Social+Studies+Resources+Grade+K

= Social Studies, Grade K  =

(1) History. The student understands that holidays are celebrations of special events. The student is expected to: (A) explain the reasons for national patriotic holidays such as Presidents' Day and Independence Day; and Funschool, Game - Independence Day: http://funschool.kaboose.com/globe-rider/celebrate-usa/games/game_independence_day.html

(B) identify customs associated with national patriotic holidays such as parades and fireworks on Independence Day. Funschool, Game - Independence Day: http://funschool.kaboose.com/globe-rider/celebrate-usa/games/game_independence_day.html

(2) History. The student understands how historical figures and ordinary people helped to shape the community, state, and nation. The student is expected to: (A) identify the contributions of historical figures such as Stephen F. Austin and George Washington who helped to shape our state and nation; and Primary Games, Game - Name that President: http://www.primarygames.com/presidents/start.htm

(B) identify ordinary people who have shaped the community. TeacherTube, Video - Community Helpers: http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?title=Community_Helpers&video_id=134174

(3) History. The student understands the concept of chronology. The student is expected to: (A) place events in chronological order; and Timeline Index, Image: []

(B) use vocabulary related to time and chronology, including before, after, next, first, and last. Mr. Nussbaum, Word Fill Game: [] This game must be prefilled by the teacher with the vocabulary word they wish to use and then the students can begin looking for the missing letters

(4) Geography. The student understands the concept of location. The student is expected to: (A) use terms, including over, under, near, far, left, and right, to describe relative location; and BrainPOP, Game: []

(B) locate places on the school campus and describe their relative locations. BrainPOP, Video: []

(5) Geography. The student understands the physical and human characteristics of the environment. The student is expected to: (A) identify the physical characteristics of places such as landforms, bodies of water, natural resources, and weather; and Mr. Nussbaum, World Landmarks: [] The student is given a map with clickable dots in which displays information about that area.

(B) identify the human characteristics of places such as types of houses and ways of earning a living. BrainPOP, Video: []

(6) Economics. The student understands that basic human needs are met in many ways. The student is expected to: (A) identify basic human needs; and BrainPOP, Video: []

(B) explain how basic human needs of food, clothing, and shelter can be met. BrainPOP, Video: []

(7) Economics. The student understands the importance of jobs. The student is expected to: (A) identify jobs in the home, school, and community; and BrainPOP, Video: []

(B) explain why people have jobs. BrainPOP, Video: []

(8) Government. The student understands the purpose of rules. The student is expected to: (A) identify purposes for having rules; and BrainPOP, Video: []

(B) identify rules that provide order, security, and safety in the home and school. BrainPOP, Video: []

(9) Government. The student understands the role of authority figures. The student is expected to: (A) identify authority figures in the home, school, and community; and BrainPOP, Video: []

(B) explain how authority figures make and enforce rules. BrainPOP, Video: []

(10) Citizenship. The student understands important customs, symbols, and celebrations that represent American beliefs and principles and contribute to our national identity. The student is expected to: (A) identify the flags of the United States and Texas; US Flag Jigsaw puzzle []

(B) recite the Pledge of Allegiance; and The Pledge of Allegiance []

(C) explain the use of voting as a method for group decision making. PBS Kids "Booth" []

(11) Culture. The student understands similarities and differences among people. The student is expected to: (A) identify personal attributes common to all people such as physical characteristics; and Eloise Greenfield http://www.brainpopjr.com/readingandwriting/authors/eloisegreenfield/

(B) identify differences among people. Cheeruppet World: Help Preschool Children Accept Difference []

(12) Culture. The student understands how people learn about themselves through family customs and traditions. The student is expected to: (A) identify family customs and traditions and explain their importance; Toot & Puddle Tour the World []

(B) compare family customs and traditions; and Brain Pop Jr. - Mexico: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/cultures/mexico/preview.weml

(C) describe customs of the local community. Brain Pop Jr. Homes: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/communities/homes/preview.weml

(13) Science, technology, and society. The student understands ways technology is used in the home and school. The student is expected to: (A) identify examples of technology used in the home and school; and Brain Pop Jr.-Kindergarten Video: http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/communities/kindergarten/preview.weml

(B) describe how technology helps accomplish specific tasks. Ancient China http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/ancienthistory/ancientchina/

(14) Science, technology, and society. The student understands ways in which technology has changed how people live. The student is expected to: (A) describe how his or her life might be different without modern technology; and Martha Speaks "Martha's Email" http://pbskids.org/video/

(B) list ways in which technology meets people's needs. Ancient Egypt http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/ancienthistory/ancientegypt/

(15) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology. The student is expected to: (A) obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral sources such as conversations, interviews, and music; Brain http://www.brainpop.com/health/bodysystems/brain/

(B) obtain information about a topic using a variety of visual sources such as pictures, symbols, television, maps, computer images, print material, and artifacts; Reading Maps http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/geography/readingmaps/

(C) sequence and categorize information; and Reading Maps Game/Puzzle http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/geography/readingmaps/puzzle/

(D) identify main ideas from oral, visual, and print sources. Reading Maps/ Write About It http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/geography/readingmaps/writeaboutit/

(16) Social studies skills. The student communicates in oral and visual forms. The student is expected to: (A) express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences; and Sid The Science Kid "Animals can Communicate" http://pbskids.org/video/

(B) create and interpret visuals including pictures and maps. Create- Free Draw http://www.nickjr.com/kids-games/nick-jr-free-draw.html

(17) Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings. The student is expected to: (A) use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution; and Curious George "A Bridge to Farm" http://pbskids.org/video/

(B) use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision. The Tomato Garden http://www.nickjr.com/kids-videos/oswald-kids-videos.html

Source: The provisions of this §113.2 adopted to be effective September 1, 1998, 22 TexReg 7684.