South Dakota Content Standards for Second Grade Social Studies
SD.K-12.H. Grade 2 History
K‐12.H.1. Students will analyze how major events are chronologically connected and evaluate their impact on one another.
2.H.1.1. Demonstrate chronological order using events from history.
Time LinesWhat is a Time Line? A time line is a horizontal or vertical line divided into sections usually by years, decades, or centuries. A time line shows
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K‐12.H.2. Students will analyze and evaluate the impact of people, events, ideas and symbols upon history using multiple sources.
2.H.2.1. Compare how holidays are celebrated in different cultures.
World HolidaysFreeHolidays are special days to help us remember or honor people and events. The earliest holy days were to honor sacred events. Read more...iWorksheets :5Study Guides :9
SD.K-12.C. Grade 2 Civics/Government
K‐12.C.1. Students will explain, compare and contrast, and analyze the historical principles and philosophical purposes and various forms of governments.
2.C.1.1. Explain, in written form, through speech, or through the use of technology, the meaning behind our national symbols.
American CitizenshipA citizen is a person who lives in a community. Citizenship refers to the rights and responsibilities of the citizens of any community. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1
LandmarksWhat is a Landmark? A landmark is any prominent object on land that can be used in
determining location or direction. A memorial is a special kind of landmark which was built to honor and remember a person, a group, or event. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1
K‐12.C.2. Students will explain the historical impact of primary founding documents, including but not limited to, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments.
2.C.2.1. Explain the basic political roles of leaders in the larger community.
Government and Political SystemsA government is people who make decisions about a city, state, or
country. A democratic system exists when the people who run the government are selected by the citizens. An autocratic system has a ruler who came to power by strength or birth. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1
K‐12.C.3. Students will explain how the Constitution organizes the government of the United States.
2.C.3.2. Identify how local government services are funded.
Income and EarningIncome is money that people earn from working. It is also referred to as wages or salaries. Earning is receiving money for work done or services performed. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1
SD.K-12.E. Grade 2 Economics
K‐12.E.1. Students will apply the fundamental economic ideas and concepts associated with the study of economics.
2.E.1.1. Identify goods and services available in the students’ communities.
Goods and ServicesGoods are things that are made or grown and then sold. <br>Services are the jobs people do for others. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1
Trade and TransportationTrade is the buying and selling or bartering of goods and services.<br> Transportation - People can walk, ride an animal, bicycle, and drive vehicles. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1
Interdependence of Goods and ServicesWhat is interdependence? People in many communities depend on people in other communities for goods and services. Goods are products that are made or grown and then sold. Services are jobs that people do to serve one another. No one community has everything it needs to meet its basic needs. We need to transport goods and communicate our needs worldwide. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1
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