Curriculum: PreK-K Social Studies
Chicopee Public Schools
Overview: At the preschool and kindergarten level, learning in history and social science is built on children’s experiences in their families, school, community, state, and country. Children listen to stories about the people and events we celebrate in our national holidays and learn why we celebrate them. They also become familiar with our national symbols. The purpose of the preK-K curriculum is to begin the development of their civic identity.
*Please note that many of the social studies standards addressed at the kindergarten level are ongoing throughout the school year.
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Topics |
Standards |
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1 - September |
Need for rules; Working together; Importance of school; Pledge of Allegiance; Calendar; Location of home and school
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PreK-K.2 Put events in their own and their families’ lives in temporal order. (H)
PreK-K.3 Identify the student’s street address, city or town, and Massachusetts as the state and the United States as the country in which he or she lives. Identify the name of the student’s school and the city or town in which it is located. (G)
PreK-K.4 Describe the location and features of places in the immediate neighborhood of the student’s home or school. (G)
PreK-K.5 Retell stories that illustrate honesty, courage, friendship, respect, responsibility, and the wise or judicious exercise of authority, and explain how the characters in the stories show these qualities. ©)
PreK-K.7 Demonstrate understanding that there are important American symbols by identifying A. the American flag and its colors and shapes B. the melody of the national anthem C. the picture and name of the current president D. the words of the Pledge of Allegiance. ©)
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1- October |
Introduction to map skills; Concepts of Past and Present; Columbus Day; Safety; Community Resources- Fire Fighters , Police Folklore |
PreK-K.1 Identify and describe the events or people celebrated during United States national holidays and why we celebrate them. (H)
a. Columbus Day b. Independence Day c. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day d. Presidents’ Day e. Thanksgiving
PreK-K.2 Put events in their own and their families’ lives in temporal order. (H)
PreK-K.6 Identify and describe family or community members who promote the welfare and safety of children and adults. ©)
PreK-K.8 Give examples of different kinds of jobs that people do, including the work they do at home. (E)
PreK-K.5 Retell stories that illustrate honesty, courage, friendship, respect, responsibility, and the wise or judicious exercise of authority, and explain how the characters in the stories show these qualities. ©)
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2 - November |
Further Map Skills; Veteran’s Day; Thanksgiving; Native Americans; Pilgrims; Basic Needs- Food, Clothing, Shelter; Economics; Importance of family; Time Concepts |
PreK-K.1 Identify and describe the events or people celebrated during United States national holidays and why we celebrate them. (H) a. Columbus Day b. Independence Day c. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day d. Presidents’ Day e. Thanksgiving PreK-K.2 Put events in their own and their families’ lives in temporal order. (H) PreK-K.3 Identify the student’s street address, city or town, and Massachusetts as the state and the United States as the country in which he or she lives. Identify the name of the student’s school and the city or town in which it is located. (G)
PreK-K.7 Demonstrate understanding that there are important American symbols by identifying A. the American flag and its colors and shapes B. the melody of the national anthem C. the picture and name of the current president D. the words of the Pledge of Allegiance. ©) PreK-K.8 Give examples of different kinds of jobs that people do, including the work they do at home. (E)PreK-K.9 Explain why people work (e.g., to earn money in order to buy things they want). (E)
PreK-K.10 Give examples of the things that people buy with the money they earn. (E)
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2- December |
Holiday Appreciation; Comparative Cultures; Working together; Cooperation; folklore |
PreK-K.1 Identify and describe the events or people celebrated during United States national holidays and why we celebrate them. (H)
a. Columbus Day b. Independence Day c. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day d. Presidents’ Day e. Thanksgiving
PreK-K.2 Put events in their own and their families’ lives in temporal order. (H)
PreK-K.5 Retell stories that illustrate honesty, courage, friendship, respect, responsibility, and the wise or judicious exercise of authority, and explain how the characters in the stories show these qualities. ©)
PreK-K.9 Explain why people work (e.g., to earn money in order to buy things they want). (E)
PreK-K.10 Give examples of the things that people buy with the money they earn. (E)
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2 - January |
New Year’s Day, Calendar, Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Appreciation of Diversity; Weather concepts; Time Concepts
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PreK-K.1 Identify and describe the events or people celebrated during United States national holidays and why we celebrate them. (H)
a. Columbus Day b. Independence Day c. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day d. Presidents’ Day e. Thanksgiving
PreK-K.2 Put events in their own and their families’ lives in temporal order. (H)
PreK-K.5 Retell stories that illustrate honesty, courage, friendship, respect, responsibility, and the wise or judicious exercise of authority, and explain how the characters in the stories show these qualities. ©)
PreK-K.8 Give examples of different kinds of jobs that people do, including the work they do at home. (E)
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2 - February |
President’s Day; George Washington; Abraham Lincoln; Honesty; Historical Monuments; Concept of Money; Black History Month; Friendship Month; Dental Health Month
