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Social Studies
Social Studies - Kindergarten

Cultural Perspective

Culture: People/Similar/Different
The learner will be able to identify how people are both similar and different and have a variety of feelings (happy, sad, angry, surprise and fear).Identify differences and similarities in self/others. (6.4, 6.6) Activities/Evaluation Discuss situations and proper ways to express feelings. Dramatize different situations and identify feelings. Draw a picture of self - "I am.".
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Culture Knowledge Master Tudor Foundation Core Curriculum, September 1998, Kindergarten Classroom
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Family
The learner will be able to recognize that families differ in size, composition, and customs. (6.4, 6.6) Activities/Evaluation: Draw a picture of your family. Communicate through dictation or other means the concept that families help each other. Dramatize how children help at home. Make a friendship chain. List the traditions that our families observe.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Community: Family Knowledge, Comprehension Master Chester Township Public Schools Classroom
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Holidays: Patriotic/Reasons
The learner will be able to recognize that holidays are celebrated in the United States and the world and . (6.5) Activities/Evaluation Celebrate traditional holidays including Columbus Day, Halloween, Election Day. Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwansah, Ramadan, Martin Luther King's Birthday, New Year's Day, Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day, President's Day, Groundhog Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Passover, May Day, Memorial Day, Mother's Day, Flag Day, Father's Day and Multicultural Festival.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Holidays Knowledge, Comprehension Introduce Tudor Foundation Core Curriculum, September 1998, Kindergarten Classroom
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Civics and Government

Authority: Community/Identify
The learner will be able to identify figures of authority in his/her community, such as a teacher or police officer. (6.1) Activities/Evaluation Children will meet and discuss the role of the significant people within the school and community. The significant authority figures will include the teacher, nurse, principal, and police and firemen.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Authority Knowledge Master Tudor Foundation Core Curriculum, September 1998, Kindergarten Classroom
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Authority: Rules/Purposes/Identify
The learner will be able to recognize that school is where learning takes place and that rules help to keep us safe. (6.4) Activities/Evaluation Discussion and practice of safety rules and personal responsibility within the school.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Authority Knowledge Master Tudor Foundation Core Curriculum, September 1998, Kindergarten Classroom
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Citizenship: Good/Characteristics
The learner will be able to recognize the characteristics common to good citizenship, such as sharing or taking turns. (6.1, 6.4) Activities/Evaluation Discussion of the importance of sharing and taking turns in the classroom. Sharing the responsibilities and jobs in the class.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Citizenship Comprehension Master Tudor Foundation Core Curriculum, September 1998, Kindergarten Classroom
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Citizenship: Rules/Consequences
The learner will be able to understand the need for rules and the consequences of breaking those rules. (6.1) Activities/Evaluation discussion of the consequence for breaking rules established for the good of all citizens of the school and community. Safety walk. Review bus safety rules and consequences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Citizenship Comprehension Master Tudor Foundation Core Curriculum, September 1998, Kindergarten Classroom
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Citizenship: Following Rules
The learner will be able to draw conclusions about the consequences of not following the rules.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Citizenship Application Master Tudor Foundation Core Curriculum, September 1998, Kindergarten Classroom
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Federal: President
The learner will be able to understand that the head of the government is the President of the United States. (6.1) Activities/Evaluation Student celebration of President's Day will include identification and discussion of the current President of the United States.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Government: Federal Knowledge Master Tudor Foundation Core Curriculum, September 1998, Kindergarten Classroom
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Safety: Signs
The learner will be able to understand safety signs common to this grade level. (6.1) Activities/ Evaluation Recognition of basic safety and warning and information signs common to the school and community.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Citizenship: Safety Knowledge Master Tudor Foundation Core Curriculum, September 1998, Kindergarten Classroom
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Concepts: Observation
The learner will be able to observe his/her surroundings. (6.7) Activities/Evaluation Discussion and orientation to the primary school and playground. Walks around the school and community. Familiarization with the classroom.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Geographical Concepts Knowledge Master Tudor Foundation Core Curriculum, September 1998, Kindergarten Classroom
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Concepts: Location/Compare/Contrast
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the relative location of items using terms such as near/far, up/down, left/right, and behind/in front. (6.7) Activities/Evaluation Discuss, demonstrate and illustrate the terms of relative location.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Geographical Concepts Application Master Tudor Foundation Core Curriculum, September 1998, Kindergarten Classroom
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