Linden Community Schools

Social Studies Curriculum

Kindergarten: Myself and My World

Big Idea/Unit All About Me (History) Generalization: Individual people change over time.
Focus Questions ¨ How do I measure time? ¨ How have I changed since I was born?
Key Concepts/Vocabulary Calendar, week, months, year, seasons, holidays Chronological order, time (yesterday, today, tomorrow, past, present),
Objectives TLW be able to relate time to weeks, months and years. TLW be able to place events in their lives and lives of others in chronological order. TLW be able to explain two ways they have changed since birth.
Benchmarks Addressed
1.1.1.EE 1.1.2.EE 1.1.3.EE 1.1.4.EE 1.3.1.EE	Definition Identify analog and digital clocks as instruments to tell time (See math) Use weeks, months, and years as intervals of time (See math) Distinguish between the distant past and the present Place events of their lives and the lives of others in chronological order Use a variety of records to construct a narrative about their personal or family histories
Suggested Activities/ Resources/Technology · Time · Self/Family History		Suggested Assessment · Presentation: Chronological order of 3 photos of self in different time of life (baby, toddler, current) · See MI CLIMB Document “Assessment Task in appendix.

Linden Community Schools

Social Studies Curriculum

Kindergarten: Myself and My World

Big Idea/Unit About My Classroom (Geography) Generalization: Our environment is made up of places where we work and play.
Focus Questions ¨ What is an environment? ¨ Where do I find things in my classroom? ¨ What are important rooms in the school?
Key Concepts/Vocabulary Location, region, school, office, kitchen, lunch room, playground, library, bathroom, gym, classroom
Objectives TLW be able to identify locations & regions in their school environment.
Benchmarks Addressed
2.1.2.EE 2.2.1.EE 2.2.3.EE 2.3.1.EE 2.4.1.EE 5.1.2.EE	Definition Describe the natural characteristics of places Describe how people use the environment to meet human needs and wants Suggest ways the people can help improve their environment Identify locations of significance in their immediate environment and explain reasons for their location Identify regions in their immediate environment and describe their characteristics and boundaries Acquire information through observation in their classroom.
Suggested Activities/ Resources/Technology · Classroom helper: Office messages, lunch count, etc. · Playtime Centers Planning Board/Signs · The Gingerbread Man Escapes Activity (The Gingerbread Baby) · Where in the school is______?		Suggested Assessment · Informal Teacher Observation: Students will demonstrate the ability to properly locate classroom items and specific areas in the school. · See MI CLIMB Document “Assessment Task” in appendix, page _____.

Linden Community Schools

Social Studies Curriculum

Kindergarten: Myself and My World

Big Idea/Unit Working Together (Civics) Generalization: Rules help us work and play safely.
Focus Questions * Why do we need rules? *What is my responsibility to others? * How can we resolve conflicts?
Key Concepts/Vocabulary Sharing, cooperation, choice, consequences, fairness/justice, teamwork
Objectives TLW discuss fairness/justice, develop rules and understand consequences.
Benchmarks Addressed
1.4.1.EE 3.1.1.EE 3.1.2.EE 3.2.1.EE 3.4.1.EE 3.4.2.EE 6.1.1.EE 6.1.2.EE 6.2.1.EE 7.1.1.EE 7.1.2.EE	Definition Recalls (discusses) situations where good and bad choices have been made and consequences that have resulted Cite examples of authority in their classroom Describe consequences of not having rules Identify aspects of life at school that illustrate fairness and freedom Identify rules at school and consider consequences for breaking rules Describe fair ways for groups to make decisions Pose a question about a matter of public concern that they have encountered in school Compare their own viewpoint about the matter raised with that of another individual Engage each other in conversations about issues pertaining to governing their school Help determine, understand and enforce school rules Participate in projects designed to help others in their local community
Suggested Activities/ Resources/Technology · Class/School Rules · Little Red Hen Activity · "I Care" Cat / Conflict Resolution · (Peace Table to resolve conflicts) · I'm Sorry (Little Critter), Mercer Mayer Core Democratic Values Justice 1. Take turns and be fair to others: Read: Fair Bears Learn About Justice. Life 1. Rules keep you safe. Follow them. Read: No Jumping on the bed. Truth 1. Tell the truth. Video: George Washington, Living History Productions, Inc. Rule of Law 2. Rules are made for everyone to follow. Draw a picture to show how you follow rules at school.		Suggested Assessment · Teacher observation of child's behavior and demonstration of following classroom/school rules. · Illustrate classroom rules · Role play classroom rules · See MI CLIMB Document “Assessment Task in appendix, page _____.

Linden Community Schools

Social Studies Curriculum

Kindergarten: Myself and My World

Big Idea/Unit Getting and Using Money (Economics) Generalization: Money helps us buy things that we need .
Focus Questions ¨ How and why do we use money?
Key Concepts/Vocabulary Money, dollar, penny, nickel, dime, earn, spend
Objectives TLW be able to associate currency with buying power.
Benchmarks Addressed
1.1.1.EE 1.1.2.EE 4.1.1.EE 4.1.2.EE 4.3.2.EE	Definition Identify analog and digital clocks as instruments to tell time Use weeks, months and years as intervals of time Identify ways families produce and consume goods and services List ways that individuals can conserve limited resources Identify goods and services their school provides and the people who provide them
Suggested Activities/ Resources/Technology · Moola Moola – savings program from State Bank · Snack time (limited resources)		Suggested Assessment · Informal Teacher observation: Students will demonstrate how people use U.S. currency in roles as producers and consumers. · See MI CLIMB Document “Assessment Task” in appendix, page ____.

Core Democratic Values

Early Elementary Definitions:

Justice: Take turns and be fair to others.

Life: Rules keep you safe. Follow them.

Truth: Tell the truth.

Rule of Law: Rules are made for everyone to follow.

Generalization: Rules are important. They keep us safe and protect us.

CORE DEMOCRATIC VALUES

Suggested Activities

Justice:

1. Take turns and be fair to others:

a. Draw a picture to show one way you take turns in school.

b. Draw a picture that shows one way you take turns on the playground.

c. Read: Fair Bears Learn About Justice.

d. Draw a picture of one example of justice in the story.

Life:

1. Rules keep you safe. Follow them.

a. Read: No Jumping on the Bed.

b. Draw a picture of how the rule in the story would keep the little boy safe.

c. Draw a picture of a rule that keeps you safe at school.

d. Draw a picture of a rule that keeps you safe at home.

Truth:

1. Tell the truth.

Rule of Law:

1. Rules are made for everyone to follow.

a. Draw a picture to show how you follow rules at school.

b. Draw a picture to show how you follow rules at home.