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.
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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.0/2 practiced
(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)
(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)
2History. The student understands how historical figures helped shape the community, state, and nation.0/2 practiced
(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)
(B) describe how people and events have influenced local community history.
19 TAC 113.13(c)(2)(B)
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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.