Deirdri JoinerKeli Swann

Cindy Crookston

People, Past and Present Skills Child identifies similarities and differences in characteristics of people Child identifies similarities and differences in characteristics of families Child organizes their life around events, time, and routines Economic Skills Child demonstrates that all people need food, clothing, and shelter Child participates in activities to help them become aware of what it means to be a consumer Child discusses the roles and responsibilities of community workers Geography Skills Child identifies and creates common features in her immediate

environment

Citizenship Skills Child identifies flags of the United States and Texas Child recites the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag and

the state flag and observes a moment of silence The child engages in voting as a method for group decision

making The child identifies similarities among people like himself and

classmates as well as among himself and people from other cultures.

Kindergarten In Kindergarten, the focus is on the self, home, family, and classroom. The study of our state and national heritage begins with an

examination of the celebration of patriotic holidays and the contributions of historical people.

History Holidays are celebrations Historical figures and ordinary people helped to shape the community,

state, and nation ChronologyGeography Understands the concept of location Over/under/near/far/left/right The student understands the physical and human characteristics of

the environment landforms, bodies of water, natural resources, and weather: types of houses and ways of earning a living.

Economics Identify basic human needs; and explain how basic human needs of food, clothing, and

shelter can be met. Identify jobs in the home, school, and community;  explain why people have jobs.

Government Identify purposes for having rules;  identify rules that provide order, security, and safety

in the home and school. Identify authority figures in the home, school, and community; explain how authority

figures make and enforce rules

 Citizenship Identify the flags of the United States and Texas Recite the Pledge of Allegiance Explain the use of voting as a method for group decision making

Culture Identify personal attributes common to all people Identify differences among people. Identify family customs and traditions and explain their importance; Compare family customs and traditions; and Describe customs of the local community.

Science, technology, and society Identify examples of technology used in the home and school Describe how technology helps accomplish specific tasks. Describe how his or her life might be different without modern technology List ways in which technology meets people's needs.Social studies skills Obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral sources such as

conversations, interviews, and music; Obtain information about a topic using a variety of visual sources such as

pictures, symbols, television, maps, computer images, print material, and artifacts;

Sequence and categorize information; and Identify main ideas from oral, visual, and print sources. Express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences; and Create and interpret visuals including pictures and maps 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

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.

First Grade History. Understands how historical figures helped to shape our

community, state, and nation. The student is expected to: Understands the origins of customs, holidays, and

celebrations.. Understands the concepts of time and chronology. Geography. Understands the relative location of places. Understands the purpose of maps and globes. The student is

expected to: Understands various physical and human characteristics of the

environment Economics. Understands the concepts of goods and services

Understands the condition of not being able to have all the goods and services one wants

Understands the value of work. Government. Understands the purpose of rules and laws Understands the role of authority figures and public officials Citizenship. Understands important customs, symbols, and celebrations that

represent American beliefs and principles and contribute to our national identity

 Culture. Understands how families meet basic human needs.  Understands the importance of family beliefs, customs, language,

and traditions. Science, technology, and society. Understands how technology has affected daily life, past and

present.

Social studies skills Applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired

from a variety of sources including electronic technology. Communicates in written, oral, and visual forms

Uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings

Second Grade History Understands the historical significance of landmarks and celebrations

in the community, state, and nation. Understands the concepts of time and chronology. Understands how various sources provide information about the past.

interviews. Understands how historical figures and ordinary people helped to

shape our community, state, and nation.

Geography Understands the locations and characteristics of places and regions. Understands how physical characteristics of places and regions affect

people's activities and settlement patterns. Understands how humans use and modify the physical environment.  Economics Understands the importance of work. Understands the roles of producers and consumers in the production of

goods and services. Government Understands the purpose of governments. Understands the role of public officials. Citizenship. Understands characteristics of good citizenship as exemplified by

historic figures and ordinary people.

Citizenship Understands important customs, symbols, and celebrations that

represent American beliefs and principles and contribute to our national identity

Culture. Understands the significance of works of art in the local community. Science, technology, and society. Understands how science and technology have affected life, past

and present Social studies skills. Applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information

acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology. Communicates in written, oral, and visual forms Uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working

independently and with others, in a variety of settings.

Third Grade History. Understands how individuals, events, and ideas have influenced

the history of various communities Understands common characteristics of communities, past and

present Understands the concepts of time and chronology Geography. Understands how humans adapt to variations in the physical

environment. Understands the concepts of location, distance, and direction on

maps and globes Economics Understands the purposes of spending and saving money.

Understands the concept of an economic system. Understands how businesses operate in the U.S. free enterprise

system.

