Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Map

Grade K

Kindergarten Social Studies Curriculum Map Overview

2008

Connecting Themes in Kindergarten Social Studies

Unit one teaches the students the over arching Connecting Themes which teachers must emphasize all year long. They will be bolded throughout the curriculum map. Each unit will also include unit enduring understandings.

All of Social Studies should be taught through Balanced Literacy in Shared Reading time, by using Focus Poetry, and Writer’s Workshop.

See Linking the Languagefor additional connections.

Connecting Themes in Kindergarten Social Studies / Application of skills/ Ideas teachers can use to teach skills
Culture- The student will be aware that culture is things we believe and how we act because of these beliefs.
Individuals, Groups, and Institutions- The student will be aware that what we do affects others.
Location The student will be aware that where we live affects every part of our lives.
Scarcity: When there is not enough of what we want or need, we must make another choice and that choice has a cost.
Time, Change, and Continuity: The student will be aware that things remain the same although we have changes. / Culture- Is who you are, where you come from, how you live, where you live, religion, beliefs, and everything that goes on around you. Teachers will spend this first month discussing with students how this concept and every other one listed relates to the students personal life.The different types of music, living in the country and living in the city- how the activities would be different. The different traditions from classrooms, grade levels, world wide traditions, customs. Bring in Holidays from around the world.
Individuals, Groups, Institutions- Discuss how what we do affects others. Example: If someone is talking in class, and you decide to talk then you have a choice and a consequence.
Location- Where you live affects how you get to school. Example: bus, walker, car rider. Where we live affects our activities. What do you like to do? What if you lived in Alaska where it snows most of the year? What if you lived near the ocean? What if you lived in a different country?
Scarcity- Running out of things, not enough of things. You go to get school supplies and there are no supplies left. You want a toy but the store is sold out. How does this make you feel? Are there things you can think of that people do not have enough of?
Time, Change, and Continuity- Change happens and things change throughout a person’s life. Example: School rules stay the same, but classroom rules will change. As you get older and move up the grades you have more privileges.

Unit 1 – August - Connecting Themes in Kindergarten Social Studies

Themes & Enduring Understandings /
Standards
/ Essential Questions / Content Terms / Resources
Culture - The student will be aware that culture is things we believe and how we act because of these beliefs.
Individuals, Groups, and Institutions - The student will be aware that what we do affects others.
Location - The student will be aware that where we live affects every part of our lives.
Scarcity - When there is not enough of what we, want or need, we must make another choice and that choice has a cost.
Time, Change, and Continuity - The student will be aware that things remain the same although we have changes. / SSKG1 The student will describe American culture by explaining diverse community and family celebrations and customs.
SSKCG2 The student will retell stories that illustrate positive character traits and will explain how the people in the stories show the qualities of honesty, patriotism,
SSCG1a,b The student will demonstrate an understanding of good citizenship: a. Explain how rules are made and why. b. Explain why rules should be followed
SSKG3 – The student will state the city and state and school when he is. / Broad – What are the enduring understandings we will be talking about this year
Specific – What are enduring understandings?
Why do we say the Pledge of Allegiance? Why do we sing our National Anthem?
What city do we live in?
What school do I attend?
Why should we follow rules? / “Pledge of Allegiance” “The Star-Spangled Banner”
Pledge
Allegiance
Star-Spangled Banner
Rules – school, class
Consequence
Behavior
Character word of the week
City
State
(school name)
rules / Social Studies Books:
Rules
School Rules
No Rules for Rex
Following Rules
Being Responsible
American Symbols(bb)
My Flag (6 pk)
American Symbols: The American Flag
Symbols of Freedom –
The LibertyBell

The Star Spangled

Banner
School list of character word of the week.
School’s Behavior Plan in School notebook
United Streaming:
“Going to School Is Your Job”
“What is Respect?”

