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SOCIAL STUDIES

                    SONGS

 

                   Balance in Life

                     Cooperation

                   Transportation

          Branches of Government

            Thank You for the Work

   Keys to Communication (Kimochis)

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"Cooperation"

 

Cooperation, working together for the common good.

Cooperation, working together like we know we should.

More heads for thinking, more hands to build.

Cooperation, working together for the common good.

 

Be a good leader,  a good follower too.

Let others on your team show what they can do.

Think before acting, listen well.

Use a calm voice when you have something to tell.

 

Cooperation, working together for the common good.

Cooperation, working together like we know we should.

More heads for thinking, more hands to build.

Cooperation, working together for the common good.

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A table needs moving?  Time to put on a show?

The kitchen needs cleaning?  There's a garden to grow? 

Let's build a house. It's easy you'll see,

When you are working in company.

 

Cooperation, working together for the common good.

Cooperation, working together like we know we should.

More heads for thinking, more hands to build.

Cooperation, working together for the common good.

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                          "Transportation"

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Transportation, transportation,

keeps us moving around and around.

Transportation, transportation,

on the water, 

through the sky

on the ground.

 

Verse We can fly in an airplane

over the clouds to a faraway place.

We can float in a motorboat

up the river or across the ocean.

 

Transportation, transportation…

 

Verse We can ride an electric car (it makes a little sound)

on the back roads or on the busy freeway.

We can ride a high-speed train

down the track across a countryside scene.

 

Transportation, transportation…

 

We can take the bus to school

through the city streets; 

green light, yellow light, red light.

We can ride our bicycle,

to go to the park or go down to the store.

 

Transportation, transportation…

 

 

 

 

                      Branches of Government

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Three branches of government,

Three branches of government,

 

The Executive,

The Legislative,

The Judicial,

 

Three branches of government,

Three branches of government.

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Key Change

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Three levels of government,

Three levels of government,

 

The Federal,

The State,

The Local,

 

Three levels of government,

Three levels of government.

 

Key Change

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When we turn eighteen,

When we turn eighteen,

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We can vote in elections,

And do Jury Duty,

 

When we turn eighteen,

When we turn eighteen,

When we turn...

 

Kid:           Stop, stop, wait.

 

The music stops.

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Mr. Peter:  What’s up?

 

Kid:           Mr. Peter, what do you mean? 

                 I can’t vote?

 

Mr. Peter: How old are you?

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Kid:          ____ (actual age)

 

Mr. Peter: Nope, too young.

 

Kid:          But, that’s not fair.

 

Mr. Peter: Well, it’s the law.  

                 If you don’t like the law,

                 then work to change it.

                 But you have to know the law

                 before you can change it.

 

Back to Original Key

 

Three branches of government,

Three branches of government,

 

The Executive,

The Legislative,

The Judicial,

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Three branches of government,

Three branches of government.

                 "Balance in Life"

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Calm and happy spirit,

Creative, open mind,

Healthy, active body,

Try and you will find,

Friends to work and play with,

Answers to your questions,

Chances to be active,

Problems have solutions!

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Balance in life, find a balance in life,

Take care of yourself and find a balance in life.

Be kind,

Be smart,

Eat well, 

Shake that thing,

And don't forget to sing. 

Be kind,

Be smart,

Eat well, 

Shake that thing,

And don't forget to sing. 

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Use words that are helpful,

Brighten up the mood,

Exercise your body,

Eat nutritious food,

Listen to your family,

Listen to your friends,

Try to make decisions that lead to healthy ends.

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Balance in life, find a balance in life,

Take care of yourself and find a balance in life.

Be kind,

Be smart,

Eat well, 

Shake that thing,

And don't forget to sing. 

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Be kind,

Be smart,

Eat well, 

Shake that thing,

And don't forget to sing. 

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Be kind,

Be smart,

Eat well, 

Shake that thing,

And don't forget to sing.

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                       Thank You for the Work

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What does it take to be a fire fighter?

What skills are required?

What does it take to be a fire fighter?

What qualities does it take to be hired?

 

Strength and courage, confidence and more.

With you our hearts are so much lighter,

Thank you, dear neighbor fire fighter?

 

What does it take to be a nurse or doctor?

What skills are required?

What does it take to be a nurse or doctor?

What qualities does it take to be hired?

 

Knowledge of science, kindness, calm and more.

With you our hearts are so much lighter,

Thank you, dear neighbor nurse and doctor?

 

What does it take to be a classroom teacher?

What skills are required?

What does it take to be a classroom teacher?

What qualities does it take to be hired?

 

Wisdom, patience, rapport with kids and more.

With you our hearts are so much lighter,

Thank you, dear neighbor classroom teacher?

 

When you are older you will decide

what you want to do.

Some of us will help provide the goods,

Food, clothing, shelter, technology too.

 

Some will provide the services to protect, educate, and care,

With you we stay healthy, safer, and stronger,

 

Thank you to everyone for the work you do!

 

 

 

 

 

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You've Got Your Mayor

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You've got your mayor of the city,

You've got your governor of the state,

You've got the president of the whole country,

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They are at the head of the Executive

Branch at their level,

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You've got your mayor of the city,

You've got your governor of the state,

You've got the president of the whole country,

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They are at the head of the Executive

Branch at their level,

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The city of San Francisco,

Has Mayor London Breed in the lead,

The Golden State of California,

Has Governor Gavin Newsom,

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You've got your mayor of the city,

You've got your governor of the state,

You've got the president of the whole country,

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They are at the head of the Executive

Branch at their level,

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         "Keys to Communication" (Kimochis)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chorus:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

These are the keys

These are the keys

These are the keys to communication

Take these keys please

Use them with ease

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

These are the keys

 

1: Number one, get their attention

When eye contact is made

 

2: Number two, use a talking tone of voice

Let any attention fade

 

3: Number three, relax your face

And your body language too

To get along with others

Keep these keys with you

 

These are the keys

These are the keys

These are the keys to communication

Take these keys please

Use them with ease

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

These are the keys

 

4: Number four, use words that help

Not hurtful things to say

 

5: Number five, when you make a mistake

Be brave, redo and save the day

 

6: Number six, when others fail

Give ‘em another go

 

7: Number seven, assume the best

Worry less, who needs the stress

Breathe and calm the flow

So…

 

These are the keys

These are the keys

These are the keys to communication

Take these keys please

Use them with ease

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

These are the keys!

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