This handbook outlines the grade 1 course entitled "People at Home and at School." A statement of the California philosophy of history-social studies education precedes the handbook's three sections. The first two sections present major goals of the overall program, an overview of social studies content for grades K-6, and a chart of content areas for grades K-12. Section 3 describes the topics, concepts, skills, learning activities, and media resources for the first grade level. Topics covered include individual development, safety, time concepts, family, social roles, rules, the relationship of home to school, school and family needs, cooperation, conflict, and communication. Two appendices contain California education codes concerning history and social science instruction and the observance of special events. A list of media resources is also included. (LP)