Kindergarten

Social Studies

 

 

Strand   A Time, Continuity, and Change [History]
Standard The student a understands historical
chronology and the historical perspective.  
Benchmarks
SS.A.1.1.1.K.   

The student compares everyday life in different places and times and understands that people, places, and things change over time.

  • Listens to, views, and discusses stories, poems, and other media about people from other places and times.

 

 

Ethnic Heritage
Code of Ethics

 
SS.A.1.1.2.K   

The student understands that history tells the story of people and events of other times and places.

  • Understands that history tells the story of people and events of other times and places.

 

Ethnic Heritage
Code of Ethics

 
SS.A.1.1.3.K    

The student knows a family history through two or three generations (e.g., customs, beliefs, and traditions of ancestors and their homelands).

  • Knows selected roles of family members in various settings (for example, work, play, home).

 

 

Ethnic Heritage  
Importance of Family

 
SS.A.1.1.3.K    The student understands broad categories of time (e.g., past, present, and future: yesterday, today, and tomorrow) and calendar time (days, weeks, months, and years).
  • Distinguishes among past, present, and future.

 

Days of the Week p.37 (Champions Book) Months of the Year p.41(Champions Book)

 

 

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Strand   A Time, Continuity, and Change [History]
Standard The student understands Western and Eastern civilization since the Renaissance.  
Benchmarks
SS.A.3.1.2.K   The student understands the daily life, history, and beliefs of a country as reflected in dance, music, or other art forms (e.g., paintings, sculptures, and masks). World Cultures  

 

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Strand   A Time, Continuity, and Change [History]
Standard The student understands United States history to 1880.
Benchmarks
SS.A.4.1.3.K  The student knows the history of American symbols (e.g., the eagle, the Liberty Bell, George Washington as the “father of our country,” and the American flag). Exhibiting Responsible Citizenship

 

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Strand   A Time, Continuity, and Change [History]
Standard The student understands United States history from 1880 to the present day.  
Benchmarks
SS.A.5.1.1.K   The student knows significant individuals in United States history since 1880 (e.g., presidents, scientists and inventors, significant women, and people who have worked to achieve equality and improve individual lives).

 

 Code of Ethics
SS.A.5.1.3.K   The student knows people and events after 1880 that are honored in commemorative holidays (e.g., Martin Luther King, Jr. Day).

 

 Code of Ethics

 

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Strand   B People, Places, and Environments [Geography]
Standard The student understands the world in spatial terms.
Benchmarks
SS.B.1.1.1.K  

The student determines the absolute and relative location of people, places, and things.

  • knows terms that describe relative location (for example, near, far, up, down, left, right, behind, in front).
 Places and Maps
SS.B.1.1.2.K   The student uses simple maps, globes, and other three-dimensional models to identify and locate places.

World Cultures  
Places and Maps

 

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Strand   B People, Places, and Environments [Geography]
Standard The student understands the interactions of people and the physical environment.
Benchmarks
SS.B.2.1.2.K   The student knows how different communities have changed physically and demographically. Ethnic Heritage

 

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Strand   C Government and the Citizen [Civics and Government]
Standard The student understands the structure, functions, and purpose of government and how the principles and values of American democracy are reflected in American constitutional government.
Benchmarks
SS.C.1.1.1.K   The student knows how various symbols are used to depict Americans’ shared values, principles, and beliefs. Exhibiting Responsible Citizenship
SS.C.1.1.2.K   The student knows traditionally patriotic activities and various holidays that reflect the shared values, principles, and beliefs of Americans. Exhibiting Responsible Citizenship
SS.C.1.1.3.K  

The student understands how and why rules are made and knows that a good rule or law solves a specific problem, is fair, and “does not go too far.”

  • understands why rules are necessary.
 Law and Government

 

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Strand   C Government and the Citizen [Civics and Government]
Standard The student understands the role of the citizen in American democracy.
Benchmarks
SS.C.2.1.1.K   

The student knows the qualities of a good citizen (e.g., honesty, courage, and patriotism).

  • listens to, views, and discusses stories, poems, and other media about qualities of a good citizen.
  • knows some actions associated with good citizenship (for example, taking turns, sharing).

 

Code of Ethics
Service
Sticking To What's Right
Community
Exhibiting Responsible Citizenship
SS.C.2.1.2.K   The student knows that a responsibility is a duty to do something or not to do something

Code of Ethics
Community
Air and Water
SS.C.1.1.3.K  

The student knows the sources of responsibility, examples of situations involving responsibility, and some of the benefits of fulfilling responsibilities.

  • knows examples of situations involving responsibility (for example, in the home, classroom).

 

Meeting Deadlines
Service
Accepting Consequences
Community

 

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Strand   D Production, Distribution, and Consumption [Economics]
Standard The student understands how scarcity requires individuals and institutions to make choices about how to use resources.
Benchmarks
SS.D.1.1.1.K    The student understands how scarcity affects the choices people make in everyday situations. Consumerism

 

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Strand   D Production, Distribution, and Consumption [Economics]
Standard The student understands the characteristics of different economic systems and institutions.
Benchmarks
SS.D.1.1.1.K 

The student understands the basic concepts of markets and exchanges.

  • understands the basic concept of exchanging money for goods.

 

 Money Management

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