September Kindergarten Social Studies

1 September Kindergarten Social Studies 2017-2018 K.8 K.9 Civics Good Citizen *Demonstrate that being a good citizen involves a) taking turns and sharing; b) taking responsibility for certain classroom chores; c) taking care of personal belongings; d) following rules and understanding the consequences of breaking rules; e) practicing honesty, self-control, and kindness to others; f) participating in decision-making in the classroom; g) participating successfully in group settings. Civics American Flag/Pledge of Allegiance *Recognize the American flag and the Pledge of Allegiance and know that the President is the leader of the United States. p. 8 p. 9 turn; share (sharing); responsible (responsibility); chore(s); respect(ing); rule; consequence; honest(y); self-control; kindness; home; school; community; good citizen American flag; Pledge of Allegiance Citizenship: Being Fair (RA) Citizenship: Being Helpful (RA) Citizenship: Being Honest (RA) Citizenship: Being Responsible (RA) The Class Vote (RA) Our Community of Learners pp. 5-6 Communities Where We Live p. 7 Classroom Quilt of Good Citizenship p. 8 Rules at School p. 9 Rules at Home p. 10 Rules in the Community p. 11 Consequences When Rules Are Not Followed p. 12 Making Decisions in Our Classroom p. 13 Our Classroom Community Chain p. 14 The American Flag (RA) The Pledge of Allegiance (RA) Introduction to the Concept of Symbols p. 19 The American Flag p. 20 The Pledge of Allegiance p. 21 K.6 Economics Jobs - Teacher *Match simple descriptions of work that people do with the names of those jobs. p. 6 job; teacher Jobs Around Town (BB) Jobs Up High (CS) People Who Keep Us Safe (CS) Identifying Jobs Within a Community p. 80 Let s Pretend Today p. 81 Tools of the Trade p. 83 Picture Perfect Community Helpers p. 84 Community Helper Dress-Up Day p. 85, 87

2 September Kindergarten - 2017-2018 K.4 Position, Motion, & Physical Properties *Investigate and understand that the position, motion, and physical properties of an object can be described. a) colors of objects b) shapes and forms of objects pp. 13-15 colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple; white; black; shapes: circle, triangle, square, rectangle; flexible; stiff; straight; curved K.9 a) basic characteristics or properties of objects are identified by direct observation b) observations are made from multiple positions to achieve different perspectives d) a set of objects is separated into two groups based on a single physical characteristic h) observations are recorded k) objects are described both pictorially and verbally Simple Patterns in Daily Life *Investigate and understand that there are simple repeating patterns in his/her daily life. a) weather observations pp. 27-28 shape: circle, triangle, square, rectangle; characteristics; observations weather; weather conditions: sunny, rainy, cloudy, snowy, windy, warm, hot, cool, cold; pattern Patterns pp. 57-58 Weather Patterns pp. 59-61 October Kindergarten Social Studies 2017-2018 K.3 Geography Location/Position *Describe the relative location of people, places, and things by using positional words, with emphasis on near/far, above/below, left/right, and behind/in front. p. 3 near; far; above; below; left; right; behind; in front Signs on the Road: Learning to Identify the Four Basic Geometric Shapes (RA) Doggie, Doggie, Where s Your Bone? p. 32 Play Show Me p. 33 Where is the Treasure Chest? p. 34 Near vs. Far p. 35 Near vs. Far on a Map p. 36 Review of Positional Words p. 37, 39 K.6 Economics Jobs - Firefighter *Match simple descriptions of work that people do with the names of those jobs. p. 6 job; firefighter Jobs Around Town (BB) Jobs Up High (CS) People Who Keep Us Safe (CS) Identifying Jobs Within a Community p. 80 Let s Pretend Today p. 81 Tools of the Trade p. 83 Picture Perfect Community Helpers p. 84 Community Helper Dress-Up Day p. 85, 87

