Dynamic Curriculum

Second Grade Social Studies

CULTURE

Content Standard 1.0

Culture encompasses similarities and differences among people, including their beliefs, knowledge, changes, values, and tradition. The student will explore these elements of society to develop an appreciation of and respect for the variety of human cultures.

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I		Recognize most cultures preserve important personal and public items from the past. McClung Museum Culture Quest Worlds of difference helping children recover
I		Recognize communities have customs and cultures that differ. Culture Quest World Tour Cultural Heritage United Streaming: How Customs and Heritage Shape Communities
I		Recognize patterns of cultural traits such as language, religion, and family structure. Culture Quest World Tour
D		Identify diverse cultural groups within the communities of Tennessee. TN Encyclopedia Tennessee History and Culture
I		Compare and contrast the cultures of Tennessee’s three grand divisions History of Tennessee Tennessee anytime native people of Tennessee
D		Understand that Tennessee’s culture has ties to other cultures in the world. Lesson Plans Page Education World native people of Tennessee
I		Recognize that cultures have strong traditions of loyalty to their region or country. friends and flags
D		Compare the regional cultures of Tennessee to those of other states. TN Encyclopedia TN From A-Z
I		Identify and explain the significance of selected stories, poems, statues, paintings, and other examples of local and state cultural heritage.
I		Examine the effects of changing technologies on the local community and state.
M		Recognize diverse cultural neighborhoods within Tennessee and America. TN Hometown Locator Ben Guide-Neighborhoods

ECONOMICS

Globalization of the economy, the explosion of population growth, technological changes and international competition compels the student to understand, both personally and globally, production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The student will examine and analyze economic concepts such as basic needs versus wants, using versus saving money, and policy-making versus decision-making.

I		Explain how work provides income to purchase goods and services. Lesson Plans Page Economic Understanding and Reading Comprehension Listing of Children’s Literature with Economic Content
I		Describe how society depends upon workers with specialized jobs and the ways in which they contribute to the production and exchange of goods and services. The Goat In the Rug If You Give A Mouse A Cookie reinventing the past
I		Give examples of the various institutions that make up economic systems such as families, workers, banks, labor unions, government agencies, small businesses, and large corporations.
I		Recognize that communities around the state and world are economically interdependent.
I		Know the major products of Tennessee. kidsport
I		Categorize resources needed to operate industries.
I		Understand the necessity of importing resources needed for industry.

GEOGRAPHY

Geography enables the student to see, understand and appreciate the web of relationships between people, places, and environments. The student will use the knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts within the six essential elements of geography: world in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment and society, and the use of geography.

D		Describe how the globe is a model of earth locating hemispheres, poles, and equator. Maps and Globes Lesson Plans Page Lesson Plans Page 2
I		Recognize that natural regions are represented on different types of maps by showing physical features, climate, vegetation, and natural resources. Education World Create A Globe World Atlas
I		Subdivide the world by positioning the equator, continents, oceans, and hemispheres on a map and globe. Lesson Plans Page The Equator Explore With Pumpkins
I		Recognize that a map contains elements such as title, scale, symbols, legends, grids, and cardinal and intermediate directions. What’s on A Map A Map of Your Community Map Reading Reading Maps
D		Analyze how individuals and populations depend upon land resources. Natural Resources :Can we Us Them Forever?
D		Describe the importance of physical geographic features on defining communities. The Earth’s Rotation
D		Understand the Earth-sun relationship such as the varying length of day. The Sun: Earth’s Friend and Foe The Sun Meets the Earth
I		Understand the rudimentary elements to the hydrologic cycle. A Summary of the Hydrologic Cycle Water Science for Schools The Water Cycle Drip, Drop, Water Journey The Water Cycle - Enchanted Learning
D		List earth’s natural resources such as minerals, air, water, and land. Brain Pop: Natural Resources From the Land Knowing Your World Natural Resources :Can we Us Them Forever? Environmental Kids Club
D		Show how landmasses and bodies of water are represented on maps and globes. From Sea to Shining Sea Landforms Create a globe U.S . map
D		Locate the state of Tennessee and its major cities on a map. Geography of Tennessee State Maps
D		Name the physical and human characteristics of the neighborhood and the community. Take Off On The Mega Flyover Project Build a Neighborhood Kids Neighborhood Workshop Community Club Sign Walk We all live together

GOVERNANCE AND CIVICS

Governance establishes structures of power and authority in order to provide order and stability. Civic efficacy requires understanding rights and responsibilities, ethical behavior, and the role of citizens within their community, nation, and world.

