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Kindergarten Social Studies
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Time, Continuity, and Change [History]
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The
student a understands historical
chronology
and the historical perspective.
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| 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.
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Listens to, views, and
discusses stories, poems, and other media about people from other
places and times.
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Ethnic Heritage
Code of Ethics
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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.
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Ethnic Heritage
Code of Ethics
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| 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).
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Ethnic
Heritage
Importance of Family
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| 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.
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Days
of the Week p.37
(Champions Book)
Months of the Year p.41(Champions Book)
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Time,
Continuity, and Change [History] |
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The
student understands Western and Eastern civilization since the Renaissance.
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| 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). |
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Cultures |
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| Strand
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Time,
Continuity, and Change [History] |
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The
student understands United States history to 1880. |
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| 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). |
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Exhibiting
Responsible Citizenship |
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| Strand
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Time,
Continuity, and Change [History] |
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| Standard |
The
student understands United States history from 1880 to the present day.
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| 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).
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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).
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Code
of Ethics |
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| Strand
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People, Places, and Environments [Geography]
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The
student understands the world in spatial terms. |
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| 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).
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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. |
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Cultures
Places and Maps |
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People,
Places, and Environments [Geography] |
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The
student understands the interactions of people and the physical
environment. |
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| SS.B.2.1.2.K |
The student knows how
different communities have changed physically and demographically. |
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Ethnic
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Government and the Citizen [Civics and Government]
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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. |
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| SS.C.1.1.1.K |
The
student knows how various symbols are used to depict Americans’ shared
values, principles, and beliefs. |
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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. |
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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.
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Law
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| Strand
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Government
and the Citizen [Civics and Government]
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The
student understands the role of the citizen in American democracy. |
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| 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).
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Code of Ethics
Service
Sticking To What's Right
Community
Exhibiting
Responsible Citizenship
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| SS.C.2.1.2.K |
The
student knows that a responsibility is a duty to do something or not to do
something |
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Code of Ethics
Community
Air and Water
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| 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).
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Meeting Deadlines
Service
Accepting Consequences
Community |
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Production, Distribution, and Consumption [Economics]
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The
student understands how scarcity requires individuals and institutions to
make choices about how to use resources.
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| SS.D.1.1.1.K |
The
student understands how scarcity affects the choices people make in
everyday situations. |
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Consumerism
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Production,
Distribution, and Consumption [Economics]
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The
student understands the characteristics of different economic systems and
institutions.
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The
student understands the basic concepts of markets and exchanges.
- understands
the basic concept of exchanging money for goods.
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Money
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