Kindergarten Social Studies
Preparing students for the 21st century cannot be accomplished without a strong and sustaining emphasis on the social studies. The social studies provide cornerstone skills that are the key to opening doors for a more diverse, competitive workforce and responsible citizenry. Students use critical thinking, self-assessment, reasoning, problem-solving, collaboration, research, and investigation to make connections in new and innovative ways as they progress through social studies education. These standards outline the knowledge and skills needed to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.
| Standards and Grade Level Expectations | ||
|---|---|---|
| History | 1 | Ask questions, share information and discuss ideas about the past | 2 | The first component in the concept of chronology is to place information in sequential order | Geography | 1 | People belong to different groups and live in different settings around the world that can be found on a map or globe |
| Economics | 1 | Ownership as a component of economics | 2 | Discuss how purchases can be made to meet wants and needs (PFL) |
| Civics | 1 | Participate in making decisions using democratic traditions | 2 | Civic participation takes place in multiple groups |
Thompson School District Curriculum Placemats
Thompson placemats provide specific information regarding the skills Kindergarten students will be able to master by the end of the school year.
- Preschool Social Studies Placemats
