Social Studies - 2nd Grade

2.H.1 - Understand how various sources provide information about the past. 

2.H.1.1 
Use timelines to show sequencing of events.
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2.H.1.2 
Identify contributions of historical figures (community, state, nation and world) through various genres
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2.H.1.3 
Compare various interpretations of the same time period using evidence such as photographs and interviews.
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2.G.1 - Use geographic representations, terms and technology to process information from a spatial perspective.

2.G.1.1
Interpret maps of the school and community that contain symbols, legends and cardinal directions.
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2.G.1.2
Interpret the meaning of symbols and the location of physical and human features on a map (cities, railroads, highways, countries, continents, oceans, etc.).
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2.G.2  - Understand the effects of humans interacting with their environment. 

2.G.2.1 
Give examples of ways in which people depend on the physical environment and natural resources to meet basic needs.
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2.G.2.2 
Explain how people positively and negatively affect the environment.
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2.E.1 - Understand basic economic concepts. 

2.E.1.1 
Give examples of ways in which businesses in the community meet the needs and wants of consumers. 
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2.E.1.2 
Explain the roles and impact producers and consumers have on the economy.
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2.E.1.3 
​Summarize the concept of supply and demand.
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2.E.1.4
Explain why people and countries around the world trade for goods and services.
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​2.E.1.5 
Explain how money is used for saving, spending, borrowing and giving. 
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2.E.1.6 
Summarize the role of financial institutions relative to savings.
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2.C&G.1  - Understand the purpose of governments.

2.C&G.1.1 
Explain government services and their value to the community (libraries, schools, parks, etc.).
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2.C&G.1.2 
Explain how governments establish order, provide security and create laws to manage conflict. 
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2.C&G.2 - Understand the roles and responsibilities of citizens. 

2.C&G.2.1 
​Exemplify characteristics of good citizenship through historical figures and everyday citizens.
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2.C&G.2.2
​Explain why it is important for citizens to participate in their community.
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2.C.1 - Understand how various cultures influence communities.

2.C.1.1
Explain how artistic expressions of diverse cultures contribute to the community (stories, art, music, food, etc.). 
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2.C.1.2
Recognize the key historical figures and events that are associated with various cultural traditions. 
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2.C.2.3 
​Exemplify respect and appropriate social skills needed for working with diverse groups. 
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Additional Resources:
2nd Grade:

Culture
  1. United States Folklore: http://www.americanfolklore.net/ss.html
  2. Aesop’s Fables: http://www.dusklight.com/aesop/
  3. Different tribes, different times: http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/DifferentTribes/default.htm

Economics
  1. Business Buddies: http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/BusinessBuddies/default.htm
  2. Goods and Service Quiz: http://www.mcwdn.org/ECONOMICS/GoodsServicesQuiz.html
  3. Consumer/Producer: http://www.econedlink.org/interactives/EconEdLink-interactive-tool-player.php?lid=464&filename=em464_dragndrop_v2_save_2.swf
  4. Consumer/Producer 2: http://www.econedlink.org/interactives/EconEdLink-interactive-tool-player.php?filename=producers.swf&lid=564
  5. Goods and Services: http://www.econedlink.org/interactives/EconEdLink-interactive-tool-player.php?lid=642&filename=dragndrop6.swf
  6. Simple Simon met a Pie Man: http://www.econedlink.org/interactives/EconEdLink-interactive-tool-player.php?lid=464&filename=em464_story.swf
  7. Kids Bank: http://web.archive.org/web/20101129043828/http://www.kidsbank.com/index_2.asp
  8. Facts and Figures: NC: http://www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/us/north-carolina.html
Geography
  1. Types of maps with quiz: http://www.msnucleus.org/membership/html/jh/earth/mapstype/index.html
  2. Topographical maps:
  3. http://www.msnucleus.org/membership/html/jh/earth/mapstype/lesson1/mapstypes01c.html
  4. Geological maps: http://www.msnucleus.org/membership/html/jh/earth/mapstype/lesson1/mapstypes01d.html
  5. Biographical maps: http://www.msnucleus.org/membership/html/jh/earth/mapstype/lesson1/mapstypes01e.html
  6. Environmental maps:
  7. http://www.msnucleus.org/membership/html/jh/earth/mapstype/lesson1/mapstypes01f.html
  8. Temperate Zone maps:
    1. North America: http://www.globalseeds.com/maps/namerica.html
    2. South America: http://www.globalseeds.com/maps/samerica.html
    3. Europe: http://www.globalseeds.com/maps/europemap.html
    4. Asia: http://www.globalseeds.com/maps/asiamap.html
  9. Cardinal Direction Quiz: https://www.quia.com/quiz/126964.html
  10. Where is Japan: http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/WhereIsJapan/skills002.htm
  11. MapZone: https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/mapzone/
  12. Road Maps: http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/road_maps/index.html
  13. National Landmarks: http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g2/u6/index.html
  14. Solar Car: http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/show/solarcar.html
  15. Water cycles: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/riversandcoasts/water_cycle/rivers/pg_02_flash.shtml
  16. Water cycle diagram: http://earthguide.ucsd.edu/earthguide/diagrams/watercycle/
  17. US Gov water cycle: http://water.usgs.gov/edu/watercycle.html
  18. Water cycle quiz: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/classroom/quiz/watercycle.shtml
  19. Enviromental Kids club: http://www.epa.gov/students/games-quizzes-and-more

Governance and Civics
  1. Place the states: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/states5/game.html
  2. Ben’s learning adventures: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/learning-adventures-14more?id=36&age=ben4_8
  3. Find your elected officials: https://www.opencongress.org/people/zipcodelookup
  4. How to write to your elected officials: http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6152793/k.57E6/How_to_Write_Your_Elected_Officials.htm
  5. Questions to ask elected officials: http://web.archive.org/web/20100706175937/http://www.givekidsgoodschools.org/main/vote.cfm?Category=Top_10&Section=Main
  6. Symbols of the USA: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/symbols/
  7. American Flag: http://www.law.ou.edu/hist/flags/fedflag.shtml
History
  1. Culture Quest World Tour: http://www.ipl.org/div/cquest/
  2. Create a Timeline: http://www.ourtimelines.com/create_tl_2c.html
  3. Growth of a Nation: https://web.archive.org/web/20141231141338/http://animatedatlas.com/movie2.html