Hello and welcome to Mrs. White's Kindergarten Social Studies Class here at K and P Elementary School. We are located in the beautiful city of Corvallis, Oregon USA. We invite you to check out our website at: http://www.kandpelementaryschool.com/welcome for more information about other classes that are offered online. We are an elementary school for grades K-6. We offer classes at our facility as well as an online option. We have engaging and fun online classes that are suitable for children as early as Kindergarten. Choose to enroll your child in just one online class or complete all classes online. You can enroll your child here at: http://www.kandpelementaryschool.com/enroll
If you have any questions along the way, please feel free to contact me at: [email protected] I am available Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. If you are leaving me an email, I will respond to it by the next business day or you can also reach me at: 503-345-9876 I look forward to hearing from you!
Students must have the following in order to successfully complete this online class:
1. Internet connected computer (High speed internet is recommended)
2. Digital camera
3. Keyboard, mouse and speakers
If you need assistance with a technical problem, please contact the IT department at: 503-765-4321 ext. 101
A note from Mrs. White: Hello and a big welcome to all my wonderful students and their amazing learning coaches! We have just started our unit about "Me and my Community." I have listed all the learning activities you will be assigned for this unit. Learning coaches, if you haven't yet done so, please visit: www.KandPelementaryschool.com/login to access the student's learning path on our website. You must sign up for this option first (it is completely free) You will need to sign up before you can access any of the worksheets, videos or games. Thank you!
The following lessons are to be completed at your own pace. The first lesson plan is designed for students to complete within 3 weeks. The last two should be completed within 4 weeks. If your child finishes sooner, that is great! If you think your child needs additional time completing the assignments, please call me or email me and let me know how we can help him or her complete the assignments. Thank you! I look forward to seeing your work in the next few weeks! Happy learning!
Module Objectives:
1. I can describe what is a community.
2. I can name community helpers in the community and the important jobs that they have.
3. I can describe and demonstrate what is a good citizen and how a good citizen acts.
4. I can tell the difference between fair and unfair treatment of others.
5. I can give reasons for being honest and truthful when talking and working with others.
6. I can discuss why it is a good choice to be honest and truthful.
Learning activities and links: To be completed within 3 weeks. Work at your own pace!
Hello students! Please do the following:
1. Watch your first video lesson about "What is a Community?" and answer the questions in the video on your lesson path account. Learning coaches, please sign up for this feature here if you haven't yet done so: www.KandPelementaryschool.com/signup
2. You can either complete the next two worksheets online in your lesson path, or you can complete the worksheet using the print out here: http://www.littleworksheets.com/worksheets/community/littleworksheetssite6.pdf
This worksheet explains what is a community and asks you to color the buildings as well as draw a picture of what your community looks like.
http://www.littleworksheets.com/worksheets/community/littleworksheetssite12.pdf
This worksheet gives you an idea about the stores in our community. Think about what other important buildings and people make up your community.
3. Where do you live? What kind of community do you live in with your family? With the assistance of your learning coach, you will be asked to complete the next two worksheets here: http://www.littleworksheets.com/worksheets/community/littleworksheetssite7.pdf
http://www.littleworksheets.com/worksheets/community/littleworksheetssite8.pdf
This will give you an idea of where you live in your community. By the end of this unit, you should be able to memorize your address. So keep practicing!
4. You can begin reading the first chapter in the e-book called, The World Around Me -By: K and P elementary school. You can access the link here: www.KandPelementaryschool.com/ebooks Once you read the book, please complete the online interactive reading comprehension. If you have the textbook version of The World Around Me, the reading comprehension questions are at the end of chapter 1. Don't forget to submit your work if you are using the textbook version!
5. You can then complete 2 worksheets about community helpers. Again, you always have the option of printing off and completing the worksheets or you can also do it completely online in your lesson path:
http://www.littleworksheets.com/worksheets/community/littleworksheetssite10.pdf
http://www.littleworksheets.com/worksheets/community/littleworksheetssite11.pdf
6. You can then access the video on your lesson path: Community helpers and their tools. You will be asked to complete a little interactive quiz at the end of the video so make sure you pay close attention to the tools the community helpers are using in their jobs!
7. Complete the worksheet: http://my-moonraker.com/grade-1-community-helpers-worksheets-214.jpg or find it online on the lesson path.
