Kindergarten year Social Studies Unit 6: Our Year, Our Story

Kindergarten · Social Studies · Week 35

Alike and different places

Pick a page. Tap Play to listen.

  1. LookHow are these places alike?Play
  2. DoFind places on both models.Play
  3. ShowShow same and different.Play
  4. DrawDraw what you saw this week.Play
For the grown-up

Each lesson takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Big idea

We can compare environments and locate places on maps.

Words

  • coast land beside ocean
  • desert place with little rain
  • mountain high landform
  • city place with many buildings

All words on the Word Wall

Talk together

  • How are these places alike?
  • What differs in the surroundings or locations?
  • Where are California and another chosen place on both models?

Get ready

  • Globe, accurate world map with California, Mexico, Asia and Africa locators; optional family-selected place; four environment photos.

Safety

  • A grown-up chooses a safe accessible route and stays close; hold hands near streets. Stay away from traffic, wildlife, unknown plants and standing water; use photos indoors if needed.
  • A grown-up stays within reach of water. Use small amounts in shallow unbreakable trays, away from power; wipe spills and wash hands. Do not drink test water.

Story time

How to help

Let your child listen, look and try before you explain. Point to the next picture if needed. Accept drawing, pointing or a voice response; writing is optional. Save the child’s own work with a date.

Standards

K.4, K.4.2