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2nd grade 19 TAC §113.13 48 student expectations 5 activities

2nd grade Social Studies

Second grade social studies looks at landmarks and historical figures, using maps of the community and state, how people use the land, producers and consumers, what public officials do and how they are chosen, and the customs and symbols that represent Texas and the United States.

Practice activities

🦅Community, Government, and SymbolsWhy we celebrate; landmarks; Thurgood Marshall, Irma Rangel, and Theodore Roosevelt; work and money; government services; citizenship; state and national symbols; technology.
🏘️Our Community's StoryPeople and events that shaped local history, staying informed as a citizen, the two pledges, American symbols and customs, and the celebrations of many cultures.
🌍Continents, Oceans, and MapsThe seven continents and five oceans, map titles and legends, Texas and U.S. capitals, our neighbors Canada and Mexico, and how people change the land.
🏛️Makers, Buyers, and LeadersProducers and consumers, and what mayors, governors, and presidents do.
📜Think Like a HistorianFacts and evidence, kinds of sources, gathering and interpreting information, using social studies words, making stories, maps, and organizers, and deciding together.

The learning path

One stop per unit. Filled stops have practice activities today.

1History. The student understands the historical significance of landmarks and celebrations in the community, state, and 2History. The student understands how historical figures helped shape the community, state, and nation.3Geography. The student uses simple geographic tools, including maps and globes.4Geography. The student understands the location of places in their community, state, country, and the world.5Geography. The student understands how humans use and modify the physical environment.6Economics. The student understands the value of work.7Economics. The student understands the roles of producers and consumers in the production of goods and services.8Government. The student understands the purpose of governments.9Government. The student understands the role of public officials.10Citizenship. The student understands characteristics of good citizenship as exemplified by historical figures and other 11Citizenship. The student understands important symbols, customs, and celebrations that represent American beliefs and pr12Culture. The student understands ethnic and/or cultural celebrations.13Science, technology, and society. The student understands how science and technology have affected life, past and presen14Science, technology, and society. The student identifies individuals who exhibited individualism and inventiveness.15Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a vari16Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms.17Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with other

Units and standards preview

The knowledge-and-skills strands below are the state's, reproduced from Social Studies, Grade 2, Adopted 2022. Open a unit to read each student expectation and jump to the activities that practice it.

1History. The student understands the historical significance of landmarks and celebrations in the community, state, and nation.2/2 practiced
  1. (A) explain the significance of various community, state, and national celebrations such as Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving; and
    19 TAC 113.13(c)(1)(A)
    🦅 Community, Government, and Symbols
  2. (B) identify and explain the significance of various community, state, and national landmarks such as monuments and government buildings.
    19 TAC 113.13(c)(1)(B)
    🦅 Community, Government, and Symbols
2History. The student understands how historical figures helped shape the community, state, and nation.2/2 practiced
  1. (A) identify contributions of historical figures, including Thurgood Marshall, Irma Rangel, and Theodore Roosevelt, who have influenced the state and nation; and
    19 TAC 113.13(c)(2)(A)
    🦅 Community, Government, and Symbols
  2. (B) describe how people and events have influenced local community history.
    19 TAC 113.13(c)(2)(B)
    🏘️ Our Community's Story

15 more units, 48 expectations, 5 activities

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How to help at home

Look up who your mayor, your governor, and the president are, and what each one does.
Play store: your child produces something, you consume it, and you trade.
Notice supply and demand in real life: why is the popular toy more expensive?

Source: Texas Education Agency, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, 19 TAC §113.13. Curriculum text on this site is reproduced from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills as published by the Texas Education Agency and codified in Title 19 of the Texas Administrative Code. Baccare is an independent product of Brigade Management, Inc. and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the Texas Education Agency, the State Board of Education, or the Texas Secretary of State. Sources and attribution.

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Course details

  • Grade2nd grade
  • SubjectSocial Studies
  • Standard19 TAC §113.13
  • Units17
  • Expectations48
  • Activities5
  • PriceFree to play
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