3 October Kindergarten 2017-2018 K.4 Position, Motion, & Physical Properties *Investigate and understand that the position, motion, and physical properties of an object can be described. e) relative positions and speed of objects pp. 13-15 position: over, under, in, out, above, below, left, right; speed: fast, slow K.9 Simple Patterns in Daily Life *Investigate and understand that there are simple repeating patterns in his/her daily life. b) the shapes and forms of many common natural objects including seeds, cones, and leaves pp. 27-28 seed; cone; leaf; veins; spiral patterns Patterns pp. 57-58 0 Seasonal Change *Investigate and understand that change occurs over time and rates may be fast or slow. a) natural and human-made things may change over time b) changes can be observed and measured pp. 29-30 change; time; fast; slow; height; weight; color; hair; seasonal change Beanstalk Growing pp. 49-50 All About Me! pp. 51-55 K.5 Water Float/Sink *Investigate and understand that water flows and has properties that can be observed and tested. c) some materials float in water, while others sink pp. 16-17 water; float; sink; wood; metal; paper; plastics Sink or Float? pp. 34-36 b) observations are made from multiple positions to achieve different perspectives e) nonstandard units are used to measure the length, mass, and volume of common objects g) a question is developed and predictions are made from one or more observations i) picture graphs are constructed j) unusual or unexpected results in an activity are recognized top; bottom; front; back; observation; question; prediction Unusual Events pp. 31-32

4 November Kindergarten Social Studies 2017-2018 K.2 Powhatan/Pocahontas/Thanksgiving Day *Recognize that history describes events and people of other times and places by a) identifying examples of past events in legends, stories, and historical accounts of Powhatan, Pocahontas, George Washington, Betsy Ross, and Abraham Lincoln. b) identifying the people and events honored by the holidays of Thanksgiving Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, and Independence Day (Fourth of July). Past/Present & Change *Describe everyday life in the present and in the past and begin to recognize that things change over time. p. 1 p. 2 Powhatan; Pocahontas; Thanksgiving Day; real; make-believe; history; long ago; past; present long ago; past; present Pocahontas: Peacemaker and Friend to the Colonists (RA) Pocahontas (Rookie Biography) (RA) Pocahontas (RA) Thanksgiving Then and Now (CS) Thanksgiving Day p. 23 Powhatan, Indian Leader pp. 53-54 Pocahontas, Visitor at Jamestown pp. 55-56 What Is a Wood-and-Bark Shelter? p. 57 Powhatan and Pocahontas p. 70 A Long Journey p. 71 Thanksgiving of Today p. 72 Thanksgiving Then and Now (CS) Having Fun (Then and Now) (RA) Introduction to Past and Present p. 67 Calendars Show Past, Present, and Future p. 68 Events on a Timeline p. 69 Review of Timelines p. 76 December Kindergarten Social Studies 2017-2018 K.7 Economics People Make Choices & Earn Money a) Recognize that people make choices because they cannot have everything they want. b) Explain that people work to earn money to buy the things they want. p. 7 choice; want(s); basic need(s); money Quarters (RA) Dimes (RA) Nickels (RA) Pennies (RA) Earning Money(RA) Making Choices p. 90, 94-96 Let s Make a Mural of Wants p. 91 Let s Sort! p. 92 You Are an Author! p. 93

5 January Kindergarten Social Studies 2017-2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day *Recognize that history describes events and people of other times and places by a) identifying examples of past events in legends, stories, and historical accounts of Powhatan, Pocahontas, George Washington, Betsy Ross, and Abraham Lincoln. b) identifying the people and events honored by the holidays of Thanksgiving Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, and Independence Day (Fourth of July). p. 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; real; make-believe; history; long ago; past; present Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (RA) Happy Birthday, Dr. King! p. 24 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day p. 63 January Kindergarten 2017-2018 K.4 Position, Motion, & Physical Properties *Investigate and understand that the position, motion, and physical properties of an object can be described. d) relative sizes and weights of objects pp. 13-15 size; weight; big; little; large; small; heavy; light; wide; thin; long; short Animal Adventures pp. 21-22 K.5 Water Solid, Liquid, Gas & Downhill *Investigate and understand that water flows and has properties that can be observed and tested. a) water occurs in different phases b) water flows downhill pp. 16-17 phases of water; matter; solid; liquid; gas; heat(ing); cool(ing); downhill Solid, Liquid, or Gas pp. 37-43 a) basic characteristics or properties of objects are identified by direct observation c) a set of objects is sequenced according to size e) nonstandard units are used to measure the length, mass, and volume of common objects k) objects are described both pictorially and verbally size: big, little, large, small; weight: heavy, light; characteristics; observation Measure This! pp. 28-30

