1 Social Studies Curriculum

Help your child explore their world with lessons and practice built around the Newfoundland and Labrador curriculum - covering community, culture, history, and geography for Grade 1.

NL Grade 1 Social Studies Curriculum

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1.1.1Personal Roles
- Understanding Individual Roles
1.1.2Changing Roles
- How Roles Change Over Time
2.1.1Role Interactions
- Impact of Roles on Others
3.1.1Community Roles
- Roles in Different Settings
3.2.1Cultural Diversity
- Diversity Within Communities
3.2.2Cultural Expression
- Ways People Express Culture
3.2.3Cultural Celebrations
- Community Celebrations and Events
3.2.4Indigenous Perspectives
- First Peoples Ways of Life
4.1.1Community Services
- Essential Community Services
4.1.2Community Helpers
- Roles of Community Workers
4.1.3Local Government
- Basic Government Functions
4.1.4Community Rules
- Laws and Safety
4.2.1Basic Needs
- Community Resources
4.2.2Goods and Services
- Types of Businesses
4.2.3Financial Awareness
- Introduction to Money
4.2.4Economic Choices
- Making Simple Decisions
5.1.1Past and Present
- Changes in Community Life
5.1.2Family Stories
- Family and Community History
5.1.3Historical Evidence
- Using Historical Sources
5.1.4Timeline Creation
- Sequencing Events
5.2.1Early Peoples
- First Peoples History
5.2.2Immigration Stories
- Coming to the Community
5.2.3Cultural Exchange
- Sharing Between Cultures
5.2.4Community Growth
- How Communities Change
6.1.1Local Geography
- Features of Our Community
6.1.2Map Skills
- Basic Mapping Concepts
6.1.3Human Environment
- People and Places
6.1.4Environmental Care
- Caring for Our Surroundings
7.1.1Questioning
- Asking About Community
7.1.2Information Gathering
- Finding Answers
7.1.3Analysis
- Understanding Evidence
7.1.4Communication
- Sharing Findings
7.2.1Perspective Taking
- Different Points of View
7.2.2Decision Making
- Making Choices
7.2.3Problem Solving
- Finding Solutions
7.2.4Reflection
- Thinking About Learning

Grade 1 Social Studies

About Grade 1 Newfoundland and Labrador social studies

Newfoundland and Labrador follows the Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum for social studies, organized around identity, community, culture, and inquiry. In Grade 1, students explore personal and community roles, cultural diversity and Indigenous perspectives, basic needs and goods and services, family stories and timelines, local geography and map skills, and foundational inquiry skills like questioning and reflection. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons and guided practice aligned to every strand.

Strands: Personal and Community Roles, Cultural Diversity, Economic Awareness, History and Time, and Geography and Environment
Step-by-step lessons and worked examples for every topic
Practice problems and guided activities for each strand
Aligned to the Newfoundland and Labrador Grade 1 social studies curriculum

Curriculum topics by strand

Browse lessons and practice problems organized by strand and aligned to the Newfoundland and Labrador social studies curriculum.

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NL Grade 1 Social Studies Topics

Personal Roles: Students examine their own roles and how those roles change, and explore how individuals interact within families and communities.
Cultural Diversity and Indigenous Perspectives: Lessons cover cultural expression, celebrations, and Indigenous perspectives, helping students appreciate the diversity present in Newfoundland and Labrador communities.
Community and Economics: Students learn about community helpers, local government, community rules, basic needs, goods and services, and making simple economic choices.
History and Time: Topics include family stories, historical evidence, timeline creation, early peoples, immigration stories, and how communities have grown over time.
Geography and Environment: Students explore local geography, map skills, the relationship between people and their environment, and the importance of environmental care.
Inquiry Skills: Foundational skills such as questioning, information gathering, analysis, communication, perspective taking, decision making, and reflection are practiced throughout the course.

How StudyPug Helps NL Grade 1 Social Studies Students

When a Grade 1 student is unsure about a topic - whether it is understanding community roles or reading a simple map - StudyPug provides clear, step-by-step explanations and guided practice that match what Newfoundland and Labrador schools are teaching. You can find grade 1 social studies help organized by strand so your child can jump straight to what they need.

Parents can also explore the nl grade 2 social studies curriculum to see what comes next, making it easier to support your child as they progress through school.

Aligned to NL Grade 1 Social Studies Curriculum

Every lesson and practice problem on StudyPug is built around the Newfoundland and Labrador social studies curriculum for Grade 1, covering the same strands and topics that students encounter in class - from cultural diversity and Indigenous perspectives to geography and inquiry skills - so families can trust that the support matches what teachers are delivering.

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Last updated June 5, 2026

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