Past and present worksheets for Grade 1 Social Studies.

📚 Topic Summary

In Grade 1 Social Studies, learning about the past and present helps us understand how things have changed over time. We look at old photos, talk to older relatives, and compare objects from long ago with what we use today. This helps us see how our lives are different from those of our grandparents and great-grandparents. We also learn that while some things change, others stay the same. This understanding makes us appreciate our history and how it shapes our present.

📅 Part A: Vocabulary

Match the words with their meanings:

✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Use the words past, present, old, new, and then to complete the sentences.

1. Long ago, in the __________, people used horses for transportation.
2. Today, in the __________, we often use cars.
3. An __________ toy might be a wooden doll.
4. A __________ toy might be a video game.
5. Back __________, families gathered around the radio.

🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking

Imagine you could travel back in time. What is one thing you would want to see or experience from the past, and why?