2nd Grade Social Studies

TRIMESTER ONE

UNITS

- Family history

- How is life different today?

- How can we put events in order?

Putting Events in Order with Seesaw

Seesaw can be used to organize events. Check out these Activity links and resources:

Comparing Past and Present with Seesaw

Seesaw can be used to compare time periods. 

TRIMESTER TWO

UNITS

- How Can We Locate Places?

- What Does a Map Show?

-Where Did My Family Come From?

- How Do People Use Land?

Neighborhood Map Maker

Google Slides may be used to create neighborhood/community maps. 

Orinda Map with Seesaw

Seesaw can be used to study coordinate maps and the local community. Check out these Activity links and resources:

Coordinate Maps with Seesaw

Seesaw can be used to study coordinate maps and natural features.

Google My Maps: Lamorinda 

Google My Maps may be used to study the local community. Here is a list of resources for this project:

Google My Maps Heritage Map

Google My Maps may be used to explore family history and heritage. 

TRIMESTER THREE

UNITS

- Economics

- Biographies

Community and Economy with Google Drawings

Google Drawings may be used to study how communities function in terms of economy, goods, and services. Here is a list of resources for the project: