Paid-members only Grade 2 Social Studies Units Unit Plan 11 (Grade 2 Social Studies): Directions and Movement Teach students to use cardinal directions and position words to describe locations, follow simple routes, and connect movement to local features and seasonal patterns.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Social Studies Units Unit Plan 10 (Grade 2 Social Studies): Exploring Our Classroom Map Teach students to create and label classroom maps using symbols, a legend, and cardinal directions, turning real observations and simple maps into accurate bird’s-eye drawings.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Social Studies Units Unit Plan 9 (Grade 2 Social Studies): My Neighborhood and Local Helpers Explore local places, helpers, goods, and services as students map their neighborhood and learn how communities meet everyday needs through people, places, and economic roles.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Social Studies Units Unit Plan 8 (Grade 2 Social Studies): Sharing Ideas and Taking Action Promote classroom kindness with student-made posters and simple presentations that teach respect, inclusion, and positive behavior through visuals, labels, and clear speaking.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Social Studies Units Unit Plan 7 (Grade 2 Social Studies): Using Sources to Learn Learn how second graders gather facts from books, interviews, and photos, sort relevant information, and check basic reliability while investigating people and communities.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Social Studies Units Unit Plan 6 (Grade 2 Social Studies): Asking Questions About Our World Learn how to help second graders ask strong who/what/why questions and use simple sources—pictures, maps, texts, and interviews—to investigate their community.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Social Studies Units Unit Plan 5 (Grade 2 Social Studies): Symbols and Traditions of Our Nation Explore U.S. and local symbols—like the flag, pledge, national songs, and holidays—and help second graders understand what they represent and why we honor them.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Social Studies Units Unit Plan 4 (Grade 2 Social Studies): Working Together to Solve Problems Learn how second graders practice listening, voting, and compromise to solve classroom problems with respect, fairness, and shared responsibility.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Social Studies Units Unit Plan 3 (Grade 2 Social Studies): Leaders Who Help Us Identify school and community authority figures and explain how their responsibilities help keep people safe, organized, and supported every day.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Social Studies Units Unit Plan 2 (Grade 2 Social Studies): Rules at Home and in the Community Compare home, school, and community rules to explore how consequences and expectations in each setting promote fairness, safety, and cooperative living.
Paid-members only Grade 2 Social Studies Units Unit Plan 1 (Grade 2 Social Studies): Our Classroom Community Build a strong classroom community by exploring why rules matter, how they support fairness and safety, and how students can help create and follow a respectful Class Charter.