Prekindergarten students are introduced to all elements of the social studies program. The have opportunities to explore and be involved with an understanding of self in relation to each of the six strands.

Objectives which correlate to the learning outcomes of the Proficiency Tests are marked with the bold numbers 4, 6, 9, and/or 12 which denotes the grade level Proficiency Test which that objective supports. Some objectives may be marked with multiple numbers in that they are included in learning outcomes at multiple grade levels. Complete listing and correlation to the total learning outcomes may be found in the appendix.

1. Given the opportunity to discuss a series of events, the learner will identify first and last events in the proper sequence(American Heritage Strand) **4

2. Given a list of characteristics common to all people, the learner will identify the unique ways that he/she reflects those characteristics(People in Societies Strand)

3. When given directions, the learner will place an object in an appropriate position (World Interaction Strand)

4. When sharing materials, the learner will identify the shared materials as a limited resource (Decision Making and Resources Strand)

5. Given a rule, the learner will explain how it helps classmates to get along with each other (Democratic Processes Strand)

6. The learner will follow a set of directions without the need for repeated instructions (Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities Strand)

The learner will

1. demonstrate the ability to think in terms of sequencing**4

A. distinguish between first and last

Comments/Activities: People in a line passing a point or events in a story

B. explore the concepts of past, present, and future

Comments/Activities: Appoint weekly "calendar keepers" to review concepts. Have students tell stories about events they "remember" and plan to do in the future.

2. listen and respond to stories and music of other times

Comments/Activities: Ask parents to share stories and music from their childhoods.

3. participate in activities and traditions associated with the cultural heritage of members of the class

Comments/Activities: Holidays provide excellent opportunities.

The learner will

1. recognize the ways in which all people are alike

Comments/Activities: Common physical characteristics and activities (i.e., eating, sleeping, playing)

2. identify her/his own unique characteristics and those of others

The learner will

1. become familiar with cultures of other people around the world by listening and responding to their stories and music

Comments/Activities: Sharing oral traditions, illustrating stories and music with pictures Class members may share stories and music from their cultural backgrounds.

2. begin to demonstrate spatial understanding by following directions to locate and place objects**4

Comments/Activities: Such as up, down, over, under, left, right, behind, in front of

3. observe and record physical and cultural environments and note changes over time.

Comments/Activities: Walks and field experiences provide bases for drawing pictures, recording observations on audiotape, or for teachers compiling lists of student observations.

The learner will

1. recognize that all people have wants

Comments/Activities: Chose toys from a catalog. Identify common wants of people from different groups and cultures, such as food, clothing, and shelter.

2. demonstrate an understanding of limited resources by taking turns and sharing materials**9

The learner will

1. recognize the need for rules to help get along with classmates

2. engage in democratic practice by sharing thoughts and opinions in group settings**4

Comments/Activities: Make use of groups organized for classroom activities and projects.

The learner will

1. demonstrate responsible behavior in caring for the school environment**4*9

2. demonstrate an ability to follow directions and rules

3. recognize the importance of laws by identifying problems that require rules to help resolve the problems

Comments/Activities: Identify problems in playing games or other classroom activities.

4. identify with the needs of other people by helping them