Social Studies

America: Our Nation

In second grade, the focus of learning will shift to learning about America, as a part of the world and as a unique place within that world. Students will learn about America and how it fits into the global community. The intent of this course is that students will complete the second grade understanding that there are many factors that contribute to the development of our national identity.

Behavioral Sciences and History disciplines, students will study significant historic people and events, as well as study the environmental characteristics that helped shape America and culture in America. 

In the disciplinary lens of Geography  students will understand that we are individuals who are influenced by and contribute to our surrounding environment.

As second grade students continue the study of Civics and Government students will also learn how our democratic values and ideals guide the roles and responsibilities of our nation’s leaders.

Through the lens of Economics students will learn how economic decisions and resources are affected by and shape the nation.