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Standard K.4

K.4 Utilize the college and career skills of a political scientist to understand and display civic dispositions in one’s personal community

Grade(s): Kindergarten

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2019

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African American History Spotlight: Tommy Preston, Jr.
African American History Spotlight: Tommy Preston, Jr.

Lesson

Grades: Kindergarten, 1, 2, 8

In recognition of November's Honorees for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Tommy Preston, Jr., students will determine the leadership qualities demonstrated by Tommy Preston...

What Makes a Good Citizen?
What Makes a Good Citizen?

Lesson

Grades: Kindergarten, 1, 2

This lesson celebrates Dr. Lonnie Randolph, the July nominee of the South Carolina African American History calendar. Students will also discuss what it means to be a good citizen.

You Be the Judge!
You Be the Judge!

Lesson

Grades: Kindergarten, 1, 2

Students will learn about the role of a judge in government and explore the qualities necessary to be a good judge.

What is a Bill?
What is a Bill?

Lesson

Grades: Kindergarten, 1, 2

This lesson celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of April's 2024 nominee of the SC African American Calendar, John L. Scott, Jr. Students will also learn how a bill becomes a law.

Rules and Consequences
Rules and Consequences

Lesson

Grades: Kindergarten

The students will learn about rules and the consequences of breaking them.

Follow the Rules
Follow the Rules

Lesson

Grades: Kindergarten

Students will learn that rules/laws are created to keep order and to keep us safe.

Safe and Sound: Community Helpers
Safe and Sound: Community Helpers

Lesson

Grades: Kindergarten, 1

The students will be able to recognize the importance of community helpers like firefighters. They will be able to demonstrate what to do during fire-related emergencies and will be able to explain...

 The Governor | SC Elects Its Leaders
The Governor | SC Elects Its Leaders

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2

The duties of South Carolina's constitutional officers are highlighted without emphasizing the holders of these offices. Duties of the governor are outlined in this episode.