Unit 2 – September - The People in Our Neighborhood observing Labor Day

Themes & Enduring Understandings / Standards / Essential Questions / Content Terms / Resources
Culture- The student will be aware that culture is things we believe and how we act because of these beliefs.
Individuals, Groups, and Institutions- The student will be aware that what we do affects others.
Scarcity: When there is not enough of what we, want or need, we must make another choice and that choice has a cost.
Time, Change, and Continuity: The student will be aware that things remain the same although we have changes.
Location The student will be aware that where we live affects every part of our lives. / SSKG2 a,b,c – The student will explain that a map is a drawing of a place and a globe is a model of the Earth.
a. Differentiate land and water features on simple maps and globes.
b. Explain that maps and globes show a view from above.
c. Explain that maps and globes show features in a smaller size.
SSKCG1a,b – The student will demonstrate an understanding of good citizenship.
a. Explain how rules are made and why.
b. Explain why rules should be followed.
SSKH1a – The student will identify the purpose of national holidays and describe the people or events celebrated.
SSKH3a b,c,d,e,f,g – The student will correctly use words and phrases related to chronology and time to explain how things change.
a. Now, long ago
b. Before, after
c. Morning, afternoon, night
d. Today, tomorrow, yesterday
e. First, last, next
f. Day, week, month, year
g. Past, present, future
SSKG1 – The student will describe American culture by explaining diverse community and family celebrations and customs.
SSKCG2 – The student will retell stories that illustrate positive character traits and will explain how the people in the stories show the qualities of honesty, patriotism, loyalty, courtesy, respect, truth, pride, self-control, moderation, and accomplishment.
SSKE1– The student will describe the work that people do (policy officer, fire fighter, soldier, mail carrier, baker, farmer, doctor, and teacher).
2. The student will explain that people earn income by exchanging their human resources (physical or mental work) for wages or salaries.
3. The student will explain how money is used to purchase goods and services.
SSKG3 - The student will state the street address, city, county, state, nation, and continent in which he or she lives. / Broad - Why do we celebrate Labor Day?
Specific –
How are maps and globes alike and different?
Why do we celebrate Labor Day?
How do we celebrate Labor Day?
What words can we use to describe change over time?
How do people show they are proud of their work?
Why do people work?
Where do I live? / maps
globes
Labor Day
holidays
rules
citizenship
change
celebrate
pride/proud
SSKH3 terms
customs
character traits
(character word of the week)
community helper names
live
Macon - city
Georgia - state
BibbCounty - county
United States of
America - country
North America -
continent / Social Studies Books:

Labor Day

Rosh Hashanah & Yon

Kipper
Everything in Order(bb)
It’s Time (bb)

Me Counting Time

From Here to There(bb)
School list of character word of the week.
United Streaming:
“Sharp Wits Episode 117:
Labor Day”
“Old Glory”
“Waltzing Matilda”
invite community helpers
to visit room

teacher.com/holidays/labor-day/index.html

Unit 3 – October - Where in the World Are We – Columbus Day

Themes & Enduring Understandings / Standards / Essential Questions / Content Terms / Resources
Location The student will be aware that where we live affects every part of our lives..
Time, Change, and Continuity: The student will be aware that things remain the same although we have changes. / SSKH1b – The student will identify the purpose of national holidays and describe the people or events celebrated.-Columbus Day
SSKH3a,b,c,d,e,f,g – The student will correctly use words and phrases related to chronology and time to explain how things change.
a. Now, long ago
b. Before, after
c. Morning, afternoon, night
d. Today, tomorrow, yesterday
e. First, last, next
f. Day, week, month, year
g. Past, present, future
SSKG1 – The student will describe American culture by explaining diverse community and family celebrations and customs.
SSKCG2 – The student will retell stories that illustrate positive character traits and will explain how the people in the stories show the qualities of honesty, patriotism, loyalty, courtesy, respect, truth, pride, self-control, moderation, and accomplishment.
SSKE1 – The student will describe the work that people do (police Officer, fire fighter, soldier, mailer carrier, baker, farmer, doctor, and teacher).
2. The student will explain that people earn income by exchanging their human resources (physical or mental work) for wages or salaries.
3. The student will explain how money is used to purchase goods
and services. / Broad – Where in the world are we?
Specific –
Why do we celebrate Columbus Day?
What words can we use to describe change over time?
How do people in the United States celebrate Columbus Day?
How did Christopher Columbus show good character?
Why do people work? / Columbus Day
Christopher Columbus
globe
ocean, sea
continent
Europe
the Americas
customs
change
same
chronological terms inH3
character words
goods
services
wages / Social Studies Books:

Columbus Day

Map It!

School Then and

Now (6pk)
Long Ago (6pk)

Communications Then

And Now

Home Then and Now

School Then and Now
Toys Then and Now
Find Your Way
Where Is My Continent?
Where Is My Country?
Where Is My Home?
Where Is My State?
Where Is My Town?
Families
Together
Families Help Each Other
Go Facts My Family tree
Passing It On
People Everywhere
Here I Am
Take a Look
Signals for Safety
School list of character word of the week.
United Streaming:
“Columbus Day”

Unit 4 – November, December - Celebrating Our Difference – Veterans Day, Thanksgiving

Themes & Enduring Understandings / Standards / Essential Questions / Content Terms / Resources
Culture- The student will be aware that culture is things we believe and how we act because of these beliefs.
Scarcity: When there is not enough of what we, want or need, we must make another choice and that choice has a cost. / SSKH1c,d - The student will identify the purpose of national holidays and describe the people or events celebrated …Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day
SSKH3a,b,c,d,e,f,g - The student will correctly use words and phrases related to chronology and time to explain how things change.
a. Now, long ago
b. Before, after
c. Morning, afternoon, night
d. Today, tomorrow, yesterday
e. First, last, next
f. Day, week, month, year
g. Past, present, future
SSKG1- The student will describe American culture by explaining diverse community and family celebrations and customs.
SSKCG2- The student will retell stories that illustrate positive character traits and will explain how the people in the stories show the qualities of honesty, patriotism, loyalty, courtesy, respect, truth, pride, self-control, moderation, and accomplishment.
SSKE1 - The student will describe the work that people do (police officer, fire fighter, soldier, mail carrier, baker, farmer, doctor, and teacher).
2 - The student will explain that people earn income by exchanging their human resources (physical or mental work) for wages or salaries.
3 - The student will explain how money is used to purchase goods and services. / Broad – How are we different and how are we the same?
Specific –
Why do we celebrate Veterans Day? Thanksgiving Day?
What words can we use to describe change over time?
How do people celebrate Veterans Day? Thanksgiving Day?
How do veterans show good character?
How did the Pilgrims and Native Americans show good character?
Why do people work? / Veterans Day
veteran
Thanksgiving Day
pilgrims
native Americans
feast
Plymouth Rock
family celebrations
and customs
parades
SSKH3 terms
character words
money – coins, bills / Social Studies Books

