CurriculumGrade 1Social Studies

Then and Now

Aligned to C3.D2.His.2 — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.

What this lesson teaches

Long ago, things were different than they are today. Homes, toys, and the way people travel have all changed.

Worked example

Long ago people rode in wagons pulled by horses, but now we ride in cars.

Practice questions

  1. Name one thing that is different from long ago.
  2. How did people travel long ago?
  3. Name a toy you think is new.

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Antes y ahora

Hace mucho tiempo, las cosas eran diferentes a como son hoy. Las casas, los juguetes y la forma de viajar han cambiado.

Ejemplo: Hace mucho tiempo las personas viajaban en carretas tiradas por caballos, pero ahora viajamos en autos.

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