Alabama Social Studies SS24.K.11a

Social StudiesKindergartenHistory

The Standard

Compare daily life in homes, schools, and communities of the past and present using primary sources.

2024 Alabama Course of Study: Social Studies

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students look at old photos and objects, then compare them with what they see today. They describe what stayed the same and what changed in homes, schools, and neighborhoods.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student can name one similarity and one difference between an old classroom photo and their classroom. They can point to a clue in the photo, such as desks or a chalkboard, and do the same with a home or street photo.
Common Misconceptions: Children may assume every black-and-white photo is very old or that all families lived the same way. They may think an object did not exist just because it is missing from one photo.
How to Assess It: Show an old classroom photo beside a photo of your room. Ask, "What changed? What stayed the same? Point to what you see that tells you."

Lesson moves

Set out a rotary phone and a smartphone; let children try the dial and screen, then name one difference.
Show an old classroom photo beside your classroom; ask, "What stayed the same, and what changed? Point to clues."
Give pairs old and current photos of kitchens, classrooms, and streets; have them match each old photo with a current one.
Ask an older adult, "Where did you play near home as a child?" Compare the answer with places children play nearby now.

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