Integrated Unit
Here is a description of each unit of study, time frame of study, and the essential learnings of each integrated unit study taught in kindergarten.
| Unit of Study |
Time Frame of Study |
Essential Learnings |
| All About Me |
4 Weeks |
- People use words to express personal needs and wants, to take care of their health, and to ask for help.
- All people have unique traits but we all have basic similar human needs.
- People behave in ways that contribute to meeting the needs of themselves and others to improve the quality of life.
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| Safety |
1 Week |
- Individuals develop personal safety responsibilities, which includes pedestrian, bicycle, auto, fire and water safety.
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| My Body |
2 Weeks |
- People can make healthy choices in the foods that they eat.
- People can contribute to their physical wellness by being active and avoiding risky behaviors.
- To stay healthy, people understand the effectiveness of their health choices.
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| My Community |
2 Weeks |
- Communities have rules and laws that all members are expected to follow to benefit all people.
- Each individual has an equal right and a shared responsibility to contribute positively to their community.
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| My Past |
3 Weeks |
- Historical information can be read and interpreted.
- People can learn about the past in many ways – stories, customs, and holidays.
- People need some things to live and want other things to make life easier or more fun.
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| Thanksgiving |
1 Week |
- Historical information can be read and interpreted.
- People can learn about the past in many ways – stories, customs, and holidays.
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| Wants and Needs |
1 Week |
- All people have unique traits but we all have basic similar human needs.
- People behave in ways that contribute to meeting the needs of themselves and others to improve the quality of life.
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| What is a Scientist? |
1 Week |
I can…
- Describe what a scientist is and does.
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| Force Olympics |
6 Weeks |
I can…
- Make observations through investigations conducted on push, pull, and their strengths.
- Use my observations to make an object go in a specific direction.
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| Plants and Animal Secrets |
7 Weeks |
I can…
- Name what plants and animals need to survive.
- Explain why all living things do not need the same things to survive.
- Make a model to show that animals live in places that have things they need.
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| Weather Watching |
6 Weeks |
I can…
- Observe what happens to the earth’s surfaces when the sun is shining.
- Observe and describe weather patterns over time.
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