K Social Studies

 

 

 

Subject: Social Studies                                                                      Greeneville City Schools Curriculum Map                                                                                       Grade Level: K

 

 

Strands

 

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

May

 

History

 

 

Holidays

Family Trees

Family History

Columbus

Physical remains of other times

 

Indians and
Early Settlers

 

Long Ago

 

 

Past Presidents

 

Space Travel

 

 

Value of farms

 

 

Culture

 

 

Common personal attributes

Family units

 

Customs & Traditions

 

Community Life

Environmental effects of transportation

 

Cultural differences

 

Skills and customs from cultures

 

 

Folktales, myths, & legends

 

 

 

 

Economics

 

 

Jobs in homes & schools

 

Basic needs vs wants

Marketing of fall produce

 

Exchange of money for goods and services

Community jobs

Environmental and culture affects on shelter

 

 

Penny

 

Quarter

 

Postal system

 

Interdependence of jobs

 

 

Marketing of farm goods

 

Dime

 

Nickel

 

 

Geography

 

 

 

Addresses

Relative directions

Environmental affects of life style

 

Seasons

Maps/globes

 

 

Changes over time

 

Different aspects of land forms & water

 

Weather awareness

 

Transportation

 

Travel

 

Governance & Civics

 

 

Self awareness

 

Friendships

 

School rules

 

Responsibility

 

Spatial relationships

Cooperation with others

 

Families

 

Communities

 

Rules

 

Kindness & courtesy

Safety

 

Community helpers (fireman, policeman)

 

Fairness

 

Honesty

Self Discipline

Respect

 

Marten Luther K

ing Jr Day

Democratic process

 

Citizenship

 

Responsibility

 

Pledge of Allegiance & flags

Courage

Understanding effects of pollution

 

Perseverance

Self respect

 

Related Literature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Field Studies

 

 

Beginning of year family picnic

 

Apple orchard

 

 

Caroling at nursing home

 

 

Bristol Theatre

 

 

 

Technology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment

 

 

Observation

Draws picture of family

Demonstrates fire safety rules

Role plays honesty

Discussions of cultural differences

Observation of work in dinosaur centers

Names characteristics of a good citizen

 

Categorizes modes of travel

 

Names products produced on a farm