NS Grade 1 Social Studies Curriculum

Lessons and practice for every Grade 1 Social Studies topic. Aligned to what Nova Scotia schools teach. Help your child keep up and build confidence.

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1.1.1

Personal Roles:

1.1.2

Changing Roles:

2.1.1

Role Interactions:

3.1.1

Community Roles:

3.2.1

Cultural Diversity:

3.2.2

Cultural Expression:

3.2.3

Cultural Celebrations:

3.2.4

Indigenous Perspectives:

4.1.1

Community Services:

4.1.2

Community Helpers:

4.1.3

Local Government:

4.1.4

Community Rules:

4.2.1

Basic Needs:

4.2.2

Goods and Services:

4.2.3

Financial Awareness:

4.2.4

Economic Choices:

5.1.1

Past and Present:

5.1.2

Family Stories:

5.1.3

Historical Evidence:

5.1.4

Timeline Creation:

5.2.1

Early Peoples:

5.2.2

Immigration Stories:

5.2.3

Cultural Exchange:

5.2.4

Community Growth:

6.1.1

Local Geography:

6.1.2

Map Skills:

6.1.3

Human Environment:

6.1.4

Environmental Care:

7.1.1

Questioning:

7.1.2

Information Gathering:

7.1.3

Analysis:

7.1.4

Communication:

7.2.1

Perspective Taking:

7.2.2

Decision Making:

7.2.3

Problem Solving:

7.2.4

Reflection:

Grade 1 Social Studies in Nova Scotia

Grade 1 Social Studies in Nova Scotia helps young learners understand their place in the world. Students explore what it means to belong to a family and a community, and they begin to learn about the roles and responsibilities that people have in their daily lives. These early concepts form the foundation for Social Studies learning throughout elementary school.

What Nova Scotia Grade 1 Students Learn

At Grade 1, Nova Scotia students are introduced to key Social Studies themes including:

  • Family structures and relationships
  • Community helpers and their roles
  • Rules, rights, and responsibilities at home and school
  • How people live and work together
  • Connections between people and the places they live

These topics help children develop a sense of identity and belonging while building their understanding of the communities around them.

How StudyPug Supports Grade 1 Social Studies

StudyPug offers lessons and guided practice for every Grade 1 Social Studies topic in the Nova Scotia curriculum. Each lesson uses simple, clear explanations designed for young learners. Parents can work through topics alongside their child, making homework time less stressful and more productive.

Whether your child needs to review something covered in class or wants to get a head start on upcoming topics, StudyPug makes it easy to find exactly what they need.