2016.17 Second Grade, Social Studies, Quarter 3
History of the United States: Students will learn about government and civics, economics, geography, and history by studying
more about who they are as Americans. The chief purpose of this course is to help students understand their identity as American
citizens and how our nation operates. They will examine the geography of the United States and its national symbols and
landmarks. Students will explore the structure and purpose of government at the local, state, and national levels, and the
responsibilities, rights, and privileges of the citizens of the United States. Second grade students will acquire a common
understanding of American history, its political principles, and its system of government in order to prepare them for responsible
participation in our schools and civic life.
On-Going Standards
On-Going “I Can” Statements
Honor the U.S. Constitution and recognize its
significance and purpose.
I can honor the Constitution and identify its purpose.
Increase historical vocabulary knowledge and use terms
correctly.
I can improve my literacy skills by using historical vocabulary correctly.
2.SS.39 Summarize the importance of commemorative
months.
*correlates with music 2.MU.9.1.3 re: cultural/historical
context of music [on-going in music].
I can explain about the important people or events we honor during this nine-week
period.
Use technology effectively and appropriately to enhance
the learning and develop 21st century learners.
I can use technology to communicate and collaborate, research and solve problems in
an appropriate manner to learn history and geography.
Tennessee State Standards
2.SS.1 Compare the beliefs, customs, ceremonies, and
traditions of the varied cultures represented in the
United States by researching informational texts.
Student Friendly “I Can” Statements
I can use my research to compare and contrast the beliefs, customs, ceremonies and
traditions of the cultures represented in the United States.
[On-going – see Quarter 1]
*correlates with music 2.WCE.MU.2 re: performing
music from different cultures.
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2.SS.3 Compare and contrast various cultures in the
United States by engaging in collaborative conversations
with partners.
I can engage in collaborative conversation about the beliefs, customs, ceremonies and
traditions of cultures with a partner.
[On-going – see Quarter 1]
*correlates with art 2.WCE.ART.6 re: regionalism in art.
2.SS.39 Summarize the importance of commemorative
months including Black History, Women’s History,
Hispanic Heritage, and American Indian Heritage.
*repeated in 1st quarter for appropriateness
I can recognize the meaning of Black History month [February] and Women’s History
month [March].
Geography of the United States
Geography of the United States Standards
2.SS.13 Compare how maps and globes depict
geographical information in different ways.
I can describe the differences between a map and a globe.
2.SS.14 Construct a globe depicting the four
hemispheres, seven continents, and five oceans using
the equator and prime meridian.
*correlates with music K.MU.9.1 re: music from around
the world re: locating song’s continent of origin.
I can construct a globe that includes the four hemispheres, seven continents and five
oceans using the equator and prime meridian.
2.SS.15 Create a map depicting the current boundaries
of the United States, Canada, and Mexico and recognize
they are part of the North American continent.
I can create a map to show the boundaries of the United States, Canada and Mexico.
2.WCE.SS.3 Recognize that United States, Canada, and
Mexico are individual countries.
I can recognize that the United States, Canada, and Mexico are part of North America.
2.SS.16 Utilize legends, cardinal directions, and grids to
determine locations on different type maps.
I can use a legend, cardinal direction, and grid to locate different places on a map.
I can explain and apply the following terms: United States, island, distance, globe,
sphere, continent, capital, maps, map symbols, coordinates, map key, legend, relative
location, cardinal directions, good judgement, community, climate, and landform.
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2.SS.17 Locate major cities, bodies of water, mountain
ranges and rivers in the United States including Alaska
Range, Appalachian, and Rockies.
I can locate Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, New York, Chicago, Los
Angeles, New Orleans, Seattle, St. Louis, Washington, D.C. and Miami on a map of the
United States.
2.SS.18 Compare physical features of the earth,
including islands, lakes, mountains, oceans, peninsulas,
plains, plateaus, rivers, and valleys.
*correlates with Q1 science GLE 0207.2.1 re: investigate
the habitats of different kinds of local plants and
animals.
*correlates with art 2.WCE.ART.3 re: landscapes.
I can use a physical map of the United States to locate the Great Lakes, Gulf of
Mexico, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, Alaska Range, Appalachian, and Rockies
Mountains, and the Colorado, Cumberland, Mississippi, Tennessee and Ohio Rivers.
2.SS.19 Compare and contrast the regions of the United
States [Southeast, Northeast, Great Plains, Southwest,
and Pacific Northwest] in terms of climate, physical
features, and population.
I can identify the major regions of the United States including the Southeast,
Northeast, Great Plains, Southwest and Pacific Northwest.
2.SS.20 Analyze the differences in natural resources in
the three Grand Divisions of Tennessee and make
connections to the major industries that are found in
each.
I can identify the natural resources and industries within the three Grand Divisions of
Tennessee.
I can identify and compare the difference between islands, lakes, mountains, oceans,
peninsulas, plains, plateaus, rivers and valleys.
I can compare and contrast the climate, physical features, and populations of the
major regions of the United States.
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