8. You should go ahead and start reading the second chapter of the e-book: How Can I Become A Helper In My Community? By: K and P elementary school. Just like the previous book, it will automatically begin to read to you or with the help of the learning coach, you can use the textbook version. As always, you will be asked to complete the reading comprehension or you can find the comprehension questions at the end of the chapter review in the textbook.
9. Once you have read the second chapter in the e-book or textbook, please complete the following worksheet: http://www.littleworksheets.com/worksheets/community/littleworksheetssite19.pdf
This will give you an idea how you too can become a community helper!
10. Once you read the two chapters of the book: The World Around Me By: K and P elementary school, you can then complete the first two blocks on your lesson path located at: www.KandPelementaryschool.com/lessonpath That is where you will play games such as: Community Helper Clean Up, Who's tools are these? and you will put together a community helper puzzle among other fun activities. You will reach a quiz, please complete this. It is designed with you in mind! It contains pictures so click on the correct picture when you think you know what the answer is! When you have completed the first two blocks, please stop and wait for further instructions!
11. Learning coaches will assist you with making a Community Helper Booklet. You can find the project information here: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Community-Helper-Booklet-231796 You will need to download the pages and print them out. *Learning coaches: Please remember you can scan the final booklet to me at [email protected] Happy Learning!
Once you have finished all the assignments given above, you will complete the following:
Learning activities and links: To be completed within 4 weeks. Work at your own pace!
1. Please begin reading chapter 3 in the E-book or textbook: The World Around Me By: K and P elementary school. This chapter will discuss what is a good citizen and what it means to be a good one. Please answer the reading comprehensions at the end of the chapter.
2. Once you have read the chapter, please think about what it means to be a good citizen? How can you be a good citizen? Then complete the following worksheets, again, this is also available on your lesson path:
http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/good-citizen-1/
http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/good-citizen-2/
http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/good-citizen-3/
3. Please watch the following video on your lesson path "How can I be a good citizen?" Then answer the follow up questions. This will automatically pop up once the video has ended.
4. Great! Once you have watched the video, please complete the following worksheet: http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/how-to-be-a-good-citizen/
5. Please read Chapter 4, "Rights and Responsibilities of Good Citizens" in your e-book or textbook. Then answer the reading comprehension questions.
6. You can then print out the following handout:
http://webfronter.com/waltham-forest/HenryMaynardJuniorSchool/menu2/Rights_and_responsibilities/Rights_
and_responsibilities_green_border.jpg
Keep this handout where you can access it. Go back to it and review it. Brainstorm ideas, how would you change the conversations between the two characters in the drawing? Have you ever helped out someone who was in need of help? Draw a picture of that situation.
7. Please open and access the third and four blocks in your lesson path. Here you will complete another online puzzle, coloring page, and games about good citizens. You will watch a video and decide who is being a good citizen in the scene and decide who is not and what they should do in each situation. You can click on the correct pictures. The activities will automatically begin when you click on the next step in your path. Have fun!
8. Once you complete the steps above, you with the help of your learning coach can begin on your good citizen's helping hands wreath project. You can click on the link to learn more about the project: http://fun.familyeducation.com/crafts/childrens-art-activities/29560.html Learning coaches, all the material for this project can be found in the "Kinder-Kit" that was sent to you at the beginning of the school year. If you have any questions about the project, please contact me!
Module Objectives:
1. I can recognize the United States Flag and describe what it represents.
2. I can recognize George Washington and explain why he is important to the United States.
3. I can recognize and describe what is the Statue of Liberty and what she means to my country.
4. I can explain why the Bald Eagle is an important symbol to the United States and describe what it represents.
5. I can explain how our President is elected, where our President lives and what the White House represents.
Learning activities and links: To be completed within 4 weeks, work at your own pace!
1. You're moving along nicely! In the following weeks we will be discussing National Symbols in the United States. You can start reading the book chapter 5, "National Symbols" in your The World Around Me By: K and P Elementary School. In the upcoming weeks you will be learning about The White House, The Statue of Liberty, The Liberty Bell and The American Flag. Please answer the questions at the end of the chapter.
2. Please watch the following video on your lesson path. It is called "National Symbols" and should pop up automatically on your lesson path once you have watched the interactive e-book. Please answer the interactive quiz at the end of the video.
3. After watching the e-book and watching the video, please complete the following worksheets. The worksheets can also be completed online on the lesson path.
http://us-flag.net/pictures/coloring-page/us_flag1.jpg
http://dbsenk.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/american_flag_book.jpg
4. Please complete the online puzzle and interactive quiz on the lesson path about the American flag. Also please listen to the "Star Spangled Banner" in the lesson path. It is listed as a video.
