Kindergarten Social Studies Unit 7

Big Idea:

Identify the contributions of leaders who helped shape the nation.

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

K.2(B) [Readiness] identify contributions of patriots and good citizens who have shaped the community

Focus TEKS

K.2(A) [Supporting] identify contributions of historical figures, including Stephen F. Austin, George Washington, Christopher Columbus, and José Antonio Navarro, who helped to shape the state and nation

K.3(B) [Readiness] use vocabulary related to time and chronology, including before, after, next, first, last, yesterday, today, and tomorrow

Ongoing TEKS

K.16(A) use a problem solving process to identify a problem and implement a solution

K.16(B) identify a situation that requires a decision

Student Learning Targets:

• I will explain that Presidents Day is a time to celebrate Presidents.
• I will identify why George Washington was a good citizen.
• I will identify ways that MLK demonstrates characteristics of a good citizen.
• I will identify what a good citizen is through journal writing. (writing)

Essential Questions:

• Why do we celebrate Presidents’ Day in February?
• What does the president do?
• How did George Washington demonstrate characteristics of a good citizen?
• How did MLK demonstrate characteristics of a good citizen?
• How did MLK change our society?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: American Legacy, Studies Weekly

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