Introduction
This is the Grade 1 Social Science course (Ages 6–7). It is written so a child can learn with a teacher, a parent, or a careful older sibling. Every lesson tells you what will happen, why it matters, how to try it, and how to know you understood. The PlusOne / HBC teacher’s guide PDF sits beside the lessons so you can open the original pages when you want the full book.
What you will learn
You will grow in Social Science through these units: Identity; Myself and my friends; Myself and my school; Roles of family members; Family norms and values; My country and ethnic groups; National flag; National school pledge; The national anthem; Tangible Heritage and 6 more units. By the end you should be able to talk about each idea, try a task, and connect it to home and Zimbabwe.
How we learn
We learn in tiny steps. We look, we say, we do, we praise. If the child looks away, we pause. Short, happy lessons beat long, hard ones.
What you need
Crayons, paper, and something to count or hold. An adult nearby to help. A map of Zimbabwe if you have one, or a drawing of your home and school.
Books and PDFs
- PlusOne HBC Social Science Grade 1 TG teachers-guide · 105 pages
- PlusOne Grade 1 Schemes of work T1 scheme-of-work · 127 pages
- PlusOne Grade 1 Schemes of work T2 scheme-of-work · 137 pages
Units and lessons
1. Identity
This unit is called “Identity”. In Grade 1 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
- Discover: Identity 30 min
- Learn: Identity 30 min
- Practise: Identity 30 min
- Show: Identity 25 min
2. Myself and my friends
This unit is called “Myself and my friends”. In Grade 1 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
- Discover: Myself and my friends 30 min
- Learn: Myself and my friends 30 min
- Practise: Myself and my friends 30 min
- Show: Myself and my friends 25 min
3. Myself and my school
This unit is called “Myself and my school”. In Grade 1 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
- Discover: Myself and my school 30 min
- Learn: Myself and my school 30 min
- Practise: Myself and my school 30 min
- Show: Myself and my school 25 min
4. Roles of family members
This unit is called “Roles of family members”. In Grade 1 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
5. Family norms and values
This unit is called “Family norms and values”. In Grade 1 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
6. My country and ethnic groups
This unit is called “My country and ethnic groups”. In Grade 1 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
7. National flag
This unit is called “National flag”. In Grade 1 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
- Discover: National flag 30 min
- Learn: National flag 30 min
- Practise: National flag 30 min
- Show: National flag 25 min
8. National school pledge
This unit is called “National school pledge”. In Grade 1 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
- Discover: National school pledge 30 min
- Learn: National school pledge 30 min
- Practise: National school pledge 30 min
- Show: National school pledge 25 min
9. The national anthem
This unit is called “The national anthem”. In Grade 1 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
- Discover: The national anthem 30 min
- Learn: The national anthem 30 min
- Practise: The national anthem 30 min
- Show: The national anthem 25 min
10. Tangible Heritage
This unit is called “Tangible Heritage”. In Grade 1 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
- Discover: Tangible Heritage 30 min
- Learn: Tangible Heritage 30 min
- Practise: Tangible Heritage 30 min
- Show: Tangible Heritage 25 min
11. Intangible heritage
This unit is called “Intangible heritage”. In Grade 1 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
- Discover: Intangible heritage 30 min
- Learn: Intangible heritage 30 min
- Practise: Intangible heritage 30 min
- Show: Intangible heritage 25 min
12. Attributes of Ubuntu/Unhu/Vumunhu
This unit is called “Attributes of Ubuntu/Unhu/Vumunhu”. In Grade 1 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
13. Work at home and school
This unit is called “Work at home and school”. In Grade 1 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
14. Work at home and school produces goods and services
This unit is called “Work at home and school produces goods and services”. In Grade 1 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
15. Use of leisure time at home and school
This unit is called “Use of leisure time at home and school”. In Grade 1 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
16. Indigenous and modern games
This unit is called “Indigenous and modern games”. In Grade 1 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
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