Explore these engaging activities designed to help Grade 2 students develop an understanding of history, geography, civics, and economics. These hands-on activities support the curriculum strands of Historical and Cultural Thinking, Spatial Thinking, Civic Participation, and Economic Decision Making.
Students create family trees to understand family relationships and heritage, connecting to their cultural identity.
Students create maps of their community, identifying key features and using cardinal directions.
Students learn and practice strategies for resolving conflicts through role-play and discussion.
Students identify and classify goods and services in their community through a sorting game.
Students explore and celebrate cultural festivals and traditions from their community.
Students prepare questions and interview community workers to learn about their roles.
These activities are designed to support the Grade 2 Social Studies curriculum, helping students develop an understanding of their community, history, geography, and economic concepts. Each activity includes clear learning objectives, step-by-step instructions, and assessment strategies.
The activities are categorized by curriculum strand: Historical and Cultural Thinking, Spatial Thinking, Civic Participation, and Economic Decision Making. They can be adapted to meet the diverse needs of students and integrated with other subject areas.
