5 units · 20 lessons

Grade 2: Social studies

Start with a unit whose prerequisites fit. Work through the lessons, use the study guide to review, and try the new cases before continuing.

  1. Unit 1 · 4 lessons

    Government and Helping Our Community

    Distinguish levels, public decisions and participation.

    Before you begin: Name community services; give a because reason.

  2. Unit 2 · 4 lessons

    What Our Notes Can Tell Us

    Use dates, observation scope, and answerable questions to make evidence-based claims.

    Before you begin: Read short dated sentences with help; compare small whole-number counts.

  3. Unit 3 · 4 lessons

    Continents, Oceans and Places

    Locate broad world regions and describe map limits.

    Before you begin: Distinguish a globe, country and continent.

  4. Unit 4 · 4 lessons

    Making Things, Trading and Choosing

    Explain inputs, exchange and simple trade-offs.

    Before you begin: Identify a buyer and seller; add and compare small amounts.

  5. Unit 5 · 4 lessons

    History and Communities Today

    Recognize Native continuity, migration and historical evidence.

    Before you begin: Describe a past event and a present community.

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