Kindergarten · Social Studies

Myself – Historical and Cultural Thinking

SS-GK-HCT

Essential Learning Outcomes

Specific Curriculum Outcomes

SS-GK-HCT-ELO1

Recognize that all children are special as they all have people who love them, they have their own physical characteristics, aptitudes and mannerisms.

12 specific outcomes

Specific Curriculum Outcomes

SS-GK-HCT-ELO1-SCO1Demonstrate an understanding of 'me' as a unique child (K)
SS-GK-HCT-ELO1-SCO2Distinguish personal characteristics that make each child unique (physical traits, mannerisms) (S)
SS-GK-HCT-ELO1-SCO3Appreciate that everyone has unique and special characteristics (V)
SS-GK-HCT-ELO1-SCO4Express appreciation of the child's own personal attributes, one's name (V)

SS-GK-HCT-ELO2

To understand how our celebrations help us build pride in our identity. (The emphasis should be on how the family takes part in celebrations.)

6 specific outcomes

Specific Curriculum Outcomes

SS-GK-HCT-ELO2-SCO1Name one religious and one national festival celebrated in their country. (K)
SS-GK-HCT-ELO2-SCO2Understand the significance and importance of religious and national festivals. (S)
SS-GK-HCT-ELO2-SCO3Appreciate that their country has different celebrations and traditions. (V)

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SS-GK-HCT-ELO1-SCO5Name family members (K)

SS-GK-HCT-ELO1-SCO6Represent family members using pictures/images (S)

SS-GK-HCT-ELO1-SCO7Compare their physical features with those of their family members; categorize similarities and differences of self and other family members (S)

SS-GK-HCT-ELO1-SCO8Understand that we inherit characteristics from our families (K)

SS-GK-HCT-ELO1-SCO9Appreciate the uniqueness of families; respect that the composition of families takes many forms (V)

SS-GK-HCT-ELO1-SCO10Understand that respect for self includes proper cleanliness, language and behaviour (K, V)

SS-GK-HCT-ELO1-SCO11Categorize similarities and differences of self and others in families

SS-GK-HCT-ELO1-SCO12Recognize that their own physical characteristics, preferences, and mannerisms may be inherited from their families.

SS-GK-HCT-ELO2-SCO4Identify customs (food, music, dance language) associated with these celebrations (K)

SS-GK-HCT-ELO2-SCO5Make presentations on customs associated with these celebrations (S)

SS-GK-HCT-ELO2-SCO6Appreciate the diversity of customs and take pride in this (V)