1 How Do We Get Along in School?
We get along in many ways. We can talk and listen. We can share and take turns.
Read & Do: A Place to Share
2 Why Is It Important to Learn from Each Other?
Each of us is special. We are good at different things.
Read & Do: The Grasshopper’s Choice
3 Why Do Schools Have Rules?
Rules help us get along and stay safe. They help us learn and be fair.
Read & Do: Who Makes the Rules?
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4 Who Works at Your School?
There are many jobs at school. Teachers help us at school. So does the principal.
Read & Do: Ms� Johnson Has Many Jobs
5 How Are We Good Helpers at School?
We can help others at school in many ways. We can take care of our things and do our best at school. We can respect others.
Read & Do: Clara Barton
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6 What Is a Map?
A map is a drawing of a place. A map has symbols. A map has a key.
Read & Do: The Right Kind of Map
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7 What Was School Like Long Ago?
Long ago, schoolhouses were different. Classrooms were different, too.
& Do: From Buggies to Blastoff!
8 What Groups Do We Belong To?
We belong to school groups. We belong to family groups. We belong to community groups.
& Do: My Groups
9 How Are Families Special?
Families have different members. Families live in different homes. Families like different activities.
Read & Do: Families Live in
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10 What Do Families Need and Want?
Families need and want many things. They buy the things they need and want.
Read & Do: From Farm to Table
11 How Do Family Members Care for Each Other?
Family members care for each other in many ways. They help each other and spend time together.
Read & Do: Taking Care of Earth
12 How Do Families Change over Time?
Families change over time. Family members grow older. Families may get bigger or move.
Read & Do: Old Family Pictures
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13 Where Do Families Live?
We live in different places. Places may be small or large. They may be hot or cold. Read & Do: Learning About the Dust Bowl
14 What Are Family Traditions?
Traditions are special ways of doing things. Families have traditions to celebrate special days.
Read & Do: U� S� Symbols and Traditions
15 What Do Good Neighbors Do?
Neighbors are the people who live and work near you. Good neighbors help each other and get along.
Read & Do: Trading for Apples
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Being a Good Citizen Throughout the Year ������������������������������ 180 A new year begins! Think about the next 12 months. How can you be a good citizen all year long? January: Martin Luther King Jr� Day ������������������ 182 February: Black History Month, Presidents’ Day ��������������������������������������������������� 183 March: Women’s History Month �������������������������� 184 April: Visiting Washington, D�C���������������������������� 185 May: Memorial Day �������������������������������������������� 186 June: Flag Day ���������������������������������������������������� 187 July: Independence Day ������������������������������������ 188 August: Visiting National Parks �������������������������� 189 September: Labor Day and Constitution Day���� 190 October: Columbus Day ������������������������������������ 191 November: Veterans Day and Thanksgiving ������ 192 December: Our Capital City ������������������������������ 193 The Pledge of Allegiance ����������������������������������� 194 America �������������������������������������������������������������� 194 Learning About Long Ago ���������������������������������� 195 Maps ����������������������������������������������������� 196 Glossary ������������������������������������������������ 200 Credits ��������������������������������������������������� 213
PA CIFIC OCEAN Lake Tahoe S ac a m n o River SanJoaqui n River C o o ad o River Shasta Lak K amathR Salton Sea C A SCADE RANGE KLAMATH MTS. Mt Shasta Mt Whitney DEATH VALLEY MOJAVE DESERT VASACRAMENTO LLEY SANJOAQUIN VALLEY COAST RANGES COAST RANGES SIERRA NEVA D A Oakland Santa Barbara Redding Los Angeles Long Beach Monterey Fresno Eureka San Jose San Francisco Bakersfield San Luis Obispo Sacramento San Diego Mountains Hills Lowlands N S WE Maps A Map of a Classroom ............................................. 65 Map of Our School .................................................. 71 The World ............................................................... 72 The United States.................................................... 73 The State of California ............................................. 74 Map of Our Community ........................................... 75 Dust Bowl, 1931–1939 ......................................... 155 United States Map ................................................ 196 World Map ........................................................... 198
Primary Sources
You will learn that a primary source of an event is an object created by someone who was there. You can learn about history from old photos and objects.
Photo of Clara Barton
Photo of schoolhouse of long ago
Photo of students in classroom of long ago
Photo of children with hoops, 1908
Hornbook
Photo of horse and buggy
Photo of train of long ago
Photo of car of long ago
Photo of woman using a wringer machine
Photo of teenager and a record player
Photos of dust storms
Quote by Robert Geiger on the Dust Bowl, April 15, 1935
Photos of Dust Bowl families, 1937
Photo of Martin Luther King Jr................................
Photo of Harriet Tubman
Photo of Jackie Robinson
Photo of Susan B. Anthony
Photo of Helen Keller
Photo of book of long ago
Photo of schoolhouse of long ago
School bell
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