Recommended Social Studies Curriculums {by topic}
Using a literature unit study approach is a gentle way to address the social studies learning outcomes. Come Sit By Me, Five in a Row and My Father's World are unit study based curriculums.
Following is a list of the general social studies topics covered during kindergarten to grade 3. Under each topic are specific resources that can be used to address the learning. The unit studies created by Mrs. Holder can be used in a family with multi-grade levels.
Families (K/1)
A Chair for My Mother unit study {designed by Mrs. Holder}
Selected History and Geography Lifepacs - Alpha and Omega Publications
Little Pilgrims in God's World - Christian Liberty Press
Learning Expectations, Routines, Rules (K/1/2)
Selected History and Geography Lifepacs - Alpha and Omega Publications
Little Pilgrims in God's World - Christian Liberty Press
Human Needs (K/1)
Selected History and Geography Lifepacs - Alpha and Omega Publications
Little Pilgrims in God's World - Christian Liberty Press
Concept of Change (K/2/3)
A Chair for my Mother unit study (designed by Mrs. Holder}
The Little House unit study {designed by Mrs. Holder}
A Pioneer Story - Kids Can Press
Olden Days picture books and chapter books may include: Daniel's Duck, When I Was Young in the Mountains, The Finest Horse in Town, Amber on the Mountain, The Rag Coat, Petranella, Three Names, The Little House Collection, Sarah Plain and Tall
Selected History and Geography Lifepacs - Alpha and Omega Publications
Community Workers/ Importance of Community (K/1/2/3)
The Little House unit study {designed by Mrs. Holder}
A Chair for my Mother unit study {designed by Mrs. Holder}
Community Helpers from A-Z - Alphabasics
Canada at Work Series - Kids Can Press
Selected History and Geography Lifepacs - Alpha and Omega Publications
Little Pilgrims in God's World - Christian Liberty Press (K/1)
Influences on Self (2)
Selected History and Geography Lifepacs - Alpha and Omega Publications
Technology (K/1/2/3)
The Little House unit study {designed by Mrs. Holder}
A Pioneer Story - Kids Can Press
Olden Days picture books and chapter books may include: Daniel's Duck, When I Was Young in the Mountains, The Finest Horse in Town, Amber on the Mountain, The Rag Coat, Petranella, Three Names, The Little House Collection, Sarah Plain and Tall
Canada at Work Series - Kids Can Press
Selected History and Geography Lifepacs - Alpha and Omega Publications
Money Awareness and Purposes (1/2)
A Chair for my Mother unit study {designed by Mrs. Holder}
Canada, My Country - Northwoods Press {Lesson 18}
Selected History and Geography Lifepacs - Alpha and Omega Publications
One Hen - Kids Can Press
Local Environment {observations and in relation to human activity and settlement} (K/1/2/3)
The Little House unit study {designed by Mrs. Holder}
Canada At Work Series - Kids Can Press
Responsibility to the Environment (K/1/2/3)
Canada at Work Series - Kids Can Press
The 3 R's: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle - Barron's Educational Series
One Well - Kids Can Press
Canadian symbols and maps (1/2/3)
Canada, My Country - Northwoods Press
Canada Map Book 1 ~ Apple Press
Read Across Canada {designed by Mrs. Holder}
Canadian Culture and Language (2/3)
Canada, My Country - Northwoods Press {include Across Canada bundle}
Come Sit By Me - Volume 1 (Canada unit)
Read Across Canada {designed by Mrs. Holder}
Charactersitics and Canada's Provinces and Territories (3)
Canada, My Country - Northwoods Press {include Provinces bundle}
Read Across Canada {designed by Mrs. Holder}
Canada at Work Series - Kids Can Press
Local Government Roles (3)
Canada, My Country - Northwoods Press {unit 4}
Social Studies Websites {by topic}
Families (K/1)
Learning Expectations, Routines, Rules (K/1/2)
Human Needs (K/1)
Concept of Change (K/2/3)
Communities in British Columbia's History - BC Archive Machine
Community Workers/ Importance of Community (K/1/2/3)
Communities in British Columbia's History - BC Archive Machine
Influences on Self (2)
Technology (K/1/2/3)
Communities in British Columbia's History - BC Archive Machine
Money Awareness and Purposes (1/2)
Local Environment {observations and in relation to human activity and settlement} (K/1/2/3)
Responsibility to the Environment (K/1/2/3)
Eco Kids - Earth Day Canada
Pitch In Canada
Canadian symbols and maps (1/2/3)
Canada Info
Book list of Canadian Alphabet Books
Canadian Culture and Language (2/3)
Noteworthy Books with Canadian Historical Themes
Canada Info
Book list of Canadian Alphabet Books
M is for Maple Teacher Guide
Characteristics and Canada's Provinces and Territories (3)
Book list with ties to British Columbia
Canada Info
Book list of Canadian Alphabet Books
Local Government Roles (3)
Biblical History Resources
Some families desire to start teaching biblical history during the primary grades. Below are some resources that families are using.
Mystery of History - Volume 1
Story of the World - {Please note: Because Story of the World is written by a fairly secular viewpoint, families may choose to correspond lessons from Mystery of History with Story of the World.}
Ancient Civilizations and the Bible - Diana Waring {scroll down on site}
Ancient Civilizations and the Bible - audio CDs - Diane Waring
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