Veterans Day

Election Day
Thanksgiving (3)

Chanukah

Kwanzaa

Christmas
New Year
School list of character word of the week.
United Streaming:
“Sharp Wits Episode 118:
Veterans Day”
“Holiday Facts and Fun –
Veterans Day”
“Thanksgiving Day:
America Celebrates”
“Miss Nelson Has a Field Day”
Invite a veteran to speak

Unit 5 – January - Being a Good American

Themes & Enduring Understandings / Standards / Essential Questions / Content Terms / Resources
Individuals, Groups, and Institutions- The student will be aware that what we do affects others
Scarcity: When there is not enough of what we, want or need, we must make another choice and that choice has a cost. / SSKH1 The student will identify the purpose of national holidays and describe the people or events celebrated – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
SSKH3 The student will correctly use words and phrases related to chronology and time to explain how things change.
a. Now, long ago
b. Before, after
c. morning, afternoon, night
d. Today, tomorrow, yesterday
e. First, last, next
f. Day, week, month, year
g. Past, present, future
SSKG1 The student will describe American culture by explaining diverse community and family celebrations and customs.
SSKCG2 The student will retell stories that illustrate positive character traits and will explain how the people in the stories show the qualities of honesty, patriotism, loyalty, courtesy, respect, truth, pride, self-control, moderation, and accomplishment.
SSKE1 - The student will describe the work that people do (police officer, fire fighter, soldier, mail carrier, baker, farmer, doctor, and teacher).
2 - The student will explain that people earn income by exchanging their human resources (physical or mental work) for wages or salaries.
3 - The student will explain how money is used to purchase goods and services. / Broad – How can we be a good American?
Specific Why do we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., Day?
What words can we use to describe change over time?
How do people celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?
How did Martin Luther King, Jr., show good character?
Why do people work? / Martin Luther King
Jr. Day
Martin Luther
King, Jr.
SSKH3 terms
parades
“I Have a Dream” speech
character words
community workers
work – mental, physical
work – money – goods
and services
Civil Rights
Atlanta / Social Studies Books:

New Year

MLK, Jr. (bb)
MLK Day (2)
MLK, Jr.
Postal Workers
Firefighters
Farmers
Firefighters
Doctor
Librarian
Mail Carrier
Police
Doctor and Dentist
Police Officers
Teachers
At Work
School list of character word of the week.


United Streaming:
Martin’s Big Words

Unit 6 – February - Being a Good Citizen

Themes & Enduring Understandings / Standards / Essential Questions / Content Terms / Resources
Individuals, Groups, and Institutions- The student will be aware that what we do affects others
Scarcity: When there is not enough of what we, want or need, we must make another choice and that choice has a cost. / SSKH1 The student will identify the purpose of national holidays and describe the people or events celebrated – Presidents Day
SSKH3 The student will correctly use words and phrases related to chronology and time to explain how things change.
a. Now, long ago
b. Before, after
c. morning, afternoon, night
d. Today, tomorrow, yesterday
e. First, last, next
f. Day, week, month, year
g. Past, present, future
SSKG1- The student will describe American culture by explaining diverse community and family celebrations and customs.
SSKCG2 The student will retell stories that illustrate positive character traits and will explain how the people in the stories show the qualities of honesty, patriotism, loyalty, courtesy, respect, truth, pride, self-control, moderation, and accomplishment.
SSKE1 - The student will describe the work that people do (police officer, fire fighter, soldier, mail carrier, baker, farmer, doctor, and teacher).
2 - The student will explain that people earn income by exchanging their human resources (physical or mental work) for wages or salaries.
3 - The student will explain how money is used to purchase goods and services.
SSKH2 - The student will identify important American symbols and explain their meaning. / Broad – How can we be a good citizen?
Specific –
How do we celebrate Presidents Day?
What words can we use to describe change over time?
How do people celebrate Presidents Day?
How do United States presidents show good character?
How do people work?
What symbols can we use to tell about Presidents Day? / Presidents’ Day
president
President Washington
President Lincoln
current president
currency with presidents
WashingtonDC
Washington monument
Lincoln Memorial
White House
US flag
Georgia flag
SSKH3 terms
character words
community workers / Social Studies Books:

Being a Good Citizen