113.12(c)(1)
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TEKS Grade 1 Social Studies
Complete guide to 18 Knowledge & Skills statements and 48 Student Expectations. Codified at 19 TAC §113.12 · Adopted 2022
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Complete TEKS Standards for Grade 1 Social Studies
Every Knowledge & Skills statement (K&S) below is followed by its specific Student Expectations. These are the official Texas Education Agency standards — extracted verbatim from TAC Chapter 113 (Adopted 2022). Click any standard for upcoming animated lessons.
113.12(c)(2)
History
The student understands how historical figures helped shape the state and nation. The student is expected to:
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113.12(c)(2)(A)
identify contributions of historical figures, including Sam Houston, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr., who have influenced the state and nation; and identify
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113.12(c)(2)(B)
compare the lives of historical figures who have influenced the state and nation. compare
113.12(c)(3)
Geography
The student understands the relative location of places. The student is expected to:
113.12(c)(4)
Geography
The student understands the purpose of geographic tools, including maps and globes. The student is expected to:
113.12(c)(5)
Geography
The student understands physical and human characteristics of place to better understand their community and the world around them. The student is expected to:
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113.12(c)(5)(A)
identify and describe the physical characteristics of place such as landforms, bodies of water, Earth's resources, and weather; and identify
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113.12(c)(5)(B)
identify and describe how geographic location influences the human characteristics of place such as shelter, clothing, food, and activities. identify
113.12(c)(6)
Economics
The student understands how families meet basic human needs. The student is expected to:
113.12(c)(7)
Economics
The student understands the concepts of goods and services. The student is expected to:
113.12(c)(8)
Economics
The student understands the condition of not being able to have all the goods and services one wants. The student is expected to:
113.12(c)(9)
Economics
The student understands the value of work. The student is expected to:
113.12(c)(10)
Government
The student understands the purpose of rules and laws. The student is expected to:
113.12(c)(11)
Government
The student understands the role of authority figures and public officials. The student is expected to:
113.12(c)(12)
Citizenship
The student understands characteristics of good citizenship as exemplified by historical figures and other individuals. The student is expected to:
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113.12(c)(12)(A)
identify characteristics of good citizenship, including truthfulness, justice, equality, respect for oneself and others, responsibility in daily life, and participation in government by educating oneself about the issues, respectfully holding public officials to their word, and voting; and identify
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113.12(c)(12)(B)
identify historical figures and other individuals who have exemplified good citizenship such as Benjamin Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. identify
113.12(c)(13)
Citizenship
The student understands important symbols, customs, and celebrations that represent American beliefs and principles that contribute to our national identity. The student is expected to:
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113.12(c)(13)(A)
explain state and national patriotic symbols, including the United States and Texas flags, the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, and the Alamo; explain
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113.12(c)(13)(B)
recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag and the Pledge to the Texas Flag; recite
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113.12(c)(13)(C)
identify anthems and mottoes of Texas and the United States; identify
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113.12(c)(13)(D)
explain and practice voting as a way of making choices and decisions; and explain
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113.12(c)(13)(E)
explain how patriotic customs and celebrations reflect American individualism and freedom. explain
113.12(c)(14)
Culture
The student understands the importance of family and community beliefs, language, and traditions. The student is expected to:
113.12(c)(15)
Science, technology, and society
The student identifies individuals who created or invented new technology and understands how technology affects daily life, past and present. The student is expected to:
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113.12(c)(15)(A)
describe how technology has affected the ways families live; describe
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113.12(c)(15)(B)
describe how technology has affected communication, transportation, and recreation; and describe
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113.12(c)(15)(C)
identify the contributions of scientists and inventors such as Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Garrett Morgan. identify
113.12(c)(16)
Social studies skills
The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:
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113.12(c)(16)(A)
identify and state facts based on relevant evidence; identify
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113.12(c)(16)(B)
identify different kinds of historical sources and artifacts and explain how they can be used to study the past; identify
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113.12(c)(16)(C)
gather information about a topic using a variety of valid oral and visual sources such as interviews, music, pictures, symbols, and artifacts with adult assistance; and gather
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113.12(c)(16)(D)
sequence and categorize information. sequence
113.12(c)(17)
Social studies skills
The student communicates in oral, visual, and written forms. The student is expected to:
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113.12(c)(17)(A)
use a simple timeline to distinguish among past, present, and future; use
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113.12(c)(17)(B)
use a calendar to describe and measure time in days, weeks, months, and years; use
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113.12(c)(17)(C)
communicate information visually, orally, or in writing based on knowledge and experiences in social studies; communicate
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113.12(c)(17)(D)
create and interpret visual and written material; create
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113.12(c)(17)(E)
use social studies terminology correctly; and use
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113.12(c)(17)(F)
apply and practice classroom rules and procedures for listening and responding respectfully. apply
113.12(c)(18)
Social studies skills
The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others. The student is expected to:
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113.12(c)(18)(A)
use democratic procedures to collaborate with others when making decisions on issues in the classroom, school, or community; and use
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113.12(c)(18)(B)
use problem-solving and decision-making processes to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution. use