Social Studies Curriculum

Elementary (K-6) Frameworks

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Content by Grade: Grade 2

The second grade social studies program uses many of the important ideas introduced in kindergarten and first grade and applies them to the study of the Municipality of Anchorage. Emphasis is placed upon the history, geography and government of Anchorage and the various communities within the Municipality.

In second grade, students will:

Identify physical, cultural, political, and economic characteristics of Anchorage and describe how they have changed over time.

Demonstrate and apply map, globe, and timeline skills, to the study of Anchorage.

Identify ways in which authority justice, responsibility, participation, freedom, and diversity are evident in Anchorage.

Work cooperatively with others and identify ways of reducing conflict.

Identify various regions (communities) within Anchorage.

2nd Grade Social Studies Adopted Materials
(Anchorage Past and Present)

*Celebrate Anchorage student resource book, (1995) Graphic Learning Corporation.

Celebrate Anchorage Teachers Manual Binder (1995) Graphic Learning Corporation.

*Map of Municipality of Anchorage and Downtown Anchorage & Anchorage Bowl, (1995) Graphic Learning Corporation.

*Core materials with copies for each student are marked with an asterisk

Core materials such as literature or kits for each classroom or school which are available for every classroom do not have an asterisk. The use of these materials ranges from one copy of the material or kit per classroom to classroom sets for schools.

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