world  We Can Change the World
Unit 2

 

Kindergarten Home
Exploration Questions 1-5 Exploration Questions 6-9

 

Unit Questions Teacher Resources Student Resources
How can we solve problems in our world?
Exploration Questions 1-5		 curriculumInteractive Read Aloud:
 General Sherman
(Unite for Literacy)

Shared Reading:
smartboard Shared Reading Notebook 4-2

Mr. R's Song-Trees
(SafeShare)
curriculumVideos:
Endangered Animals in Maryland
(SafeShare)

Wonder Grove: Recycle
(SafeShare)

Landfill Puppets
(SafeShare)

 Litter Videos

 Reading Rainbow Videos

Songs:
 Recycling Songs

Two Vowels Together Songs

Silent E Videos

wixie Wixie:
Wixie: Teachers login to Wixie, select link, and then assign to students.
Recycle, Trash or Compost

 Theme Activities:
 Sid Cleans Up
 (PBS Kids)

 Park Builder
(PBS - Nature Cat)

 Can You Dig It?
(Martha Speaks)

 Barnaby Bear Cleans Up
 (BBC)

 Recycle Round-Up
(National Geographics Kids)


 Recycling for Kids
(Turtle Diary)

 Earth Day Puzzles
(Shepphard's Software)
Foundational Activities:
 SuperReaders Challenge
(PBS Kids)

 Synonym Lab
(Between the Lions)

 I'm Reading
(Starfall)

 Construct A Word
(Read, Write, Think)
How can we solve problems in our world?
Exploration Questions 6-9		 CurriculumInteractive Reading:
 The Lorax

Michael Bird Boy

CurriculumShared Reading:

smartboard Shared Reading Notebook 4-2

curriculumVideos:
Discovery: Prior to selecting the link, login to Discovery Education (aacps.discoveryeducation)

 Betsy's Kindergarten

Landfill
 (SafeShare)

Stop Pollution
(SafeShare)

 Earth Videos - Sesame Street
curriculum Science:
 Environmental Impact Resource

 Theme Activities:

 SuperInventions Storybook
 (PBSKids)

 Wilson & Ditch

 Use Water Wisely
(WET project)

 Save Ecotopia
(Cyberchase)

 Save the Park
(Cyberchase)
Foundational Activities:
  Create a Word Search
(Abcya)

 Word Family Sort
(Read, Write, Think)

 

 

Teacher Notes
Questions/Resources Standards
How can we solve problems in our world? 
Exploration Questions 1-3

 Common Core
CCSS.RF.K.1-Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
CCSS.RF.K2-Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (Phonemes).
CCSS.RF.K.3-Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSS RF.K.4- Read emergent level texts with purpose and understanding.
CCSS.L.K.1-Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
CCSS L.K.5- With guidance and support from adults, explore word meanings and nuances in word meanings.
CCSS RL.K.1- With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
CCSS RI.K.2- With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
CCSS RI.K.3- With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in text.
CCSS.RL.K.7 With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts).
CCSS SL.K.1- Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse patterns about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
CCSS W.K.8- With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
Health
National PE Standard 4:
The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

ASCA Mindsets (Standards): Demonstrate the development of the whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being.
Science/Social Studies
Social Studies
SS 3.D.1.b-Identify ways that people change their environment to meet their needs.
Science
NGSS K-2-ETS1-1- Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
NGSS K-2-ETS1-2- Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given number
NGSS K-ESS3-3- Communicate solutions that reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, or other living things in the local environment.
 
Visual Arts
Theatre: 3.1.a- Improvise sciences based on themes drawn from life and literature
Technology
ISTE Student Standards Addressed:
1 Empowered Learners
3 Knowledge Constructor
6 Creative Communicator
How can we solve problems in our world?
Exploration Questions 4-6		 Common Core
CCSS RF.K.1- Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
CCSS RF.K.2-Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes)
CCSS RF.K.3- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSS RF.K.4- Read emergent level texts with purpose and understanding.
CCSS RI.K.9- With prompting and support, identify basic similarities and differences between two texts on the same topic (e.g., in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures)
CCSS RI.K.10- Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
CCSS L.K.1 -Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing and speaking.
CCSS L.K.5- With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
CCSS SL.K.6 - Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.
CCSS RL.K.9- With prompting and support, compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in familiar stories.
CCSS W.K.7- Participate in shared research and writing projects.
CCSS W.K.8- With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
Health
National PE Standard 4:
The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

ASCA Mindsets (Standards): Demonstrate the development of the whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being.
Science/Social Studies
Science.
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-1- Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define s simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool
K-2-ETS1-2- Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
K-ESS3-3- Communicate solutions that reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, or other living things in the local environment.
Social Studies
SS 3.D.1.b- Identify ways that people change their environment to meet their needs, such as planting crops or cutting forests.
SS 4.A.1.b- Identify situations where people make choices (e.g., whether or not to recycle)
SS 4.A.2c- Recognize that natural resources, such as water, trees, and plants are used to make products.
Technology
ISTE Student Standards Addressed:
1 Empowered Learners
3 Knowledge Constructor
6 Creative Communicator
How can we solve problems in our world?
Exploration questions 7-9		 Common Core
CCSS RF.K.1- Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
CCSS RF.K.2-Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes)
CCSS RF.K.3- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSS RF.K.4- Read emergent level texts with purpose and understanding.
CCSS RI.K.1- With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
CCSS RI.K.2- With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
CCSS RI.K.10- Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
CCSS L.K.1 -Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing and speaking.
CCSS L.K.5- With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
CCSS RL.K.9- With prompting and support, compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in familiar stories.
CCSS SL.K.3- Ask and answer questions n order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.
CCSS W.K.7- Participate in shared research and writing projects.
Health.
National PE Standard 4:
The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

ASCA Mindsets (Standards): Demonstrate the development of the whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being.
Science/Social Studies
Science
K-2-ETS1-1- Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
K-2-ETS1-2- Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
K-2-ETS1-3- Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.
K-ESS3-3- Communicate solutions that reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, or other living things in the local environment.
Social Studies
Technology
ISTE Student Standards Addressed:
1 Empowered Learners
3 Knowledge Constructor
6 Creative Communicator

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August 2017
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