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GRADE Kindergarten
VENDOR: Scott Foresman
/ INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
Social Studies
SUBJECT: Kindergarten System - Here We Go / COPYRIGHT: 2003
SE ISBN: 0-328-04348-6 Kind. System 0-328-04344-3 Big Book Package / TE ISBN: 0-328-01885-6
COMMENTS:
SOCIAL STUDIES
SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR CONTENT AND SKILLS
KINDERGARTEN:
Social Studies in kindergarten is an introduction to the lives of interesting people in history, time sequence using historic events, geographic direction and economic choices. The Social Studies program begins the formal introduction of how to be a good citizen of the United States. Children will learn the roles of good citizens regarding responsibilities, privileges and rights. Teachers will emphasize the importance of following rules, respecting the rights of others, self-control, honesty, courage, justice and leadership. The objectives for elementary West Virginia Social Studies may be integrated throughout the K-3 curriculum. West Virginia teachers are responsible for analyzing the benefits of technology for learning and for integrating technology appropriately in the students’ learning environment. See the related grade-level Technology Standards and Objectives.
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All materials at this grade level (1) be research based and theory driven; (2) incorporate basic, accurate information that is developmentally appropriate; (3) use interactive activities that actively engage students; (4) provide students with opportunities to model and practice relevant skills; (5) develop higher order thinking opportunities; and (6) be based on national standards. The instructional materials should provide students with opportunities to:
A. CITIZENSHIP
1. understand the characteristics of a good citizen. (SS.K.1.1)
· Takes turns and shares
· Takes responsibility for daily chores
· Cares for personal belongings
· Shows respect for what belongs to others / X
2. identify examples of (SS.K.1.2)
· honesty,
· courage,
· patriotism. / X
3. identify the need for: (SS.K.1.3)
· rules and consequences for breaking rules,
· knowing how to resolve disagreements peacefully. / X
4. be given the opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, sing patriotic songs and celebrate national holidays. (SS.K.1.4) / X
5. give examples and explain why citizens voluntarily contribute their time and talents to the community. (SS.K.1.5) / X
B. CIVICS/GOVERNMENT
1. explain why rules are important. (SS.K.2.1) / X
2. give examples of authority figures in the home, school and community. (SS.K.2.2) / X
3. identify traditional patriotic symbols such as state and national flags. (SS.K.2.3) / X
C. ECONOMICS
1. identify occupations within the local community. (SS.K.3.1) / X
2. identify the basic needs of people (shelter, food, water, and clothing). (SS.K.3.2) / X
3. identify the difference between needs and wants. (SS.K.3.3) / X
4. identify the exchange of money for goods and services. (SS.K.3.4) / X
5. identify the economic concept of saving for the future. (SS.K.3.5) / X
6. recognize that some goods and services are provided by the government (schools, parks, police and fire departments). (SS.K.3.6) / X
D. GEOGRAPHY
1. distinguish between land masses and bodies of water using globes and maps. (SS.K.4.1) / X2. demonstrate knowledge of left/right, up/down, near/far, and above/under using locations on a map or picture. (SS.K.4.2) / X
3. identify community symbols (e.g., traffic signs, traffic lights, street and highway markers) and map symbols (e.g., legend references to land, water, roads, and cities). (SS.K.4.3) / X
4. name the four seasons and describe the characteristics of each season. (SS.K.4.4) / X
5. name types of weather, describe the characteristics of each type and describe what people wear in different types of weather. (SS.K.4.5) / X
6. compare and contrast characteristics of life in the city (urban) and country (rural). (SS.K.4.6) / X
E. HISTORY
1. collect data related to the student’s life and use collected data to sequence (SS.K.5.1)· time,
· people,
· events/places. / X
2. build a sense of empathy toward (SS.K.5.2)
· other people,
· other times,
· other cultures. / X
3. begin to identify sources of information to answer questions. (SS.K.5.3) / X
4. explore the past through stories. (SS.K.5.4)
a. People and heroes
b. Pictures and songs
c. Holidays and customs
d. Traditions and legends
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5. investigate the culture of Native Americans. (SS.K.5.5) / X
6. identify characteristics of families and family life and communities and community life. (SS.K.5.6) / X
F. SKILLS
FOUNDATION CRITERIA
1. integrate the five strands of Social Studies. / X
2. be successful based on individual needs and abilities. / X
3. use multiple intelligence strategies. / X
4. respond to expanded questioning strategies. / X
5. integrate reading strategies/techniques using Social Studies content. / X
6. practice reflective thinking. / X
7. integrate Social Studies material/content across the curriculum. / X
8. apply contextual learning concepts. / X
9. develop discriminating memory. / X
10. understand and manage change and continuity. / X
11. develop historical empathy. / X
12. analyze the complexity of history. / X
13. engage as active learners. / X
14. practice workplace process skills. / X
15. understand cultural diversity. / X
BASIC SKILLS IN SOCIAL STUDIES
1. locate, access, analyze, organize, sequence, synthesize, and evaluate information and make reasoned judgments. / X
2. analyze and interpret information and draw conclusions from maps, charts, graphs, timelines, and tables. / X
3. participate in discussion, defense of positions, and debate. / X
4. integrate writing (e.g., creative, self-expression, journaling), reflection and metacognition. / X
5. read a variety of sources for historical understanding and perspective. / X
6. read a variety of print sources for critical understanding. / X
7. learn and use vocabulary, terms and terminology essential for understanding Social Studies. / X
8. listen to information to gain knowledge and follow directions. / X
SKILLS IN CITIZENSHIP
1. participate in activities of school, community and nation. / X
2. resolve conflicts peacefully. / X
3. participate in volunteer projects. / X
4. evaluate, take and defend positions. / X
5. interact with, monitor and influence government at all levels. / X
SKILLS IN CIVICS/GOVERNMENT
1. interpret political cartoons. / X
2. analyze current and historical documents. / X
SKILLS IN ECONOMICS
1. read, interpret and draw conclusions from tables, graphs and charts. / X
2. apply economic concepts to current and historical settings. / X
3. predict economic trends. / X
SKILLS IN GEOGRAPHY
1. select, analyze and design maps to organize geographic information. / X
2. select, analyze and design graphs, diagrams and tables to organize geographic information. / X
3. make inferences and draw conclusions from maps and geographic representations. / X
4. locate places, landforms and regions on appropriate maps. / X
SKILLS IN HISTORY
1. analyze, gather and interpret historical information. / X
2. use historical inquiry to detect bias and emotional appeal in historical information. / X
3. recognize valid interpretations and factual accuracy in historical data. / X
G. ASSESSMENT
1. practice in a format commensurate with West Virginia Assessment programs.
· Norm referenced
· State writing assessment
· NAEP
· Informal assessment
· Criterion referenced / X
2. practice using project format, portfolios and/or performance based measures. / X
3. practice for standardized assessments, open-ended questioning, checkpoint benchmarks, miscue analysis, and rubrics. / X
4. use a variety of assessment techniques.
· True/false
· Selected response
· Short answer
· Extended response
· Essay / X
H. TECHNOLOGY
1. use appropriate multimedia (e.g., software, audio, visual, interactive books, Internet access, multimedia encyclopedias) materials to practice and master Social Studies Content Standards. / X
2. use websites with links to relevant sites that allow students/teachers to locate, evaluate and collect information from a variety of sources. / X
3. use technology tools that process data and report results. / X
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