Social Studies K
PLEASE NOTE: This course is designed for a 180-day implementation period. Please contact us for the materials list for this course. Primary Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Credit Equivalency: Semester: 0.25 Credits Full Year: 0.50 Credits COURSE DESCRIPTION Social Studies K introduces emerging learners to the knowledge and skills that will help them to become active and valued participants in their community. Students discover the importance of rules and regulations in guiding community behavior, and they explore good citizenship and values such as respect, democracy, cooperation, and equality. Social Studies K establishes students' understanding of the past by teaching them the importance of a sequence of events and developing their skill in distinguishing fact from opinion. Finally, students learn about the world around them, including how geography influences society, how maps represent places, and how communities rely on trade in goods and services. This course incl