5. Please read Chapter 6 in your e-book or textbook. It talks about the White House and what it means, who lives there and how long it has been around. Then complete the comprehension questions at the end of the chapter.
6. Along with the assistance of the learning coach, please visit: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/inside-white-house/interactive-tour and take a virtual tour of the white house. When you have completed the house, please draw a picture of your favorite part of the White House. You can also do this drawing online on the lesson path.
7. Now that you have an idea of what the White House is and who lives there. Let's take a look at who the first President was. Please watch the following video on your lesson path. It should automatically play, but it is titled "All About George Washington." Please complete the comprehension questions and color the following worksheet: http://www.patrioticcoloringpages.com/american-history/free/016-president-george-washington.gif
8. Please complete the following activity with assistance of the learning coach: http://storyreads.com/george-washington-and-cherry-tree/ and don't forget to watch the video in the middle of the page.
9. Once you have read the short story and watched the video, please complete the activity: George Washington and The Cherry Tree Project. You can find all the supplies for this project in your "Kinder-Kit." Your project should resemble the following: http://macaronikid.com/static/town/stockton/article-86682.bmp You can find the instructions in the Kinder Kit and on the lesson path.
10. Please visit the following website: http://www.nps.gov/media/photo/gallery.htm?id=1E1E3C38-155D-451F-6735FFFDC6749F3C
11. Please watch the vide on the lesson path "The Statue of Liberty" and complete the interactive quiz at the end of the video.
12. Please complete the following handout: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VVTMY_wrBZU/Tgdf-QhzUdI/AAAAAAAAB0s/H_JViIT7P-s/s1600/statue+of+liberty+coloring+page.jpg or complete the handout online.
13. Please visit the following website: http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/statueofliberty/ and take the virtual tour of the Statue of Liberty, you can also access the webcams that are located on the Statue of Liberty. Look around! What do you see? What do you hear? Draw what you see!
14. Please watch the final video "The Bald Eagle" and complete the quiz at the end of the video.
15. Please complete the following worksheet: http://www.education.com/files/223501_223600/223581/american-bald-eagle.pdf
16. Please choose one National symbol to color and write three facts about. This can include The White House, The Bald Eagle, The Statue of Liberty or George Washington. You can find the worksheets in the lesson path. You have the option as always to print the worksheet or complete it entirely online.
**Please visit the top right hand corner if you have any questions about State Standards or Copyright information. Thank you!!
If you have any questions along the way, please feel free to contact me at: [email protected] I am available Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. If you are leaving me an email, I will respond to it by the next business day or you can also reach me at: 503-345-9876 I look forward to hearing from you!
Students must have the following in order to successfully complete this online class:
1. Internet connected computer (High speed internet is recommended)
2. Digital camera
3. Keyboard, mouse and speakers
If you need assistance with a technical problem, please contact the IT department at: 503-765-4321 ext. 101
A note from Mrs. White: Hello and a big welcome to all my wonderful students and their amazing learning coaches! We have just started our unit about "Me and my Community." I have listed all the learning activities you will be assigned for this unit. Learning coaches, if you haven't yet done so, please visit: www.KandPelementaryschool.com/login to access the student's learning path on our website. You must sign up for this option first (it is completely free) You will need to sign up before you can access any of the worksheets, videos or games. Thank you!
The following lessons are to be completed at your own pace. The first lesson plan is designed for students to complete within 3 weeks. The last two should be completed within 4 weeks. If your child finishes sooner, that is great! If you think your child needs additional time completing the assignments, please call me or email me and let me know how we can help him or her complete the assignments. Thank you! I look forward to seeing your work in the next few weeks! Happy learning!
Module Objectives:
1. I can describe what is a community.
2. I can name community helpers in the community and the important jobs that they have.
3. I can describe and demonstrate what is a good citizen and how a good citizen acts.
4. I can tell the difference between fair and unfair treatment of others.
5. I can give reasons for being honest and truthful when talking and working with others.
6. I can discuss why it is a good choice to be honest and truthful.
Learning activities and links: To be completed within 3 weeks. Work at your own pace!
