Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies — Kindergarten

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Me and my scarecrow: This math lesson will allow students to create their own individual and unique scarecrows based on attributes about themselves. Students will compare their scarecrows to those of their classmates and observe similarities and differences.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Mathematics and Social Studies); By Stephanie Duncan.

All About ME: Likenesses & Differences: This lesson will help to enhance the self-esteem of students by focusing on each child's individual differences.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Guidance, Healthful Living, and Social Studies); By Crystal Sigmon.

Resources on the web

Weeping camel: Finding rituals in our daily lives: In this Xpeditions lesson, students identify characteristics of traditional and modern rituals found in different cultures. Through reading stories about rituals, students identify some of their characteristics. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Native American cultures across the U.S.: Students discuss the differences between five Native American tribes within the U.S. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Social Studies); Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities

Back in the olden days: In this Xpeditions lesson, students discuss what it might have been like when, and where, their parents and grandparents grew up. The students conduct interviews to see if their guesses were right. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

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