Grade K Social Studies: Introduction


 

Social Studies Practices

Descriptions of the Social Studies skills and practices which provide a sense of what students are doing as they develop into social studies literate citizens. 


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Sample Unit Progression

This year-long and/or course progression provides a sample vision for the learning experience that engages in meaningful, connected social studies. Unit samples offer examples of collaborative and inquiry-based lesson ideas, as well as classroom-ready formative assessments.

Objective Analysis 

 

Analysis for each grade-level content standard and learning objective is provided in a manner to support deep understanding of goals and expectations for the teacher and student.

Following each Objective Analysis are links to Instructional Resources providing recommendations for lesson ideas, student-centered tasks, primary and secondary resources. Recommendations are not intended to be an exhaustive listing of instructional possibilities.

 

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Engagement Strategies

Recommended instructional strategies to support the Social Studies Practices, develop critical thinking in the Social Studies, and enhance collaboration, inquiry, and student-centered learning experiences.

In Kindergarten, students continue to build and enhance their understandings of the social studies strands: history, geography, civics, and economics. Students develop an appreciation of American symbols and holidays. Concepts of cultural and physical geography are introduced, comparing the student's community to other places and peoples. Civics provides students with a continued study of the traits and practices of good citizenship. In addition, the basic economic concepts are furthered explored in order to understand needs, wants, and how citizens help their community's economy grow.

 

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