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SECOND GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
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The first few days of instruction should be utilized to establish a QCI Classroom and Review the prior grade’s Power Standards and curricular topics.
First Full Week – Unit 1 Instruction Begins
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Social Studies
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MonthSuggested PacingUnit AlignmentSS StrandGrade Level Missouri Learning Standards
Power Standards are in Orange		Cross Curricular AlignmentAcademic VocabularyAssessment
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Pacing was determined in alignement with Cross Curricular Standards.
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1st Quarter6 weeksResponsible Citizenship in our Community and NationPC - Principles in the Constitution2.PC.1.B.a Purposes and principles of the Constitution Explain and give examples of how laws and rules are made and changed within a community.
2.PC.1.D.a Role of citizens and governments in carrying out constitutional principles Analyze how being an active and informed citizen makes a difference in your community.
2.PC.1.D.b Role of citizens and governments in carrying out constitutional principles List the consequences of citizens not actively participating in their communities.
2.PC.1.E.a Character traits and civic attitudes of significant individuals. Describe the character traits and civic attitudes of inventors or pioneers in their field who influenced progress in the nation.
2.PC.1.F.a Knowledge of the symbols of our state and the nation. Describe the importance of the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.PC.1.F.b Knowledge of the symbols of our state and the nation. Recognize and explain the significance of national symbols including national landmarks, national parks, and important memorials.
laws
citizen(s)
character traits
civic attitudes
symbols
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GS - Governance SystemsN/A
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H - History2.H.3.C.a Knowledge of the contributions of significant persons in U.S. history Describe the contributions of inventors or pioneers in their field who influenced progress in our nation.
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E - EconomicsN/A
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EG - Elements of GeographyN/A
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RI - Relationships of Individuals and GroupsN/A
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TS - Tools of Social Science2.TS.7.A.a Identify, select, analyze, and evaluate resources to create a product of social science inquiry Describe and analyze primary and secondary social studies’ sources in classroom discussion with guidance and support.
2.TS.7.A.b Identify, select, analyze, and evaluate resources to create a product of social science inquiry Select and use artifacts to share information on social studies’ topics.
2.TS.7.D.a Conducting and presenting research with appropriate resources. Share research about a social studies’ topic.
2.TS.7.E.a Developing a research plan and identifying resources Develop supporting questions about social studies’ topics, with assistance.
2.TS.7.E.b Developing a research plan and identifying resources Describe a process to answer those questions
2.TS.7.E.c Developing a research plan and identifying resources Discuss types of sources that would be helpful in exploring social studies’ questions.

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