Hello students! Please do the following:
1. Watch your first video lesson about "What is a Community?" and answer the questions in the video on your lesson path account. Learning coaches, please sign up for this feature here if you haven't yet done so: www.KandPelementaryschool.com/signup
2. You can either complete the next two worksheets online in your lesson path, or you can complete the worksheet using the print out here: http://www.littleworksheets.com/worksheets/community/littleworksheetssite6.pdf
This worksheet explains what is a community and asks you to color the buildings as well as draw a picture of what your community looks like.
http://www.littleworksheets.com/worksheets/community/littleworksheetssite12.pdf
This worksheet gives you an idea about the stores in our community. Think about what other important buildings and people make up your community.
3. Where do you live? What kind of community do you live in with your family? With the assistance of your learning coach, you will be asked to complete the next two worksheets here: http://www.littleworksheets.com/worksheets/community/littleworksheetssite7.pdf
http://www.littleworksheets.com/worksheets/community/littleworksheetssite8.pdf
This will give you an idea of where you live in your community. By the end of this unit, you should be able to memorize your address. So keep practicing!
4. You can begin reading the first chapter in the e-book called, The World Around Me -By: K and P elementary school. You can access the link here: www.KandPelementaryschool.com/ebooks Once you read the book, please complete the online interactive reading comprehension. If you have the textbook version of The World Around Me, the reading comprehension questions are at the end of chapter 1. Don't forget to submit your work if you are using the textbook version!
5. You can then complete 2 worksheets about community helpers. Again, you always have the option of printing off and completing the worksheets or you can also do it completely online in your lesson path:
http://www.littleworksheets.com/worksheets/community/littleworksheetssite10.pdf
http://www.littleworksheets.com/worksheets/community/littleworksheetssite11.pdf
6. You can then access the video on your lesson path: Community helpers and their tools. You will be asked to complete a little interactive quiz at the end of the video so make sure you pay close attention to the tools the community helpers are using in their jobs!
7. Complete the worksheet: http://my-moonraker.com/grade-1-community-helpers-worksheets-214.jpg or find it online on the lesson path.
8. You should go ahead and start reading the second chapter of the e-book: How Can I Become A Helper In My Community? By: K and P elementary school. Just like the previous book, it will automatically begin to read to you or with the help of the learning coach, you can use the textbook version. As always, you will be asked to complete the reading comprehension or you can find the comprehension questions at the end of the chapter review in the textbook.
9. Once you have read the second chapter in the e-book or textbook, please complete the following worksheet: http://www.littleworksheets.com/worksheets/community/littleworksheetssite19.pdf
This will give you an idea how you too can become a community helper!
10. Once you read the two chapters of the book: The World Around Me By: K and P elementary school, you can then complete the first two blocks on your lesson path located at: www.KandPelementaryschool.com/lessonpath That is where you will play games such as: Community Helper Clean Up, Who's tools are these? and you will put together a community helper puzzle among other fun activities. You will reach a quiz, please complete this. It is designed with you in mind! It contains pictures so click on the correct picture when you think you know what the answer is! When you have completed the first two blocks, please stop and wait for further instructions!
11. Learning coaches will assist you with making a Community Helper Booklet. You can find the project information here: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Community-Helper-Booklet-231796 You will need to download the pages and print them out. *Learning coaches: Please remember you can scan the final booklet to me at [email protected] Happy Learning!
Once you have finished all the assignments given above, you will complete the following:
Learning activities and links: To be completed within 4 weeks. Work at your own pace!
1. Please begin reading chapter 3 in the E-book or textbook: The World Around Me By: K and P elementary school. This chapter will discuss what is a good citizen and what it means to be a good one. Please answer the reading comprehensions at the end of the chapter.
2. Once you have read the chapter, please think about what it means to be a good citizen? How can you be a good citizen? Then complete the following worksheets, again, this is also available on your lesson path:
http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/good-citizen-1/
http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/good-citizen-2/
http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/good-citizen-3/
3. Please watch the following video on your lesson path "How can I be a good citizen?" Then answer the follow up questions. This will automatically pop up once the video has ended.
4. Great! Once you have watched the video, please complete the following worksheet: http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/how-to-be-a-good-citizen/
5. Please read Chapter 4, "Rights and Responsibilities of Good Citizens" in your e-book or textbook. Then answer the reading comprehension questions.
6. You can then print out the following handout:
http://webfronter.com/waltham-forest/HenryMaynardJuniorSchool/menu2/Rights_and_responsibilities/Rights_
and_responsibilities_green_border.jpg
Keep this handout where you can access it. Go back to it and review it. Brainstorm ideas, how would you change the conversations between the two characters in the drawing? Have you ever helped out someone who was in need of help? Draw a picture of that situation.
