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Grade K Social Studies Curriculum

Grade K Social Studies Curriculum

Students learn about classroom democracy in the context of what it means to be a responsible citizen. Students ask and answer questions about literature and informational social studies texts read aloud, and act out or give examples of characters who show fairness, friendship, kindness, responsibility, and respect for one another. Kindergarteners also learn about diversity through studying  traditions and celebrations in their community.  They study unity by beginning to look at national symbols. Kindergarteners learn about community helpers through inquiry, play, and interviewing a variety of community helpers in their community. In geography, students also explore maps and globes.

  • Classroom and Citizenship
  • Shared Traditions and Civic Holidays
  • National Symbols
  • Inquiry into Maps and Globes
  • Community Helpers

Grade K Social Studies Curriculum