Grade 1 - Social Studies
6 printable versions - On Level - About 8 minutes each
Grade 1 - Social Studies - On Level
Worksheet 1Who helps lead the school?
Which duty belongs to a school board member?
Who could help “present a shared suggestion”?
Where does a fire chief serve most directly?
What shows responsible leadership by a mayor?
Who helps lead the library?
Which duty belongs to a coach?
Who could help “plan a class lesson”?
Where does a bus driver serve most directly?
What shows responsible leadership by a fire chief?
Community leaders serve groups by listening, organizing work, making or carrying out decisions, and taking responsibility for results. First graders may recognize a mayor, teacher, or principal but think leadership simply means telling others what to do. This worksheet connects each role with a place, duty, and realistic decision. Children identify who could address a park problem, which leader belongs to a school district, why public input matters, and how a leader works with other people. Support questions use familiar classroom and school roles. Standard and challenge items widen the circle to town councils, safety departments, and state government without expecting children to memorize adult job descriptions. Watch for choices based on uniforms or gender. The useful evidence is the responsibility stated in the scenario. A leader's authority should match the group or place affected by the decision.
A town park needs improvement. A mayor or council can hear community ideas and help decide a plan because the park belongs to the town.
Choosing the most familiar adult instead of the leader responsible for the stated place.
Match the decision with the leader whose role serves that group or place.