NOTE:  if you have come across this class for the 2024-2025 school year, I have combined grades 1 & 2 for social studies.  The standards are the same for both grades, we will just go deeper.  

On my class page you will find social studies sections for grades 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5-6
Ask about sibling discounts!

This class will cover social studies themes such as communities, families, economics, geography, needs vs wants, US landmarks / symbols, and more. I will use songs, books, video clips and art to create an interactive learning environment to help students stay engaged. The concepts under social studies can be harder concepts for young learners to grasp - it’s not as cut and dry as a science topic. Due to this, there will be a lot of hands-on learning. Students will begin to understand the world they live in and discuss what their roles and responsibilities are.

————————

TOPICS - for 2024-2025 SEE GRADES 2 (Adv 1) SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS

————————

2023-2024 School Year Schedule:


TOPICS TO BE COVERED FOR 2023-2024

Communities
     — Types of Communities 
           - Neighborhood, City, State, Country, Continent, Planet
     — Community Helpers
Government / Civics 
     — Citizenship
     -- What is Freedom?
     — Rules vs Laws
US Symbols
     — American Flag + Connection to 13 Colonies
     — Pledge of Allegiance + Meaning
     — Statue of Liberty / Independence Day Connection
Holidays
     — Independence Day**
     — Martin Luther King Jr Day
     — Memorial Day**
Life along Ago
     — Transportation & Communication 
     — Home & School
     — Work & Play
Famous People
     — George Washington**
     — Abraham Lincoln**
Geography
     — Earth’s Land & Water Features
     — Human vs Natural Features
Maps
     — Cardinal Directions
     — Map Key
     — Community Map
     — Continent / Ocean Names
     — Me on the Map:  State/Country/Continent
Economics
     — Needs vs Wants
     — Goods vs Services

**If we have time after main standards are addressed.

________________________________________________

SCHEDULE - for 2024-2025 SEE GRADES 2 (Adv 1) SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS

————————

2023-2024 School Year Schedule:


UNITS COMPLETED (September - December):  

Communities
     — Types of Communities 
           - Neighborhood, City, State, Country, Continent, Planet
     — Community Helpers
US Symbols
     — American Flag + Connection to 13 Colonies
     — Pledge of Allegiance + Meaning
     — Statue of Liberty / Independence Day Connection
Government / Civics 
     — Citizenship
     -- What is Freedom?
     -- Pilgrims Leaving England for N. America for Religious Freedom
**Note - we will be coming back to Government in the Spring**

WINTER BREAK:  December 22 - January 8
     -- Classes Begin on TUESDAY, January 9th

Week of Jan 7:  Begin Map Unit
Week of Jan 14:  MLK Jr project
Week of Jan 21:  Finish MLK Jr + Map vs Globe
Week of Jan 28:  Map Unit Begins - Continents

Week of Feb 4:  Oceans
Week of Feb 11:  Compass Rose
Week of Feb 18: How to Read a Map: Park
Week of Feb 25: How to Read a Map 

Week of March 3rd:  SPRING BREAK NO CLASS

Week of March 10: Finish MAPS

END MARCH - APRIL:  ECONOMICS
    —- Needs & Wants
    —- Goods & Services
    —- Producer & Consumer

NOTE:  There will be NO CLASSES on
Wednesday / Thursday: April 24 & 25
Monday / Tuesday: April 29 & 30








———————————————————————————
———————————————————————————