NOTE: on my class page you will find science sections for grades 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5-6.
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This class will cover grade 2 social studies standards such as historical figures, economics, types of maps, 50 states, government, and more. I 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 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 

TOPICS TO BE COVERED FOR 2024 - 2025

Communities
     — Types of Communities
             - Urban, Suburban, Rural
             - Neighborhood, City, State, Country, Continent, Planet
     — Compare / Contrast Communities
     — Community Helpers
Government & Civics 
     — Citizenship
     — What is Freedom?
          - Pilgrims Leave England for N. America 
          - What is Religious Freedom?
     — Rights vs Responsibilities
     — Purpose of Government (Constitution Intro)
     — Rules vs Laws
     — Branches of Government Intro (Laws)
US Symbols
     — American Flag & Link to 13 Colonies / Freedom
     — Pledge of Allegiance + Meaning
     — Statue of Liberty + Independence Day on Tablet
     — Bald Eagle
     — The White House (President)
Historical Figures
     — George Washington
     — Abraham Lincoln
Geography / Maps
     — Cardinal Directions
     — Map Key
     — Read Maps
     — Oceans / Continents
Economics
     — Needs vs Wants
     — Goods vs Services
     — Producers vs Consumers
     — Jobs in the Community 

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2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE:  will be posted by August 18th

Week of Sept 8:
Week of Sept 15:
Week of Sept 22:
Week of Sept 29:
Week of Oct 6:
Week of Oct 13:
Week of Oct 20:
Week of Oct 27:

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2023-2024 SCHEDULE:

UNITS COMPLETED (September - December):  

Communities
     — Types of Communities
             - Urban, Suburban, Rural
             - Neighborhood, City, State, Country, Continent, Planet
     — Community Helpers
US Symbols
     — American Flag & Link to 13 Colonies
     — Pledge of Allegiance + Meaning
     — Statue of Liberty + Independence Day on Tablet
Government / Civics 
     — Citizenship
     -- What is Freedom?
     -- Pilgrims from England to N. America
     -- Rights vs Responsibilities (will review again)

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

Week of Jan 7:  Begin Purpose of Government Unit
Week of Jan 14:  MLK Jr project
Week of Jan 21:  Finish MLK Jr + What is Government?
Week of Jan 28:  Rights vs Responsibilities

Week of Feb 4: The Constitution
Week of Feb 11: Preamble
Week of Feb 18: PRESIDENT’S DAY NO CLASS
Week of Feb 25: Continue Constitution / Preamble

Week of March 3rd:  SPRING BREAK NO CLASS

Week of March 10: Finish Government
                                 George Washington & Abe Lincoln

End MARCH / APRIL:  ECONOMICS
    — Goods & Services
    — Needs & Wants
    — Producers & Consumers
    — Jobs in the Community

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

Week of May 20 & 27:  MAPS