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PreK-K.1 Identify and describe the events or people celebrated during United States national holidays and why we celebrate them. (H)
a. Columbus Day b. Independence Day c. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day d. Presidents’ Day e. Thanksgiving
PreK-K.2 Put events in their own and their families’ lives in temporal order. (H)
PreK-K.4 Describe the location and features of places in the immediate neighborhood of the student’s home or school. (G)
PreK-K.5 Retell stories that illustrate honesty, courage, friendship, respect, responsibility, and the wise or judicious exercise of authority, and explain how the characters in the stories show these qualities. ©)
PreK-K.6 Identify and describe family or community members who promote the welfare and safety of children and adults. ©)
PreK-K.7 Demonstrate understanding that there are important American symbols by identifying A. the American flag and its colors and shapes B. the melody of the national anthem C. the picture and name of the current president D. the words of the Pledge of Allegiance. ©) PreK-K.8 Give examples of different kinds of jobs that people do, including the work they do at home. (E)PreK-K.9 Explain why people work (e.g., to earn money in order to buy things they want). (E)
PreK-K.10 Give examples of the things that people buy with the money they earn. (E)
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2-3 March |
Seasons of the year; Weather Concepts; St. Patrick’s Day; Women’s History Month; Neighborhood; Responsibility |
PreK-K.1 Identify and describe the events or people celebrated during United States national holidays and why we celebrate them. (H)
a. Columbus Day b. Independence Day c. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day d. Presidents’ Day e. Thanksgiving
PreK-K.2 Put events in their own and their families’ lives in temporal order. (H)
PreK-K.3 Identify the student’s street address, city or town, and Massachusetts as the state and the United States as the country in which he or she lives. Identify the name of the student’s school and the city or town in which it is located. (G)
PreK-K.4 Describe the location and features of places in the immediate neighborhood of the student’s home or school. (G)
PreK-K.5 Retell stories that illustrate honesty, courage, friendship, respect, responsibility, and the wise or judicious exercise of authority, and explain how the characters in the stories show these qualities. ©)
PreK-K.8 Give examples of different kinds of jobs that people do, including the work they do at home. (E)
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3 - April |
Appreciation of the Environment; Earth Day; Preserving our natural resources; respect; Patriot’s Day |
PreK-K.1 Identify and describe the events or people celebrated during United States national holidays and why we celebrate them. (H)
a. Columbus Day b. Independence Day c. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day d. Presidents’ Day e. Thanksgiving
PreK-K.2 Put events in their own and their families’ lives in temporal order. (H)
PreK-K.4 Describe the location and features of places in the immediate neighborhood of the student’s home or school. (G)
PreK-K.5 Retell stories that illustrate honesty, courage, friendship, respect, responsibility, and the wise or judicious exercise of authority, and explain how the characters in the stories show these qualities. ©) PreK-K.6 Identify and describe family or community members who promote the welfare and safety of children and adults. ©)
PreK-K.7 Demonstrate understanding that there are important American symbols by identifying A. the American flag and its colors and shapes B. the melody of the national anthem C. the picture and name of the current president D. the words of the Pledge of Allegiance. ©)
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3 - May |
Recognition of Growth and Change; Family - Mother’s Day; Memorial Day; Safety Issues |
PreK-K.1 Identify and describe the events or people celebrated during United States national holidays and why we celebrate them. (H)
a. Columbus Day b. Independence Day c. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day d. Presidents’ Day e. Thanksgiving
PreK-K.2 Put events in their own and their families’ lives in temporal order. (H)
PreK-K.7 Demonstrate understanding that there are important American symbols by identifying A. the American flag and its colors and shapes B. the melody of the national anthem C. the picture and name of the current president D. the words of the Pledge of Allegiance. ©) PreK-K.8 Give examples of different kinds of jobs that people do, including the work they do at home. (E)
PreK-K.5 Retell stories that illustrate honesty, courage, friendship, respect, responsibility, and the wise or judicious exercise of authority, and explain how the characters in the stories show these qualities. ©) PreK-K.6 Identify and describe family or community members who promote the welfare and safety of children and adults. ©)
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3 - June |
Flag Day- Concept of Nation, Patriotism; Family - Father’s Day; Meaning of Independence Day; Appreciation of Growth, Maturity, and Responsibility |
PreK-K.1 Identify and describe the events or people celebrated during United States national holidays and why we celebrate them. (H)
a. Columbus Day b. Independence Day c. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day d. Presidents’ Day e. Thanksgiving
PreK-K.2 Put events in their own and their families’ lives in temporal order. (H)
PreK-K.3 Identify the student’s street address, city or town, and Massachusetts as the state and the United States as the country in which he or she lives. Identify the name of the student’s school and the city or town in which it is located. (G)
PreK-K.5 Retell stories that illustrate honesty, courage, friendship, respect, responsibility, and the wise or judicious exercise of authority, and explain how the characters in the stories show these qualities. ©)
PreK-K.7 Demonstrate understanding that there are important American symbols by identifying A. the American flag and its colors and shapes B. the melody of the national anthem C. the picture and name of the current president D. the words of the Pledge of Allegiance. ©)
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