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Pittsford Central Schools: GRADE: YK/K The social studies program at the Kindergarten level focuses on helping students develop awareness of self as a growing individual. In addition the childs relationship with others in the classroom becomes a source for social studies learning. Social interaction skills are integral to the Kindergarten program. ECONOMICS: Money Wants Needs Students will be introduced to the following concepts: People have wants and needs People work at jobs to earn money People use money to buy wants and needs People and families make economic choices CIVICS: Responsibilities Rules Families Students will be introduced to the following concepts: All children and adults have responsibilities People make rules, which involve consideration of others, and provide for the health and safety of all Rules effect children and adults and can be changed for many reasons Each person can be a contributor to decision making and problem solving/conflict resolution Citizenship includes an awareness of the symbols of our nation People make decisions that involve others Each person is unique and important All people are alike and different in many ways Each person has social needs and wants Most people live in families, though families differ All people need to learn, and they learn in different ways GEOGRAPHY: Map Globe Students will be introduced to the following concepts: A map is a picture of a place A globe is a representation of the earth The earth is made up of both land and water Exposure to directions on a map or globe (north, south, east, west) We are all part of a community (school and family) SKILLS: Contribute to the development of a real bar graph, real picture graph designed by the class Compare / contrast numbers (most/least, greater/less than, same) Locate land and water on a globe or map Recognize the differences between a map and globe Identify the differences between a want and a need Demonstrate responsibility for self and materials In a whole group situation compare and contrast ways that people/families are alike/different Identify a symbol of our nation Identify school rules and responsibilities and the need for both Follow school rules Library Component: Borrow and return library books on time to demonstrate responsibility |
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