Social Sciences The study of the social sciences at Chicago Jewish Day School helps prepare students to become part of society. It allows them to learn about the past to understand the present and future. Our social science program provides students with experiences that help them decide what they would like their role in society to be. It presents opportunities for exploration and focuses on children’s curiosity, creativity, and interests. Junior Kindergarten Social Science Learning Standards
The study of social science helps students develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good. Students are preparing to become citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world. The curriculum integrates the disciplines of social science to promote civic competence. Students will be able to: • recognize the reasons for rules • participate in voting as a way of making choices • develop an awareness of the roles of leaders in their environment • identify community workers and the services they provide • begin to understand the use of trade to obtain goods and services • recall information about the immediate past • locate objects and places in familiar environments • express beginning geographic thinking • recognize similarities and differences in people • understand that each of us belongs to a family and recognize that families vary
Science Science is a set of processes that includes asking questions to gain a better understanding of our world. Our science curriculum focuses on encouraging students’ curiosity, creativity, and interest. Through hands-on experiences, students use the process of scientific inquiry, learn new skills, and gain an understanding of key scientific concepts. Students’ ability to investigate scientifically helps them in all areas of learning. Junior Kindergarten Science Learning Standards
The goal of science education is to develop in learners an understanding of the inquiry process as it is related to key concepts and principles of the life, physical, and earth/space sciences. The curriculum addresses the integration of the sciences with technology and society as students learn to connect the importance of scientific knowledge to its application in everyday life. Students will be able to: • use senses to explore and observe materials and natural phenomena • collect, describe, and record information • use scientific tools such as thermometers, balance scales, and magnifying glasses
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Junior Kindergarten Program of Studies