Grade 2 Social Studies

In Grade 2 Social Studies, students expand their understanding of history, geography, civics, and economics through inquiry-based learning. They explore their community's past and present, develop spatial thinking skills, learn about civic participation, and begin to understand economic decision-making. Through diverse learning experiences, students develop essential knowledge and skills to become engaged citizens.

Grade 2 Social Studies Overview

Learning Approach

Students engage in diverse learning experiences including discussions, role-plays, field trips, visual analysis, and community service projects. Through these experiences, students develop critical thinking skills and begin to understand their role in their community and the wider world.

Assessment

Assessment includes observations of student participation, conversations about concepts, and products such as drawings, role-plays, journals, and presentations that demonstrate understanding of social studies concepts.

Cross-Curricular Connections

  • Language Arts: Reading stories about communities, writing reflections
  • Mathematics: Creating graphs of community data, measuring distances on maps
  • Science: Understanding natural resources and environmental changes
  • Arts: Creating visual representations of community features and historical sites
  • Physical Education: Playing traditional games from different cultures
Social Studies Learning