February Kindergarten Social Studies 2017-2018 George Washington/Abraham Lincoln/ Betsy Ross/Presidents Day *Recognize that history describes events and people of other times and places by a) identifying examples of past events in legends, stories, and historical accounts of Powhatan, Pocahontas, George Washington, Betsy Ross, and Abraham Lincoln. b) identifying the people and events honored by the holidays of Thanksgiving Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Pres idents Day, and Independence Day (Fourth of July). p. 1 George Washington; Betsy Ross; Abraham Lincoln; Presidents Day; real; make-believe; history; long ago; past; present Presidents Day (RA) Presidents Day p. 25 Abraham Lincoln, an Honest Man p. 27 George Washington, The Father of Our Country p. 26 George Washington, First President of the United States p. 58 George Washington, Father of Our Country p. 59 Betsy Ross p. 60 Abraham Lincoln, A United States President p. 62 Betsy Ross Fact or Fiction? p. 73 George Washington p. 74 Abraham Lincoln p. 75 6 K.2 Past/Present & Change *Describe everyday life in the present and in the past and begin to recognize that things change over time. p. 2 long ago; past; present Busy Families: Learning to Tell Time by the Hour (BB) Having Fun (Then and Now) (RA) Introduction to Past and Present p. 67 Calendars Show Past, Present, and Future p. 68 Events on a Timeline p. 69 Review of Timelines p. 76 K.9 Civics President of the United States *Recognize the American flag and the Pledge of Allegiance and know that the President is the leader of the United States. p. 9 President; leader; United States The President is the Leader of Our Country p. 22 February Kindergarten 2017-2018 K.8 Earth/Space Systems Shadows *Investigate and understand that shadows occur when light is blocked by an object. a) shadows occur in nature when sunlight is blocked by an object b) shadows can be produced by blocking artificial light sources pp. 24-25 shadow; sun; electric lights; flashlights Sun and Shadows pp. 45-47 b) observations are made from multiple positions to achieve different perspectives g) a question is developed and predictions are made from one or more observations h) observations are recorded j) unusual or unexpected results in an activity are recognized size: big, little, large, small; weight: heavy, light; observation; questions; prediction Unusual Events pp. 31-32

March Kindergarten Social Studies 2017-2018 K.4 K.5 Geography Simple Maps & Globes *Use simple maps and globes to a) develop an awareness that a map is a drawing of a place to show where things are located and that a globe is a round model of the Earth; b) describe places referenced in stories and real-life situations; c) locate land and water features. Geography Maps & Globes Awareness *Develop an awareness that maps and globes a) show a view from above; b) show things in smaller size; c) show the position of objects. p. 4 p. 5 map; globe; model; land; water map; globe From Way Up High (BB) Map of My School (BB) What Is a Map? p. 43 Let s Look at Maps p. 44 Globes Show Land and Water Features p. 45, 48 X Marks the Spot p. 46 From Way Up High (BB) Map of My School (BB) What Is a Map? p. 43 Let s Look at Maps p. 44 Globes Show Land and Water Features p. 45, 48 X Marks the Spot p. 46 7 March Kindergarten 2017-2018 K.3 K.7 *BEGIN K.7. Continued in April. Force, Motion, & Energy Magnets *Investigate and understand that magnets have an effect on some materials, make some things move without touching them, and have useful applications. a) magnetism and its effects b) useful applications of magnetism g) a question is developed and predictions are made from one or more observations h) observations are recorded j) unusual or unexpected results in an activity are recognized Life Processes Plants & Animals *Investigate and understand basic needs and life processes of plants and animals. a) animals need adequate food, water, shelter, air, and space to survive b) plants need nutrients, water, air, light, and a place to grow to survive c) plants and animals change as they grow, have varied life cycles, and eventually die d) offspring of plants and animals are similar but not identical to their parents or to one another pp. 9-11 pp. 21-22 magnet; attracted; not attracted question; prediction; observation life cycle; living organisms; grow; food; water; air; survive; plant; animal; offspring; parents; leaf (leaves); branch(es); flower; fruit; seeds; shelter; space; nutrients Magnet Madness pp. 63-67 Unusual Events pp. 31-32 Life Cycles pp. 69-73 Plant and Animal Needs pp. 74-78

