Step One Social Studies 1.1: Me, My Community, and My World

This is the first Social Studies path in the Garbanzo Academy. This introductory path helps students understand themselves, their families, and the communities where they live. Students learn to describe their own identities and family roles, explain the importance of rules, and recognize the jobs of community helpers. They explore important places in neighborhoods, read simple maps and globes, and compare different types of communities such as cities and towns. Students also learn about traditions and celebrations, identify symbols of community membership, and practice being good citizens by helping others and taking care of their environment.

Designed especially for Multilingual Learners (MLLs), this path includes both simplified informational texts and engaging narrative stories that use repetition, comparisons, visuals, and clear academic language to build social studies understanding while supporting English language development.