I		Recognize how groups and organizations encourage unity and work with diversity to maintain order and security. Kids Next Door
I		Identify functions of governments. Brain Pop: Branches of Government U.S. Government for Kids Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government
M		Be aware that every community has some form of governance. The Democracy Project Community pride United Streaming: Community Rules and Laws
I		Describe how governments establish order, provide security, and manage conflict. The Democracy Project
I		Know that communities have different laws depending on the needs and problems of their community. Lesson Plans Page
D		Recognize people who make laws and people who enforce them in Tennessee.
I		Identify ways that public officials are selected, including election and appointment. Brain Pop: Voting
I		Distinguish among local, state, and national government and identify representative leaders at these levels such as mayor, governor, and president. United Streaming: TLC Elementary School: Separation of Powers Community Rules and Laws
D		Identify characteristics of good citizenship such as establishing beliefs in justice, truth, equality, and responsibility for the common good. Kids Next Door
D		Identify qualities of good citizenship. United Streaming: TLC Elementary School: Understanding Good Citizenship Kids Next Door Responsibilities of citizens
D		Identify ordinary people who exemplify good citizenship.
D		Identify some governmental services in the community such as the libraries, schools, and parks, and explain their value to the community. Field Trip The Democracy Project
I		Explain how citizens fund various community services. Brain Pop: Taxes United Streaming: Economy in and between Communities
M		Explain the meaning of selected patriotic symbols and landmarks of Tennessee. Enchanted Learning Tennessee Trivia- The Official Website TN: Sounds Good to Me Explore Tennessee

HISTORY

History involves people, events, and issues. The student will evaluate evidence to develop comparative and causal analyses, and to interpret primary sources. He/she will construct sound historical arguments and perspectives on which informed decisions in contemporary life can be based.

D		Explain the significance of various community, state, and national celebrations such as Memorial Day and Independence Day. Education World Lesson Plans United Streaming: U.S. Celebrations Earth Day Independence Day Webquest
D		Explain how local people and events have influenced local community history. History Trail Tennessee History Famous Tennesseans
I		Describe the order of events by using designation of time periods such as ancient times and modern times. Grade 2 Time Marches On- a PowerPoint
I		Use vocabulary related to chronology, including past, present and future.
D		Describe and measure calendar time by days, weeks, months, and years. Calendars and Time Measurement United Streaming: Learning to Use a Calendar
D		Comprehend those physical and human characteristics of communities change over time.
D		Identify and explain the significance of various community landmarks.
I		Create and interpret timelines. Timelines: Timeless Teaching Tool Timeline of Your School
I		Compare various interpretations of the same time period using evidence such as photographs and interviews.

INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, AND INTERACTIONS

Personal development and identity are shaped by factors including culture, groups, and institutions. Central to this development are exploration, identification, and analysis of how individuals and groups work independently and cooperatively.

I		Describe how groups work independently and cooperatively to accomplish goals within a community. United Streaming: City, Suburb and Rural Communities
I		Recognize individuals can belong to groups but still have their own identity.
D		Know how to share and give opinions in a group.
I		Identify and describe ways family, groups, and community influence an individual’s daily life and personal choices.
D		Recognize individuals have a role in each group in which they participate.
D		Recognize that each individual must make decisions about the work groups and play groups in which they participate.

SOCIAL STUDIES PROCESS SKILLS

The student will use social studies process standards to acquire information, analyze, problem solve, communicate, and develop a historical awareness.

D		Use picture clues and picture captions to aid comprehension to acquire information.
I		Use maps, graphs, globes, media, and technology sources to acquire information.
D		Discover resources available from museums, historical sites, presidential libraries, and local and state preservation societies to acquire information.
I		Classify information by source, chronology, and importance to analyze data and problem solve.
D		Demonstrate an understanding of the data through written, visual, or oral methods to problem solve.
D		Prepare and analyze maps, charts, and graphs for historical awareness.
D		Utilize community resources such as field trips, guest speakers, and museums for historical awareness.
D		Incorporate the use of technological resources for historical awareness.

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