Instruction in the standards requires a focus not only on the learner concepts and competencies but the supportive practices employed by the adults in the classroom setting. 

Concepts and Competencies

The learner will:

• Identify safety services in local community (e.g. police, fire station, garbage collection)
• Identify health services in local community (e.g. hospitals, Dr.’s office)

Supportive Practices

The adult will:

• Instruct on the services provided by local government which help or protect the members of the community (e.g. highway construction crews, fire departments, police, emergency teams, social workers)
• Invite a local government official to serve as guest speaker
• Provide a variety of text that highlight local government services
• Take a field trip (e.g. virtual or real) to a community service organization

 

This resource was created by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).  

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Office of Child Development and Early Learning, OCDEL, Social Studies