8 April Kindergarten 2017-2018 K.6 Life Processes Living Organisms vs. Nonliving Objects *Investigate and understand the differences between living organisms and nonliving objects. a) all things can be classified as living or nonliving b) living organisms have certain characteristics that distinguish them from nonliving objects including growth, movement, response to the environment, having offspring, and the need for food, air, and water pp. 19-20 living organism; nonliving object; growth; movement; environment; offspring; food; air; water K.7 Life Processes Plants & Animals *Investigate and understand basic needs and life processes of plants and animals. a) animals need adequate food, water, shelter, air, and space to survive b) plants need nutrients, water, air, light, and a place to grow to survive c) plants and animals change as they grow, have varied life cycles, and eventually die d) offspring of plants and animals are similar but not identical to their parents or to one another pp. 21-22 life cycle; living organisms; grow; food; water; air; survive; plant; animal; offspring; parents; leaf (leaves); branch(es); flower; fruit; seeds; shelter; space; nutrients Life Cycles pp. 69-73 Plant and Animal Needs pp. 74-78 K.9 Simple Patterns in Daily Life *Investigate and understand that there are simple repeating patterns in his/her daily life. c) animal and plant growth pp. 27-28 pattern; change Beanstalk Growing pp. 49-50 0 Change Animals & Plants *Investigate and understand that change occurs over time and rates may be fast or slow. a) natural and human-made things may change over time b) changes can be observed and measured pp. 29-30 change; time; fast; slow; height; weight; color; hair; seasonal change Beanstalk Growing pp. 49-50 All About Me! pp. 51-55 1 Earth Resources Reuse/Recycle/Conserve *Investigate and understand that materials can be reused, recycled, and conserved. a) materials and objects can be used over and over again b) everyday materials can be recycled c) water and energy conservation at home and in school helps ensure resources are available for future use pp. 32-33 natural resource; water; energy; recycle (recycling); reuse (reusing); conserve (conserving) Recycling pp. 80-81 a) basic characteristics or properties of objects are identified by direct observation d) a set of objects is separated into two groups based on a single physical characteristic f) observations and predictions are made for an unseen member in a sequence of objects g) a question is developed and predictions are made from one or more observations h) observations are recorded k) objects are described both pictorially and verbally characteristics; observation; question; prediction

9 May Kindergarten Social Studies 2017-2018 K.6 Economics Jobs Doctor, Builder, Cook, Farmer *Match simple descriptions of work that people do with the names of those jobs. p. 6 job; doctor; builder; teacher; cook; farmer; firefighter Jobs Around Town (BB) Jobs Up High (CS) People Who Keep Us Safe (CS) Identifying Jobs Within a Community p. 80 Let s Pretend Today p. 81 Let s Cook p. 82 Tools of the Trade p. 83 Picture Perfect Community Helpers p. 84 Community Helper Dress-Up Day p. 85, 87 May Kindergarten 2017-2018 K.2 K.4 5 Senses *Investigate and understand that humans have senses that allow them to seek, find, take in, and react or respond to information in order to learn about their surroundings. a) the five senses and corresponding sensing organs b) sensory descriptors used to describe common objects and phenomena Position, Motion, & Physical Properties *Investigate and understand that the position, motion, and physical properties of an object can be described. c) textures and feel of objects a) basic characteristics or properties of objects are identified by direct observation d) a set of objects is separated into two groups based on a single physical characteristic h) observations are recorded k) objects are described both pictorially and verbally pp. 6-7 pp. 13-15 five senses: taste-tongue (sweet, sour, bitter, salty), touch-skin (rough, smooth, hard, soft, cold, warm, hot), smellnose (strong, faint, bad, good ), hearing-ears (loud, soft, high, low), sight-eyes (bright, dull, color, black, white) texture: rough, smooth, hard, soft texture: rough, smooth, hard, soft; observation The Five Senses: Smell pp. 2-7 The Five Senses: Touch pp. 8-9 The Five Senses: Sound pp. 10-13 The Five Senses: Taste pp. 14-16 The Five Senses: Sight pp. 17-18

10 June Kindergarten Social Studies 2017-2018 Independence Day (Fourth of July) *Recognize that history describes events and people of other times and places by a) identifying examples of past events in legends, stories, and historical accounts of Powhatan, Pocahontas, George Washington, Betsy Ross, and Abraham Lincoln. b) identifying the people and events honored by the holidays of Thanksgiving Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, and Independence Day (Fourth of July). p. 1 Independence Day (Fourth of July); real; make-believe; history; long ago; past; present Happy Birthday, America! p. 28 Independence Day p. 61 June Kindergarten 2017-2018 0 Change *Investigate and understand that change occurs over time and rates may be fast or slow. a) natural and human-made things may change over time b) changes can be observed and measured pp. 29-30 change; time; fast; slow; height; weight; color; hair; seasonal change Beanstalk Growing pp. 49-50 All About Me! pp. 51-55