Warwick School District

Curriculum❯Social Studies K

Social Studies K

Grade Levels: KA | KP | KF |

Course Description

Social studies instruction is tied directly to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards related to History, Geography, Civics & Government, and Economics. The curriculum focuses on the 4 standard areas as it builds and broadens in scope from grade to grade. Kindergarten students will explore four social studies units including:  History, Geography, Economics, and Civics and Government. 

Core Curriculum Content Standards

Civics and Government (2009-2012)

  • Principles and Documents of Government

    • GRADE K

      • Explain the purpose of rules.(5.1.K.A)
      • Explain the need for rules.(5.1.K.B)
      • Define respect for self and others.(5.1.K.C)
      • Demonstrate responsibilities in the classroom.(5.1.K.E)

  • Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

    • GRADE K

      • Identify responsibilities at school.(5.2.K.A)
      • Identify a problem and discuss possible solutions.(5.2.K.B)
      • Identify classroom projects/activities that support leadership and service.(5.2.K.C)
      • Explain responsible classroom behavior.(5.2.K.D)

Economics (2009-2012)

  • Scarcity and Choice

    • GRADE K

      • Identify how scarcity influences choice.(6.1.K.A)
      • Identify family wants and needs.(6.1.K.B)
      • Identify choices to meet needs(6.1.K.C)
      • Identify a choice based on family interest.(6.1.K.D)

  • Markets and Economic Systems

    • GRADE K

      • Identify goods and consumers.(6.2.K.A)

Geography (2009-2012)

  • Basic Geographic Literacy

    • GRADE K

      • Interpret a simple map of a known environment.(7.1.K.A)
      • Describe the location of places in the home, school, and community to gain an understanding of relative location.(7.1.K.B)

  • Physical Characteristics of Places and Regions

    • GRADE K

      • Describe the characteristics of homes and businesses located in the community to gain an understanding of physical features.(7.2.K.A)
      • Identify land and water forms.(7.2.K.B)

History (2009-2012)

  • Historical Analysis and Skills Development

    • GRADE K

      • Identify chronological sequence through days, weeks, months, and years (calendar time).(8.1.K.A)

  • Pennsylvania History

    • GRADE K

      • Examine photographs of documents, artifacts, and places unique to Pennsylvania.(8.2.K.B)
      • Demonstrate an understanding of conflict.(8.2.K.D)

Units

Unit #1 - Civics and Government

Unit #2 - History

Unit #3 - Geography

Unit #4 - Economics

Course Resources