Civic Participation
In Grade 2, students develop an understanding of how rights and responsibilities are important for building strong communities. They explore community safety and health, conflict resolution, community governance, accident prevention, and safety procedures. This knowledge helps students understand their role as active citizens in creating and maintaining harmonious communities.
Grade Two Expectations for Civic Participation
Essential Learning Outcome 1: Community Safety
- Describe actions that children can take to make their neighborhoods safe and healthy
- Engage in actions to improve one's community
- Appreciate the positive benefits of helping others who are in need in your neighborhood
- List possible causes of accidents and injuries at home and in our community
- Investigate how community workers help keep families and children safe
- Appreciate the importance of following safety procedures
- Recognize that children have the right to be safe in their community
Specific Curriculum Outcomes
By the end of Grade Two, the learner will be expected to:
Inclusive Assessment Strategies
Assessment strategies that provide information about learning:
- Observations: Observing student participation in role plays, mock celebrations, field trips, and community projects
- Conversations: Critical thinking questions, picture inferencing, stand or sit trivia, guided discussions
- Products: Maps with safe/unsafe locations, community service projects, journals, artwork, posters
Sample Assessment Tools:
- Checklists for conflict resolution skills
- Self-assessment reflection forms
- Role play observation rubrics
- Community service project documentation
- Peer assessment tools for collaborative work
Inclusive Learning Strategies
Strategies to support diverse learners:
- Community Connections: Field trips to local government offices, visits from community helpers, service learning projects
- Experiential Learning: Role playing conflict resolution scenarios, creating safety maps, mock community meetings
- Visual Supports: Picture cards of community helpers, safety signs, visual schedules for community projects
- Collaborative Work: Small group safety campaigns, partner interviews about community roles, team problem-solving activities
Focus Questions:
- How can we make our neighborhoods safe and healthy?
- What can we do when we have a disagreement with someone?
- Who helps make decisions in our community?
- How can we prevent accidents at home and in our community?
- What rights do children have to be safe in their community?