How to learn Grade 2: Social studies

Idaho academic standards: Social studies, Grade 2

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1. Social Studies · Build an understanding of multiple perspectives and global interdependence.

1. The world contains many cultures, traditions: Understand that the world contains many cultures, traditions, and belief systems, and that learning about others' perspectives enriches our own understanding — developing genuine curiosity about and respect for cultural diversity
2. Similarities & Differences: Notice and appreciate ways that people are similar to and different from each other — including appearance, family structures, languages spoken, foods eaten, and celebrations observed — and understand that differences make communities interesting

2. Social Studies · Build an understanding that all people in the United States have rights and assume responsibilities.

1. Community Rights and Responsibilities: Understand their rights and responsibilities as a member of a community — that everyone has a right to be treated with respect and to feel safe, and that with rights come responsibilities to treat others the same way

3. Social Studies · Build an understanding of the foundational principles of the American political system.

1. Rules and agreements exist: Understand why rules and agreements exist — that they help keep people safe, make things fair, and help groups work well together — and follow agreed rules willingly rather than only when being watched

4. Social Studies · Explain the concepts of personal finance.

1. Saving Money: Why people save money; piggy banks and saving jars; setting a savings goal; the idea that not spending now means having more later

5. Social Studies · Explain basic economic concepts.

1. Jobs People Do: Different kinds of work people do; that people earn money by working; how jobs help the community; linking personal interests to possible jobs
2. How the Economy Works: What an economy is; producers and consumers; supply and demand; why prices change; the basics of how markets work
3. Goods & Services: Some people make things (goods) and some people do things for others (services); recognising both in everyday life and understanding that both have value
4. Needs & Wants: The difference between things we need (food, shelter, clothing) and things we want (toys, treats); that we sometimes have to choose because money is limited

6. Social Studies · Explain how human actions modify the physical environment and how physical systems affect human activity and living conditions.

1. Actions and Their Consequences: Understand that actions have consequences — that what you choose to do affects both yourself and other people — and begin to think about what might happen before they act

7. Civics and Government: Students will build an understanding of the foundational principles of the American political system, the organization, and formation of the American system of government, and t

1. Vocabulary: ethics and citizenship: Know and use the vocabulary of ethics and citizenship — bullying, cyberbullying, bystander, upstander, peer pressure, digital citizenship, rights, responsibility, and ethical — and understand the distinctions between these closely related terms