We Got Community!

q       Home:

~SOL K.5

~Overview and Purpose

~About the Authors

q       SOL Correlations

~Art

~Math

~Music

~Physical Education

~Reading/Language Arts

~Science

~Social Studies

q       Introduction

q       Sample Lesson Plans

~ April's Lesson

~ Stephanie's Lesson

~ Lynna's Lesson

q       Culmination

q       Field Trips

q       Classroom Arrangement

q       Bulletin Board

q       Manipulatives

q       Helpful Links

q       Resources

q       The Complete Unit

Social Studies SOL K.5:

"The student will match simple descriptions of work that people do and the names of those jobs with examples from the local community and historical accounts."

Overview and Purpose:

One of the most important achievements in Kindergarten is recognizing the place individuals hold in the community at large.  It is important to instill in children respect for those who play important roles in the community and who will continue to be a part of their lives as they grow.

This integrated unit is designed to incorporate learning about this subject into each of the other academic disciplines.  Students study Community Helpers in social studies time each day, but also during math and music, and even P.E.  Here are some specific goals for the unit:

q       The students will understand the jobs performed by individuals in the community such as fire fighters, police officers, and doctors.

q       The students will be able to recognize the uniform or attire of various people in the community.

q       The students will discuss items belonging to each career (examples: related vehicles, tools, or buildings)

q       The students will identify specific people that they know (such as relatives or neighbors) who hold some of these jobs.

The first lesson included is listed as the introduction.  It can be used on its own, or as the introduction to the entire unit.  The rest of the lessons need be arranged in no particular order, and in this unit are simply presented in alphabetical order by title.  Be aware that lessons may need to be adapted based on how much background your class may or may not have in some of the various subject matters.

About the Authors:

April Collins is a Senior at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, majoring in Sociology and minoring in Studio Art and Elementary Education.  Her student teaching placements are in Kindergarten and Third Grade.  April is a member of the Sociology Honors Society, .

Stephanie Green is a Senior at Randolph-Macon College, majoring in English and minoring in Elementary Education.  Her student teaching placements are in Kindergarten and Third Grade.  Stephanie is the current President of the Randolph-Macon SVEA.

Lynna Sutherland is a Senior at Randolph-Macon College, majoring in Latin and minoring in Elementary Education.  Her student teaching placements are in Kindergarten and Middle School Latin.  Lynna is certified in all areas of the Tek.Xam and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa in April, 2001.