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Collaborative Curriculum Map 2006-2007 |
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Citizenship in our Classroom - Kindergarten Social Studies - Kindergarten (Gesu Catholic School)_files/icon_cal.jpg "View Unit Calendar"){kind=icon} (Week 1, 38 Weeks) |
Responsible behaviors in
school Making Friends Sharing at Work and Play Making Good Choices Accepting Consequences for Poor Choices Importance of Rules at School and in the Classroom School Helpers Character Values of honesty, trust, respect, responsibility, fairness |
Students will be able to
demonstrate that they are able to be responsible for following directions
and rules given to them Students will be able to demonstrate that they are able to be responsible for completing jobs assigned to them Students will be able to demonstrate that they are responsible for caring for classroom property and equipment Students will be able to demonstrate that they can care for their own belongings while in the classroom Students will be able to demonstrate that they can respect the property of their classmates while at school Students will be able to demonstrate that they can respect their classmates, their teachers, and those in authority at school Students will identify qualities and characteristics that one would find in a person of authority Students will be able to demonstrate ability to work cooperatively Students actions will demonstrate that they understand how to act with honesty, trust, respect, fairness Students will be able to compare/contrast good choices and bad choices that are age appropriate Students will demonstrate the ability to make good choices and take responsibility for actions Students will realize how choices have consequences Students will identify authority figures in the school and in the community: principal, assistant principal, pastor, teachers, parents, police officers, fire fighters, Students will understand the importance of rules in society Students will understand what laws are and why they need to follow them Students will identify ways in which people in their class, school, and families are alike or different Students will show an appreciation of likenesses and differences by showing acceptance of people |
Performance Dramatization Taught, But Not Assessed Teacher Observation Observation |
Students will role play how to make
new friends Students will role play good/poor choices Students will learn how to behave appropriately through discussion, role playing, and literary examples Students will tour the school to meet important adults and learn some of the general rules for the school Students will take part in school-wide family meetings Students will demonstrate an understanding of rules and routines by appropriate behavior Students will perform weekly jobs in the classroom to further an understanding of accepting responsibility and assisting in the classroom |
Weekly Reader Topics: Welcome to
Kindergarten, School Helpers, Making Friends Religion: Christ Our Life Series--Loyola Press Beginning of the year classroom and school rules Routines: classroom, morning, snack, lunch, recess, dismissal Tour of School Introduction to classmates, teachers, faculty and staff |
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| Living In Communities (Week 1, 10 Weeks) |
Basic Needs Living in the City Living in the Country Community Helpers Transportation |
Student will be able to make
decisions regarding good dental care Students will understand what are the basic human needs: food, shelter, water, clothing Children will differentiate between wants and needs Students will understand the importance of places that provide services within a city Students will identify places that provide services within a city: grocery store, doctor's office, gas station, police station, fire station, school, etc. Students will identify and illustrate attributes of city and country life Students will identify community helpers, their roles and their importance Students will understand different ways that people travel Students will compare,contrast,and classify modes of transportation due to geographic changes Students will identify emergency vehicles and know what they are used for |
Teacher
Observation Dramatization Listening Task Performance Reflective Writing |
Students will compare and contrast
characteristics of city vs. country through discussion and
illustrations Students will participate in fire safety program given by local firefighters Students will become aware of people who are lacking basic needs in their lives and participate in various service drives conducted in the school Students will choose a place in the world and identify and illustrate how they travel in that place Students will show how they will take care of their teeth by practicing brushing and flossing techniques Students will watch a video that demonstrates basic dental care |
Weekly Reader Topics: Welcome to
Kindergarten, School Helpers, Making Friends, Breakfast, Good Health,
Dental Care, Transportation Religion: Christ Our Life Series--Loyola Press Language Arts: Kindergarten Works--Silver Burdett Ginn |
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| Our Government and Its Symbols (Week 1, 29 Weeks) |
President of the United States
White House Pledge of Allegiance American flag Fourth of July Past Presidents Our American freedom |
Students will be able to identify
the president of the United States Students will be able to identify the official home of the president, the White House Students will recite the Pledge of Allegiance every morning verbally and in sign language Students will recognize the American flag as a symbol for our country Students will learn how many stars and stripes our flag has and what they mean Students will discuss the Fourth of July and why it is celebrated as a holiday Students will become with the meaning of "freedom" as it applies to the rights we have as Americans Students will be able to identify and summarize the importance of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington as past presidents |
Teacher
Observation Dramatization Listening Task Observation Performance |
Students will learn the words to
