Grade 2 Social Studies
3 units matched to the Yukon Curriculum. Kids see this subject as “Our World”.
Big Ideas
- Local actions have global consequences, and global actions have local consequences.
- Canada is made up of many diverse regions and communities.
- Individuals have rights and responsibilities as global citizens.
- Our rights, roles, and responsibilities are important for building strong communities.
Units
Unit 1
Needs & Wants
Telling needs from wants and how communities help meet people's needs.
Learning standard: How people's needs and wants are met in communities
Unit 2
Communities in Canada
Canada's regions, cities and rural communities, official languages, and Indigenous peoples as the first peoples of this land.
Learning standard: Diverse characteristics of communities and cultures in Canada; features of the environment in other parts of Canada
Unit 3
Caring Citizens
Rights and responsibilities, community helpers, and how small local actions help the planet.
Learning standard: Rights, roles and responsibilities of individuals and communities; local actions with global consequences
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