SECOND GRADE
Social Studies
Course Description
Second
grade social studies is designed to introduce, develop
and reinforce an appreciation and awareness of the world and its people.
Course Objectives
Second
grade students will:
- Understand
the need for rules
- Understand
how voting contributes to the democratic process
- Understand
the importance and meaning of national holidays and symbols
- Recognize
that change requires adjustment
- Practice
positive examples of citizenship, friendship and membership in a group
- Recognize
the contributions people past and present have made to society
- Begin
to interpret maps, timelines, and current events
Learning Activities
- Student
worksheets
- Individual
and cooperative group work/participation
- Field
trips
- Use of
SMART board
- Quizzes/tests
Course Texts and Materials
á Units
of study provided by the teacher
á Classroom
maps