Social Studies for Second Graders - Civics, Economics, Geography, and History
In this ongoing class, learners will meet twice a week to explore civics, economics, history, and geography.
Learning Adventures Academy
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What's included
2 live meetings
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Each week, a homework assignment will be posted in the Outschool classroom.Class Experience
US Grade 2
Learners will meet twice weekly during this interactive class to explore different areas of social studies. During the Fall Semester, we will learn about civics and economics. During the Spring Semester, we will explore geography and history. Using storytelling, activities, and games, learners will be able to answer a compelling question each week. Course Outline: Civics Week of August 29 - Getting Along Week of September 5 - Library and Information Literacy Skills Week of September 12 - Learning From Each Other Week of September 19 - Reasons for Rules Week of September 26 - Flag Rules Week of October 3 - Helpers Week of October 10 - Helpers in History Week of October 17 - Communities Week of October 24 - Traditions Economics Week of October 31 - Workers Week of November 7 - A Job Well Done Week of November 14 - Needs and Wants Week of November 21 - Economic Choices Week of November 28 - Caring for Each Other Week of December 5 - Neighbors Week of December 12 - Shopping New topics will be introduced in the upcoming weeks starting in January.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will use various external resources to make the classroom more interactive such as Nearpod, Kahoot, and Gimkit. Learners will access these resources during class via a provided link in the chatbox. They do not need an account and will only enter a first name or nickname to access the resource during class only.
Sources
The Economics Book (Big Ideas) by Niall Kishtainy.
PBS Civics and Government: https://wgvu.pbslearningmedia.org/subjects/social-studies/civics-and-government/?selected_facet=grades:K-2
Waffles the Chicken Stands Up for Others by Ken Matthews. Illustrated by Ashley Matthews. (Rooster and Hen Publishing, 2020)
Google Arts & Cultures Tour: Clara Barton National Historic Site, National Park Service, https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/clara-barton-national-historic-site.
PBS Kids: Build a Neighborhood, http://www.pbs.org/parents/rogers#watch.
University of Illinois Extension: The Great Corn Adventure, http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/corn/
Federal Reserve Education, https://www.federalreserveeducation.org/
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law - Northern Kentucky University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Louisville
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from Western Kentucky University
I have over twenty years of experience working with and teaching students. I have a bachelor's degree in both History and Economics. My master's degree is in Higher Education. I also have a Juris Doctorate in Law. Most importantly, I have a passion for teaching, history in particular! Reviews
Live Group Class
$16
weekly ($8 per class)2x per week
25 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
3-12 learners per class