the Pledge of Allegiance and recite it daily Students will learn to use American Sign Language to recite the Pledge of Allegiance Students will listen to literature about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington and complete activities to further develop an understanding of their historical importance |
Weekly Reader; Our Country,
President's Day American Flag Biographical literature on Abraham Lincoln Biographical literature on George Washington Months/Holiday Calendars |
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| Our History As Americans (Week 5, 21 Weeks) |
Living in the Past People Who Helped Develop Our Country Personal Histories The Pilgrims' Experience in America |
Students will develop an
understanding that history is made up of events and people in the
past Students will be able to identify things from a long time ago and compare to present Students will develop an understanding of terminology: past, present, future, long ago, today, tomorrow Students will be able to identify key events in their own personal and family history Students will be able to summarize importance of famous people of the past: Christopher Columbus, Johnny Appleseed, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr. Students will discover the role of the Pilgrims in the celebration of Thanksgiving |
Teacher
Observation Listening Task Reflective Writing |
Students will describe key events
in their own history and their family's traditions through discussion and
illustrations Students will use illustrations and writing projects to demonstrate their understanding of the roles famous historical figures played in the development of America Students will celebrate holidays that honor historical figures Students will listen to stories that provide a background for historical figures: Christopher Columbus, Johnny Appleseed, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Students will complete activities that develop a deeper understanding of the lives of historical figures: Christopher Columbus, Johnny Appleseed, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Students will compare and contrast the Thanksgiving experiences of the Pilgrims with their own family's celebration of the holiday through discussion and illustrations |
Weekly Reader Topics: Christopher
Columbus, Martin Luther King, Jr. , President's Day Biographical literature on Christopher Columbus Biographical literature on Johnny Appleseed Biographical literature on Martin Luther King, Jr. Daily Calendar Language Arts: Kindergarten Works--Silver Burdett Ginn Literature based on The First Thanksgiving celebration |
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| Communities Around the World (Week 12, 18 Weeks) |
Family Cultural
Traditions Cultural Traditions Around the World Traditions of the Hispanic Communities Religious Holidays of Christmas and Easter Holidays Celebrated Thanksgiving and New Year |
Students will understand that
families have unique dynamics depending on their culture and
circumstances Student will learn to show respect for cultural heritage of their classmates Students will be able to compare and contrast other cultures with their own Students will identify characteristics of different cultures through stories, music, folktales, and the celebration of holidays Students will develop an understanding of important figures in Catholic history: Jesus, Joseph, Mary, The Holy Family Students will become aware of Hispanic traditions and holidays through participation in Spanish class Students will become aware of the history of Thanksgiving and the celebration of the New Year |
Listening
Task Dramatization Observation Performance Teacher Observation |
Students will listen to stories
about families living around the world Students will share stories of cultural traditions of their own family Students will take part in activities planned for Hispanic Heritage Month Students will celebrate Christmas and Easter with activities that center on the role of Jesus and his family in these events Students will complete activities centered around the first Thanksgiving |
Weekly Reader Topics: December
Holidays, Thanksgiving, and New Year Thanksgiving Literature Religion: Christ Our Life Series--Loyola Press Language Arts: Kindergarten Works--Silver Burdett Ginn |
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| Economics/Learning About Money (Week 26, 13 Weeks) |
U.S. Currency How Money Is Used |
Students will understand that both
paper money and coins are used in the United States monetary
system Students will be able to identify penny, nickel, and dime and describe the attributes of each Students will be able to identify the different values of a penny, nickel, and dime Students will understand how money is used to purchase goods Students will be able to determine the value of a varied amount of coins |
Listening Task Teacher Observation Dramatization |
Students will particpate in the
snack store program which will enable students to engage in the role of
the consumer Students will choose what snack they would like to purchase based on the amount of play money they have Students will add up a varied amount of coins to determine a value |
Math Series: Kindergarten--Silver
Burdett Ginn Play money: pennies, nickels and dimes Snack store props Change container Cash register drawer Snack store menu/price list |
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| Map Skills (Week 26, 7 Weeks) |
My address My environment Land and Water on a map |
Students will be able to memorize
and recite their address Students will identify the state and country they live in Students will be able to identify land and water regions on a map |
Teacher
Observation Listening Task |
Students will decorate a house with
their address on it and memorize it Students will be able to recite and tell us where in the United States they live: Country, State, and City Students will be able to color land green and water blue on a world map |
Weekly Reader Language Arts: Kindergarten Works--Silver Burdett Ginn |
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Updated: Tuesday,
September 12, 2006
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