| Social Studies
In Social Studies, the goal is for all students to develop a deep, rich network of understandings related to the world around them. The objectives and competencies included in this curriculum deal with history, geography, economics, and civics from a diverse, global perspective. Students engage in projects that require them to apply Social Studies skills in real-world contexts.
Grade 2
Students in the second grade are ready to learn more about the world they live in by studying the local community, both past and present. United States history includes Colonial America, folk stories/songs, and national holidays and symbols. The study of geography introduces the relationship between the physical environment and human activities, while continuing to develop map and globe skills. Students expand their understanding of economic concepts on money, goods and services, and trade. Students' historical analysis skills should include data interpretation, timelines, and holidays around the world.
Civics and Government
The Civics and Government unit combines United States democratic principles, structure and historical documents with governmental systems found throughout the world.
Cultural Perspective
The Cultural Perspective unit includes communities, diversity, fine arts, humanities, folklore, holidays, media, and religious and social issues.
Early Common Era (300 - 1450)
The Early Common Era World History unit includes the social, cultural, and political aspects of societies, civilizations, and empires that existed from 300 to 1450 CE.
Economics
The Economics unit includes core concepts, such as supply and demand, goods and services, income, and employment, as well as United States and world economies.
Geography
The Geography unit includes United States and world geography, map and globe skills, Earth characteristics, and geographic tools and concepts.
Historical Perspective
The Historical Perspective unit includes data interpretation, awareness and analysis skills, and the concepts of time, change, and continuity.
Technological Developments
The Technological Developments unit includes historical achievements in the areas of communication, math, science, transportation, and technological inventions.
United States History
The United States History unit includes events and issues pertaining to the founding, development, and expansion of our nation from its inception to present day.
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