Social Studies Topic Maps Kindergarten

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1 s Kindergarten

2 Recurring Performance Objectives Recurring performance objectives can be taught throughout all benchmark periods. Strand & Concept PO S1C1 1, 2, 3, 4 S1C10 1 S2C1 1, 2, 3, 4

3 Key Concepts Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship Responsible Citizenship Community: Cultural Groups, Land & Jobs Careers Classroom as a Community Social Studies Topic Map Topic: 1 st Benchmark Period Community Enduring Understanding: People and places make up the community. Key Questions: What are the characteristics of a responsible citizen? How is one community different from another? What does your community look like? How is your classroom a community? Key Vocabulary Participation & Cooperation Rules & Consequences Community Culture Tradition/custom Location Neighborhood Career Resources Examples: Construct a map of your community/school/classroom Create a collage that represents your community Develop a puppet show portraying the characteristics of a responsible citizen Listen to and describe music that is part of your community

4 1 st Benchmark Period Strand & Concept S3C1 5 PO Resources S3C4 1, 2 a, b, c, 3, 4, S4C1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 S4C4 1, 2, 3 S5C1 1, 2, 3

5 Key Concepts National Symbols & Monuments Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem National Holidays Topic: Social Studies Topic Map 2nd Benchmark Period Our Country Enduring Understanding: National symbols, traditions, holidays and people unite our country. Key Questions: What are the founding principles of the United States? What are symbols and why are they used? Why are national symbols and traditions important to the United States? Why do we celebrate national holidays? Examples: Key Vocabulary Symbol Monument Astronaut President Consequences Citizenship State Governor Country Vote Fourth of July George Washington Abraham Lincoln Create/select a symbol (song, animal, poem, etc.) that represents you and/or your family and explain why Create a class letter thanking an important person or people to the community Play National Holidays Charades Tell a story about what you would do as president

6 2 nd Benchmark Period Strand & Concept S1C4 1, 2 S1C9 1 PO Resources S3C1 1, 2, 3, 4 S3C2 1 S3C4 2d S4C5 1, 2 S5C1 4, 5, 6

7 Social Studies Topic Map 3 th Benchmark Period Key Concepts Native Americans as Original Inhabitants Explorers: Travel to New Places Exploration: Exchange of Ideas, Culture & Goods History Through Pictures and Words Topic: Early American Civilizations Enduring Understanding: Exploration led to the exchange of culture and ideas. Key Questions: Why do people explore new places? Who were the first Americans and how were they viewed by explorers? How did the exchange of ideas affect the lifestyles of explorers and Native Americans? How do we learn about history? Key Vocabulary Explorer Culture Goods Artifact North America Globe Map Continent Ocean Location Examples: Color a map of the U.S. Use pictures to share the life story of a parent, grandparent or other family member Draw pictures of two artifacts: modern and early American (e.g. metate and hammer) Draw a picture of what the first visits between Native Americans and Europeans might have looked like

8 3rd Benchmark Period Strand & Concept S1C2 1 S1C3 1, 2 PO Resources S3C1 3a S4C1 1, 4, 5 S4C5 1, 2

9 Key Concepts Early Civilizations & Advancements Early Civilizations: Hunters & Gatherers Exploration: Travel to New Places Exploration: Exchange of Ideas, Culture & Goods History Through Pictures & Words Topic: Social Studies Topic Map 4 th Benchmark Period Early World Civilizations Enduring Understanding: Early people explored new places in order to improve their lives. Key Questions: What was life like for early people who had to hunt and gather food? How did advancements in farming improve the lives of early people? Key Vocabulary Advancement World Europeans Asians Africans Domestication Marco Polo Magellan Examples: Match pictures of things that are old and new (toys, clothing, transportation, etc.) Create a simple timeline by attaching symbols that represent important events to a string of yarn Create a picture book about what happens on a farm Imagine you are travelling with Marco Polo and draw a picture of what you see on your trip

10 4 th Benchmark Period Strand & Concept S2C2 1, 2 S2C5 1, 2 S4C2 1 PO Resources