How to learn Grade 2: Social studies

Massachusetts academic standards: Social studies, Grade 2

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1. Geography · Reading and making maps

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

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
Earning Money: Ways that children and adults earn money; the connection between work, skills and pay; that harder or more skilled work often pays more

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
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

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

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

Vocabulary: working with others: Know and use the vocabulary of working with others — cooperate, share, take turns, team, listen, agree, disagree respectfully, and include — and understand that these words describe habits that friendships and group work depend on
Listening to Others: Listen to others when they are speaking — looking at the speaker, waiting until they finish, and showing they have heard by responding to what was said rather than just talking about their own ideas