Little 2nd grade SOCIAL STUDIES {Unit 1: Government & Civics}

$19.95

Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete 2nd grade social studies curriculum.
It includes everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students.  It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by a long-time classroom teacher, Karen Jones.

UNIT 1: GOVERNMENT & CIVICS introduces your students to government. It contains lessons on these specific topics:

Rules and laws in our home, school, and community
Rights and responsibilities
Why people form governments
Levels of government
Services provided by governments
Roles of public officials
What taxes are
Participating in government and community service

——————–WHAT’S INCLUDED?———————

COMPONENTS OF THE UNIT:

-A complete Teacher Guide
12 Step-by-step, Scripted Lesson Plans (Twelve, 30-minute lesson plans in all)
12 Teaching PowerPoints (all books, learning targets, activity and workbook pages are included in the PowerPoint- which can also be uploaded/converted to Google Slides)
7 printable/projectable Books for Read-Alouds
-Essential Question and Learning Target Posters
-Anchor Charts
-Whole group Activities
-Student Workbook that follows each lesson
-Quick Check/Exit Ticket for every lesson
-Primary Assessment and Rubric for scoring
-Parent Letter

OUTLINE OF UNIT 1:

Lesson 1: RULES AND LAWS
Lesson 2: PRINCIPLES OF CITIZENSHIP
Lesson 3: RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lesson 4: PURPOSE OF GOVERNMENT
Lesson 5: LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT
Lesson 6: GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Lesson 7: ROLES OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Lesson 8: TAXES
Lesson 9: PARTICIPATING IN GOVERNMENT
Lesson 10: COMMUNITY SERVICES PROJECT (2 DAYS)
Lesson 11: REVIEW
Lesson 12: ASSESSMENT

 

👉Find the full grade 2 curriculum: Little 2nd grade Social Studies Thinkers here.

 



What teachers and parents are saying:

“This has TRANFORMED Social Studies in my class! Hands down the BEST purchase I have EVER made on TPT! Everything is done for you and it this curriculum makes the hardest concepts like ECONOMICS make sense to second graders! “
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Mary K.

“Absolutely LOVE this resource. I have used them in kindergarten, first and now in second. Has absolutely everything you need to cover all standards. Love the vocabulary words, photos of anchor charts and assessments. The best!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Stefanie V.

“This resource is truly one of the best and most engaging SS curriculums I have found to support my students’ learning. It gives a wealth of information and provides hands on learning experiences so students are engaged in the information.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Alicia B.