Description of this Guided Journey
This year of history combines history and social studies topics. Children learn about community, both at home and in their cities and towns. They learn about community helpers and good citizenship. Children will consider self-respect and having respect for others. They will also explore different types of relationships. Kindergarten history will explore some early American history, including Native Americans, Columbus, the pilgrims, and colonization.
This year of history also introduces children to important people in United States history. Students will learn about national landmarks and important United States symbols. They will explore the role of the president and others in leadership positions. Children will explore patriotism and heroism through legend and factual stories and compare life long ago to life today. Kindergarten history will also present simple information about people living in far off places and their customs. Year K also provides ample opportunity for children to become familiar with maps and globes, even creating maps of their own.
Lesson Plans
| Learning Pathway Title | Week Number | Length of Unit in Weeks |
| Community: Where You Live | 1 | 1 |
| Citizens | 2 | 1 |
| Community Helpers: Part 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Community Helpers: Part 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Work & Jobs: Part 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Work & Jobs: Part 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | |
| Basic Human Needs | 8 | 1 |
| Safety & Symbols | 9 | 1 |
| Self | 10 | 1 |
| Relationships | 11 | 1 |
| Maps & Globes | 12 | 1 |
| Continents | 13 | 1 |
| Oceans | 14 | 1 |
| Rivers, Lakes, & Mountains | 15 | 1 |
| Native Americans | 16 | 1 |
| Journey to a New World | 17 | 1 |
| Colonies | 18 | 1 |
| United States | 19 | 1 |
| National Monuments & Historic Landmarks | 20 | 1 |
| National Symbols | 21 | 1 |
| Pledge of Allegiance & National Songs | 22 | 1 |
| Around the World: Asia & Europe | 23 | 1 |
| Around the World: Australia & Antarctica | 24 | 1 |
| Africa | 25 | 1 |
| The United States & Canada | 26 | 1 |
| Patriotism | 27 | 1 |
| George Washington | 28 | 1 |
| Abraham Lincoln | 29 | 1 |
| Davy Crockett | 30 | 1 |
| Betsy Ross | 31 | 1 |
| Pocahontas | 32 | 1 |
| Benjamin Franklin | 33 | 1 |
| Booker T. Washington | 34 | 1 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. | 35 | 1 |
| The Calendar | 36 | 1 |
Key Concepts to Keep in Mind
Community: A person lives in a community. One's home is one type of community , and one's city, town, or neighborhood is another. School is yet another type of community. Citizens contribute to a community in a number of ways.
Leadership: In the United States, the president has a critical role in leading the country and its citizens. Other countries also have leaders that may be called by other names. People may lead in other ways as well.
United States History: The United States has an interesting history that includes Native Americans, explorers, and colonization.
The World: There are seven continents. Each has a unique history as well as people with customs and lives that may differ from those living in the United States. However, we all share basic human needs.
Geography: We can explore geography with maps and globes. Maps and globes help us to understand location and direction. They also help us to find our way to new places. There are symbols that help us to understand maps.