Updated in 2026 - Grade 1 – Local Communities Unit – British Columbia (BC) Social Studies Curriculum. This resource covers all the outcomes in the Grade 1, British Columbia (BC) Social Studies Curriculum – Local Communities unit.
There are 250 activity sheets that cover the outcomes in the social studies curriculum. This comprehensive unit contains readings, hands-on activities, true/false, diagrams, exit cards, reflections, word searches and more. We’ve presented the material in a variety of text forms, including reports, news articles, blog posts, and stories. There is also a unit test and answer pages for all activities!
This best-selling resource has been updated in 2026 to include even more engaging worksheets and hands-on activities.
Some of the concepts that are covered:
- What Is A Community?
- What Makes a Good Community Member?
- Natural Features
- Natural Resources in our Environment
- Interacting Responsibly With Natural Features
- Poster: Protecting Our Natural Features
- Respecting the Natural Environment
- Built Features
- Memory Game – Natural vs Built Features
- Services In My Community
- Our Responsibilities In The Community
- Role-Play: Services In Action
- Story: Differences in My Community
- Foods From Other Countries
- Speaking Different Language
- Simon Says: The Language Edition
- Student Roles
- Responsibilities At School And Home
- Activity – Student Responsibilities Charades
- School Community and School Rules
- Understanding Bullying
- Helping Each Other
- Role-Play: Being A Helper
- Rules at Home
- Local Community - Mayor
- Electing Our Leaders
- Becoming Mayor
- Making Decisions As A Community Leader
- Story: Laws in the Community
- Activity – Rules vs. Laws
- Changing Roles – Your Parents
- Relationships At School
- Relationships At Home – My Family
- Order of Events
- Key Events In Your Community
- Celebrations In Your Community
- History of Your Community
- First People In Your Community
- Unit Test
- Answer Pages For All Activities
Check out the preview of this unit to learn more about how it can benefit your students. This is a comprehensive unit that will save you hours of planning! It has been tested and found effective in helping students achieve the learning standards in the social studies curriculum.
GOOGLE AND PDF VERSIONS BOTH INCLUDED!