7. Please open and access the third and four blocks in your lesson path. Here you will complete another online puzzle, coloring page, and games about good citizens. You will watch a video and decide who is being a good citizen in the scene and decide who is not and what they should do in each situation. You can click on the correct pictures. The activities will automatically begin when you click on the next step in your path. Have fun!
8. Once you complete the steps above, you with the help of your learning coach can begin on your good citizen's helping hands wreath project. You can click on the link to learn more about the project: http://fun.familyeducation.com/crafts/childrens-art-activities/29560.html Learning coaches, all the material for this project can be found in the "Kinder-Kit" that was sent to you at the beginning of the school year. If you have any questions about the project, please contact me!
Module Objectives:
1. I can recognize the United States Flag and describe what it represents.
2. I can recognize George Washington and explain why he is important to the United States.
3. I can recognize and describe what is the Statue of Liberty and what she means to my country.
4. I can explain why the Bald Eagle is an important symbol to the United States and describe what it represents.
5. I can explain how our President is elected, where our President lives and what the White House represents.
Learning activities and links: To be completed within 4 weeks, work at your own pace!
1. You're moving along nicely! In the following weeks we will be discussing National Symbols in the United States. You can start reading the book chapter 5, "National Symbols" in your The World Around Me By: K and P Elementary School. In the upcoming weeks you will be learning about The White House, The Statue of Liberty, The Liberty Bell and The American Flag. Please answer the questions at the end of the chapter.
2. Please watch the following video on your lesson path. It is called "National Symbols" and should pop up automatically on your lesson path once you have watched the interactive e-book. Please answer the interactive quiz at the end of the video.
3. After watching the e-book and watching the video, please complete the following worksheets. The worksheets can also be completed online on the lesson path.
http://us-flag.net/pictures/coloring-page/us_flag1.jpg
http://dbsenk.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/american_flag_book.jpg
4. Please complete the online puzzle and interactive quiz on the lesson path about the American flag. Also please listen to the "Star Spangled Banner" in the lesson path. It is listed as a video.
5. Please read Chapter 6 in your e-book or textbook. It talks about the White House and what it means, who lives there and how long it has been around. Then complete the comprehension questions at the end of the chapter.
6. Along with the assistance of the learning coach, please visit: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/inside-white-house/interactive-tour and take a virtual tour of the white house. When you have completed the house, please draw a picture of your favorite part of the White House. You can also do this drawing online on the lesson path.
7. Now that you have an idea of what the White House is and who lives there. Let's take a look at who the first President was. Please watch the following video on your lesson path. It should automatically play, but it is titled "All About George Washington." Please complete the comprehension questions and color the following worksheet: http://www.patrioticcoloringpages.com/american-history/free/016-president-george-washington.gif
8. Please complete the following activity with assistance of the learning coach: http://storyreads.com/george-washington-and-cherry-tree/ and don't forget to watch the video in the middle of the page.
9. Once you have read the short story and watched the video, please complete the activity: George Washington and The Cherry Tree Project. You can find all the supplies for this project in your "Kinder-Kit." Your project should resemble the following: http://macaronikid.com/static/town/stockton/article-86682.bmp You can find the instructions in the Kinder Kit and on the lesson path.
10. Please visit the following website: http://www.nps.gov/media/photo/gallery.htm?id=1E1E3C38-155D-451F-6735FFFDC6749F3C
11. Please watch the vide on the lesson path "The Statue of Liberty" and complete the interactive quiz at the end of the video.
12. Please complete the following handout: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VVTMY_wrBZU/Tgdf-QhzUdI/AAAAAAAAB0s/H_JViIT7P-s/s1600/statue+of+liberty+coloring+page.jpg or complete the handout online.
13. Please visit the following website: http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/statueofliberty/ and take the virtual tour of the Statue of Liberty, you can also access the webcams that are located on the Statue of Liberty. Look around! What do you see? What do you hear? Draw what you see!
14. Please watch the final video "The Bald Eagle" and complete the quiz at the end of the video.
15. Please complete the following worksheet: http://www.education.com/files/223501_223600/223581/american-bald-eagle.pdf
16. Please choose one National symbol to color and write three facts about. This can include The White House, The Bald Eagle, The Statue of Liberty or George Washington. You can find the worksheets in the lesson path. You have the option as always to print the worksheet or complete it entirely online.
**Please visit the top right hand corner if you have any questions about State Standards or Copyright information. Thank you!!