Social Studies - Kindergarten (2024)
Lesson Plans

Strand 1: History

Students will understand that history is the study of events, people, and places of other times.

Compelling Questions:

• Who are the people in our families and communites that we honor? Why are these people honored and remembered? Whom do we honor in United States history?
• Why are some events and people from history remembered?
• What are some of the ways families and communities remain the same over time?
• What are some of the ways families and communities change over time?

Standard K.1.2

Use a variety of texts to analyze and retell the stories of a diverse range of key historical figures, including some from United States history, and make inferences about why they are remembered and honored as people who exemplify the traits of honesty, integrity, morality, civility, duty, honor, service, respect, and obedience to law.

• American Founders and Constitution Month Constitutional Fitness
  This is an optional program for use by Utah LEAs, schools, and teachers to observe Founders Month and Consitution Day. It aligns with and supports mastery of many Utah Core Social Studies Standards in grade K-5. Standards alignment is provided, along with resources for possible use.
• Celebrating Family Traditions
  Students will learn about different family traditions and holiday celebrations from around the world.
• Our Families, Yours, and Mine
  The activities in this lesson plan will help students understand the similarities and differences in families and identify attributes in themselves and others.
• Ways to Celebrate in the Winter
  Students learn about multicultural holidays celebrated in winter: Hanukkah, St. Lucia Day, Las Posadas, Kwanzaa, and Chinese New Year.

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