Preschool Curriculum Framework Volume 3 ISBN 978-0-8011-1733-6 3 Here Print Bar Code ISBN 978-0-8011-1733-6 California Preschool Curriculum Framework
Total Page：16
File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb
3 California Curriculum Framework Preschool California Preschool Curriculum Framework Volume 3 Volume 3 Volume ISBN 978-0-8011-1733-6 ISBN 978-0-8011-1733-6 Print bar code here CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION • SACRAMENTO, 2013 California Preschool Curriculum Framework Volume 3 History–Social Science Science Publishing Information The California Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 3, was developed by the Child Development Division, California Depart- ment of Education (CDE). This publication was edited by Faye Ong and John McLean, working in cooperation with Laura Bridges, Child Development Consultant. It was designed and prepared for printing by the staff of CDE Press, with the cover designed by Juan D. Sanchez. The document was published by the Department of Education, 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814-5901. It was distributed under the provisions of the Library Distribution Act and Government Code Section 11096. © 2013 by the California Department of Education All rights reserved ISBN: 978-0-8011-1733-6 Reproduction of this document for resale, in whole or in part, is not authorized. Ordering Information Copies of this publication are available for purchase from the Cali- fornia Department of Education. For prices and ordering informa- tion, please visit the Department Web site at http://www.cde. ca.gov/re/pn/rc/ or call the CDE Press sales office at 1-800- 995-4099. Notice The guidance in the California Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 3, is not binding on local educational agencies or other en- tities. Except for the statutes, regulations, and court decisions that are referenced herein, the document is exemplary, and compliance with it is not mandatory. (See Education Code Section 33308.5.) Contents A Message from the State Superintendent Sense of Time (History) ............................. 86 of Public Instruction ................................. v 1.0 Understanding Past Events ............... 88 Acknowledgments ........................................vii 2.0 Anticipating and Planning Future Events ............................................... 91 3.0 Personal History ................................ 94 CHAPTER 1 4.0 Historical Changes in People and Introduction the World .......................................... 97 to the Framework ............ 1 Bringing It All Together .......................... 100 California’s Preschool Children ...................... 3 Engaging Families ................................. 101 Overarching Principles ................................... 5 Questions for Reflection ......................... 102 Organization of the Framework ...................... 9 Sense of Place (Geography and English-Language Development and Ecology) ................................................ 103 Learning in All Domains ........................... 11 1.0 Navigating Familiar Locations .......... 105 Universal Design for Learning ...................... 14 2.0 Caring for the Natural World ............ 108 Curriculum Planning ................................... 15 3.0 Understanding the Physical World The Daily Schedule ...................................... 24 Through Drawings and Maps ........... 112 The Curriculum-Planning Process ................ 29 Bringing It All Together .......................... 115 Endnotes ..................................................... 38 Engaging Families ................................. 115 Bibliography ................................................ 40 Questions for Reflection ........................ 116 Marketplace (Economics) ......................... 117 1.0 Exchange ......................................... 118 Bringing It All Together .......................... 121 CHAPTER 2 Engaging Families ................................. 121 History–Social Questions for Reflection ........................ 122 Science ............................. 43 Concluding Thoughts ............................... 123 Guiding Principles ....................................... 45 Map of the Foundations ............................. 124 Environments and Materials ........................ 46 Teacher Resources ..................................... 125 Summary of the History–Social Science Endnotes ................................................... 126 Foundations ............................................ 49 Bibliography .............................................. 130 Summary of the Strands and Substrands .... 50 Self and Society ......................................... 51 1.0 Culture and Diversity ........................ 53 2.0 Relationships .................................... 60 CHAPTER 3 3.0 Social Roles and Occupations ............ 63 Science ........................... 135 Bringing It All Together ............................ 66 Guiding Principles ..................................... 138 Engaging Families ................................... 67 Environments and Materials ...................... 142 Questions for Reflection ........................... 68 Summary of the Science Foundations ........ 151 Becoming a Preschool Community Summary of the Strands and Member (Civics) ..................................... 69 Substrands ............................................ 152 1.0 Skills for Democratic Participation ..... 70 Scientific Inquiry ..................................... 153 2.0 Responsible Conduct ......................... 75 1.0 Observation and Investigation .......... 154 3.0 Fairness and Respect for Other 2.0 Documentation and People ............................................... 78 Communication ............................... 166 4.0 Conflict Resolution ............................ 80 Bringing It All Together .......................... 172 Bringing It All Together ............................ 83 Engaging Families ................................. 173 Engaging Families ................................... 84 Questions for Reflection ......................... 175 Questions for Reflection ........................... 85 iii Physical Sciences ..................................... 176 Earth Sciences ......................................... 215 1.0 Properties and Characteristics of 1.0 Properties and Characteristics of Nonliving Objects and Materials ...... 178 Earth Materials and Objects ............ 216 2.0 Changes in Nonliving Objects 2.0 Changes in the Earth ...................... 221 and Materials .................................. 186 Bringing It All Together .......................... 227 Bringing It All Together .......................... 193 Engaging Families ................................. 227 Engaging Families ................................. 194 Questions for Reflection ......................... 229 Questions for Reflection ........................ 195 Concluding Thoughts ............................... 230 Life Sciences ............................................ 196 Map of the Foundations ............................. 231 1.0 Properties and Characteristics Teacher Resources ..................................... 232 of Living Things ............................... 198 Appendix: Suggested Materials .................. 234 2.0 Changes in Living Things ................ 206 Endnotes ................................................... 237 Bringing It All Together .......................... 212 Bibliography .............................................. 241 Engaging Families ................................. 213 Glossary .................................................... 244 Questions for Reflection ......................... 214 iv A Message from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction am pleased to present the California Pre- need to be intentional in supporting learn- I school Curriculum Framework, Volume 3, ing in all domains, young children learn a publication I believe will be a major step through play, and young children’s fami- in working to close the school-readiness lies are their first teachers. Young chil- gap for young children in our state. Cre- dren benefit greatly from comprehensive ated as a companion to the California and integrated curriculum planning that Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume includes history–social science and sci- 3, this framework presents strategies and ence. As young children play, they express information for educators to enrich learn- themselves by exploring ideas about the ing and development opportunities for all past, where they live, fairness and respect of California’s preschool children. for others, their families’ cultural tradi- Like the third volume of the preschool tions, and how to use money to purchase learning foundations, this third volume things. They also are naturally interested of the curriculum framework focuses in scientific inquiry, the properties and on two learning domains: history–social characteristics of nonliving objects and science and science. It includes guiding materials, living things, and the earth and principles; the vital role of the family in materials. Observation of young children’s early learning and development; the diver- play gives insights into how to build on sity of young children in California; and their interests and expand their learning. the ongoing cycle of observing, document- Early educators also enrich young chil- ing, assessing, planning, and implement- dren’s learning through ongoing collabora- ing curriculum. The preschool curriculum tion with families. Together, early educa- framework takes an integrated approach to tors and family members can create mean- early learning and describes how curricu- ingful learning experiences for children in