Social Studies – Classroom Tools (Kindergarten)

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1. Authorized Resources
2. Demonstration Lessons
3. Grade Level Resources
4. Planning Templates
5. Programs of Study

Authorized Resources

• Authorized Resource Lists and Annotated Bibliographies
• Focus on Inquiry, 2004
• Learn Alberta
• Tutorial – Creating and Using “My Workspace” on Learn Alberta
• Tutorial – Enhancing Social Studies Planning using Learn Alberta

Demonstration Lessons

• Lesson Plan – Treasure Hunt
• Modèle de Leçon – Chasse au Trésor
• Rhyming School Treasure Hunt Clues
• Social Studies K-3 Checklist
• Example – J.S. McCormick School Map
• Example – Benalto Kindergarten Map
• Example – Benalto School Map

Grade Level Resources

• Literature Connections to the New Social Studies Curriculum – Kindergarten
• Literature Connections to the New Social Studies Curriculum – Canadian Symbols and Identity
• Literature Connections to the New Social Studies Curriculum – Historical Thinking
• Literature Connections to the New Social Studies Curriculum – Geographic Thinking
• Literature Links to Critical Challenges: K-3

Planning Templates

• Social Studies Lesson Planner
• Etudes sociales modele de lecon
• Understanding by Design Template
• Concevoir pour comprendre

Programs of Study

• Social Studies, Kindergarten to Grade 3, 2005
• Maternelle: Vivre ensemble
• Progression of Skills and Processes K – 3 – Includes an attempt to show the skills as they progress through the grade levels.