Grade Level: Kindergarten

My Country's Celebrations

Concepts
Culture/Civilization

Enduring Understandings
All cultures have holidays, customs, and traditions.
Our country celebrates and recognizes its leaders and heroes.
Holidays help us learn about and remember our past.
Some holidays remind us to take care of our environment.
Some holidays are based on folklore.

Skills
1.  Exhibit curiosity and pose questions.
2.  Listen to and participate in discussions.
3.  Share ideas and information.
4.  Illustrate and/or write to show understanding.
5.  Describe similarities and differences.

All About Me and What I Can Be

Concepts
Change/Continuity

Enduring Understandings
I am unique. I have special talents and abilities.
I use my senses to experience the world.
I can experience different feelings, such as happiness, sadness, and anger.
All people grow and change over time.
Good citizens take turns, share, take care of belongings, and follow rules.
Governments use symbols such as flags to build feelings of patriotism.
Things and people in our environment change over time.
Directions and maps help me find my way and locate missing things.
People have basic needs for food, clothing and shelter.
People have many wants like candy, trips, and toys.

Skills
1.  Exhibit curiosity and pose questions.
2.  Listen to and participate in discussions.
3.  Share ideas and information.
4.  Illustrate and/or write to show understanding.
5.  Describe similarities and differences.