Government Understands the basic structure and functions of local

government. Citizenship Understands characteristics of good citizenship as exemplified by

historic figures and ordinary people. Understands the impact of individual and group decisions on

communities in a democratic society. Culture Understands ethnic and/or cultural celebrations of the United

States and other nations Understands the role of real and mythical heroes in shaping the

culture of communities, the state, and the nation Understands the importance of writers and artists to the cultural

heritage of communities

Social studies skills Applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information

acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology..

Communicates effectively in written, oral, and visual forms. Uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working

independently and with others, in a variety of settings. Fourth Grade History. Understands the similarities and differences of Native-American

groups in Texas and the Western Hemisphere before European exploration..

Understands the causes and effects of European exploration and colonization of Texas and the Western Hemisphere.

Understands the causes and effects of the Texas Revolution, the Republic of Texas, and the annexation of Texas to the United States..

Understands important issues, events, and individuals of the 20th century in Texas.

Geography. Uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data.

Understands the concept of regions. Understands the location and patterns of settlement and the

geographic factors that influence where people live. present. Understands how people adapt to and modify their environment Economics. Understands the basic economic patterns of early societies in

Texas and the Western Hemisphere. Understands the reasons for exploration and colonization.

Understands the characteristics and benefits of the free enterprise system in Texas.

Understands patterns of work and economic activities in Texas.

Understands how Texas, the United States, and other parts of the world are economically interdependent.

Government Understands how people organized governments in different ways

during the early development of Texas.. Understands important ideas in historic documents of Texas. Citizenship Understands important customs, symbols, and celebrations of

Texas. Understands the importance of voluntary individual participation

in the democratic process. Understands the importance of effective leadership in a

democratic society. Culture Understands the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic,

and religious groups to Texas.

Science, technology, and society. Understands the impact of science and technology on life in Texas.

Social studies skills. Applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information

acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology.. Communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. 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

(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 Children’s Museum of Houston http://www.cmhouston.org/

The Houston Museum of Natural Science http://www.hmns.org/

The Menil Collection http://www.menil.org/

The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum http://www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com/

The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park http://www.heritagesociety.org/

Museum of Printing History http://www.printingmuseum.org/

The 1940 Air Terminal Museum http://www.1940airterminal.org/

Telephone Museum 1714 Ashland St., Houston, TX 77008 - (713) 861-9784

Miller Outdoor Theatre http://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com

Japanese Gardens http://www.jgarden.org

George Ranch Historical Ranch http://www.georgeranch.org/

The Pioneer Memorial Log House http://www.drt-inc.org/loghouse.htm

The Houston Fire Museum http://www.houstonfiremuseum.org/

Port of Houston Boat Tours http://www.portofhouston.com/samhou/samhou.html

Lone Star Flight Museum http://www.lsfm.org/

The Galveston Historical Foundation http://www.galvestonhistory.org/ http://www.galvestonhistory.org/Texas_Seaport_Museum.as

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Offshore Energy Center’s Ocean Star Museum http://www.oceanstaroec.com/museum/tour.htm

Galveston Railroad Museum http://www.galvestonrrmuseum.com/

West Bay Common School http://oneroomschoolhouse.org

San Jacinto Museum of History http://www.sanjacinto-museum.org/

Battleship Texas http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/battlesh

ip_texas/

http://www.battleshiptexas.org/index.cfm

Space Center of Houston http://www.spacecenter.org/

Armand Bayou http://www.abnc.org/

Galveston County Office of Emergency Management http://www.gcoem.org/

Teachers

Librarians

Community Workers

Banks

Schools

Construction Sites

Weather

Grocery Stores

Parents

Religious Institutions

Veterans

Grandparents

City Officials

Hospitals

Farms

Everything &

Everyone!!!

NCSS (National Council for the Social Studies) http://www.socialstudies.org/about

California State University, Northridge – Resources http://www.csun.edu/~hcedu013/onlineactivities.html

PBS Teachers – Social Studies http://www.pbs.org/teachers/socialstudies/

Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) http://free.ed.gov/subjects.cfm?subject_id=178

Pearson – Scott Foresman Social Studies http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/

Smithsonian Education http://smithsonianeducation.org/

Discovery Education http://www.discoveryeducation.com/

United Nations – CyberSchoolbus http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/peace/home.asp

Houston Chronicle – Chronicle in Education http://www.chron.com/cie/

PBS – Teachers Social Skills & Safety (Early Childhood)

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/earlychildhood/theme/games.html

National Geographic Kids http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Places/

Smithsonian – Great History Mystery http://www.npg.si.edu/edu/brush/mystery/index.html

Maps.com http://www.maps.com/FunFacts.aspx

Mr. Nussbaum.com – Social Studies Games http://www.mrnussbaum.com/socgames.htm

Primary Games – Social Studies http://www.primarygames.com/social_studies.htm

Game Aquarium – Social Studies http://www.gamequarium.com/socialstudies.htm

Greta’s Game Station http://games.pppst.com/socialstudies.html

Google Earth http://earth.google.com