Kindergarten

Kindergarten Students will understand themselves and the ways they are connected to others in their home and school.

History Civics Geography Economics

How have I changed over time? How am I the same/different from other children? What makes a holiday? Why do we celebrate holidays? Students will understand that they change physically and academically over time. Students will understand the meaning and history of holidays. Students will understand that children around the world may participate in similar or different holidays. Through a variety of activities, students will identify how and why they have changed academically and physically and notice similarities and differences with others. Students will describe events as they appear in the calendar and discuss the significance of these events in their family and in school. Students will participate in classroom celebrations recognizing both national and international holidays.
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Essential Questions:** What does it mean to be a good citizen in the classroom and school communities? How can we solve problems peacefully in the classroom and school communities? How do my actions affect the classroom and school communities? Students will understand that rules help keep a community organized and safe. Students will understand why it is important to follow the rules, respect others and be cooperative within a group. By creating and following rules in the classroom and school, students will begin to recognize that all groups have rules and will understand the reasons for those rules. Students will begin to identify different types of group situations, recognize the appropriate rules and will begin to understand how their actions affect the group.
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What is the purpose of a map? What can a map tell us? How can I read a map? Students will understand that maps are a representation of a particular place. Students will understand that maps provide information to help us navigate through a particular place. Students will observe and identify physical aspects of a map. Students will use a legend to identify specific information on a map. Students will navigate using a variety of physical and digital maps. Students will be able to use the characteristics of a map to identify what it represents.
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· What is the difference between a need and a want? · What is a natural resource? · What does it mean to recycle? · Students will understand that needs must be met to survive while we can do without our wants. · Students will understand that the earth's natural resources can be used up or made unusable through pollution. · Students will understand that recycling is important protecting the earth’s natural resources · Students will begin to tell the difference between needs and wants. · Students will begin to identify how families and communities provide for their needs and wants. · Students will be able to identify natural resources and understand the need to protect them. · Students will participate in activities to understand recycling and conserving our natural resources.
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