Kindergarten Social Studies
12 units matched to the Nunavut Curriculum. Kids see this subject as “My World”.
Learning focus
- Nunavusiutit: heritage and culture, history, geography, environmental science, and civics and economics, with a focus on Nunavut and its links to Canada and the circumpolar world.
- Inuuqatigiit, the curriculum from the Inuit perspective, shapes how the strand is taught.
- Skills of inquiry, working with others and respecting different points of view.
Units
Unit 1
All About Me
Naming feelings, noticing how we are the same and different, and choosing kind actions so everyone feels respected.
Approved guide: Inuuqatigiit (NWT, 1996), Heritage and culture · how our actions affect others, and everyone's interests and abilities
Unit 2
Families
Seeing that families come in many shapes and sizes, growing up from baby to grandparent, family stories and traditions, and helping at home.
Approved guide: Inuuqatigiit (NWT, 1996), Heritage and culture · the people who care for us, and groups we live and play in
Unit 3
We Belong
Seeing that everyone belongs to several groups (family, class, team, community), how each person helps, and respecting ideas that differ from our own.
Approved guide: Inuuqatigiit (NWT, 1996), Heritage and culture · groups that matter to us, and how people cooperate
Unit 4
Fair & Kind
Noticing fair and unfair choices, using kind words, standing up for ourselves and others, and getting a grown-up to help.
Approved guide: Inuuqatigiit (NWT, 1996), Civics and economics · kind actions, and working through disagreements
Unit 5
Needs & Wants
Sorting needs (food, water, a home, warm clothes) from wants (toys and treats), and how families meet their needs.
Approved guide: Inuuqatigiit (NWT, 1996), Civics and economics · basic needs that people everywhere share
Unit 6
Places Near Me
Naming places in the community (library, park, school, hospital), what they are used for, and whether they are natural or built.
Approved guide: Inuuqatigiit (NWT, 1996), Geography · the places and landmarks around us
Unit 7
My Jobs, Rules & Leaders
Practises responsibilities at home and in school, respecting the rules of the classroom and playground, respecting property, sharing, helping, and who makes decisions that affect our lives.
Approved guide: Inuuqatigiit (NWT, 1996), Civics and economics · responsibilities, rules, respect for property, sharing, contributing and decision makers
Unit 8
Canada & Celebrations
Practises that we live in Canada, Remembrance Day as a time to think about peace and war, repeating events such as Canada Day and Earth Day, and the many different ways families celebrate. Encourage curiosity and respect about other families' celebrations.
Approved guide: Inuuqatigiit (NWT, 1996), Heritage and culture · living in Canada, Remembrance Day, repeating events and diverse celebrations
Unit 9
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Practises yesterday, today and tomorrow, words that describe parts of a day or order of events (first, then, last), telling events in order, and learning from stories of the past told by family and Elders.
Approved guide: Inuuqatigiit (NWT, 1996), History · yesterday, today and tomorrow, time words, stories of the past and telling events in order
Unit 10
Ways to Communicate
Practises the many ways people communicate (art, song, dance, facial expression, body language, sign language), active listening, respectful language, giving reasons, and sharing information with pictures or objects. Indigenous cultures have many different ways to communicate, and this unit only names the idea.
Approved guide: Inuuqatigiit (NWT, 1996), Heritage and culture · ways people communicate, listening, respectful language, giving reasons and sharing ideas
Unit 11
Working & Playing Together
Practises cooperating, taking turns, including others, considering others' needs, valuing each person's talents and interests, and noticing the results of our choices.
Approved guide: Inuuqatigiit (NWT, 1996), Civics and economics · cooperation, fairness, respect for others' interests and strengths, and the results of our choices
Unit 12
Find Out & Sort
Practises finding information in spoken, picture, object and print sources, sorting things by one rule, using tools such as a ruler or magnifying glass, and comparing things by how they are alike and different.
Approved guide: Inuuqatigiit (NWT, 1996), History · gathering information from sources, sorting, using tools and comparing
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