First Grade Social Studies Study Guide Unit 5
1 rulesIdeas that guide how
people should act and
set limits for what people can do.
Example: We have a rule about wearing a bike helmet to keep us safe.
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boundaries for
behavior
Example: The speed limit tells drives how fast they can drive.
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3 freedom
no limits or controls in choices or actions
Example: We have the freedom to think whatever we want, but we cannot do anything we want.
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fair
treating people justly
Example: The teacher was fair when she let everyone have a chance to play with the new toy.
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when people
get what is right
or fair
Example: Courts are a place where people seek justice.
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conflict
when people disagree
Example: We must work at resolving the conflicts on the playground.
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vote
to make a choice
Example: The students will vote on whether or not the rule is fair.
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majority rule
When more than half of the people agree on a decide
Example: We decided on a way to share the toy by majority rule
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When more than half of the people agree on a decide
Example: We decided on a way to share the toy by majority rule
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rights
something that a person is allowed to have, get, or do
Example: School children have a right to eat lunch during the school day.
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responsibility
a duty or task that you are required or expected to do
Example: After Sam ate lunch, he had the responsibility of throwing his garbage in the trash.
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power
the strength or
ability to do
something
Example: Sammy had power to be the first on the swing because he was the biggest and strongest 5th grader in the school.
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authority
the right to use
power
Example: The principal has the authority to make rules about behavior in the school.
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enforcement
to make sure that people do what is required by a rule or law
Example: The teacher enforced the playground rules.
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consequence
something that happens as a result of an action
Example:Tommy’s consequence for running in the hall was to miss recess.
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reward
a prize or something positive
Example:Tommywas given a star for doing his personal best.
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punishment
a penalty for bad behavior
Example:Tommy was punished for breaking a school rule.
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17 compassion
a feeling of wanting to help someone
Example: He felt compassion for his brother.
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being brave in difficult or dangerous situations
Example: The soldier showed courage under fire.
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19 honesty
showing truth and fairness
Example: Susie displayed honesty when she admitted to breaking the vase.
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to show or express disagreement or opposition
Example: They protested against the unfair law.
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21 national holiday
a legal holiday created to honor a person or event important in history
Example: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a national holiday.
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country
a part of the world
with its own name,
people and laws
Example: The United States of America is our country.
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symbol
an object that stands for or represents a
an idea, quality, or group
Example: The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of the United States of America. (SS010507)
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United States
of America
the name of our
country
Example: We live in the United States of America.
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citizen
a person in a school,
town, or country that
has rights and responsibilities as a member of that group
Example: As a member of my community, I have rights and responsibilities.
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equality
using the same rules for everyone
Example: Martin Luther King, Jr. fought for equality.
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leadership
the ability to guide, direct of influence people
Example: The President showed his leadership skills in the conflict.
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patriotism
love of one’s country
Example: He showed his patriotism by proudly displaying the U.S. flag.
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opportunity
A chance or possibility to do something
Example: You'll have an opportunity to ask questions after the presentation.
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impress
to gain the respect of another
Example: The queen was impressed by the size and beauty of The White House.
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continents
the seven large unbroken land masses on earth
Example: The United States is located on the continent of North America.
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Neighborhood
a group of people
who live near one
another or in a particular district or area
Example: I live in a neighborhood near school.
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