SS1H1American Historical Figures
Read about and describe the life of historical figures in American history.
Appears in: Social Studies, Grade 1
Expectations
SS1H1.aIdentify the contributions made by these figures: Benjamin Franklin (inventor/author/
statesman), Thomas Jefferson (Declaration of Independence), Meriwether Lewis and
William Clark with Sacagawea (exploration), Theodore Roosevelt (National Parks and the
environment), George Washington Carver (science), and Ruby Bridges (civil rights).SS1H1.bDescribe how everyday life of these historical figures is similar to and different from
everyday life in the present (for example: food, clothing, homes, transportation,
communication, recreation, etc.).
Georgia Milestones coverage
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