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Instructional Technology Resources

Social Studies Grade Two

MDK12 Web Site
Allegany County Social Studies Framework Gr. 2
Maryland Curriculum  Gr2 (VSC)

Studies Graphic Organizers

Content Standards
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Text Book Link

1.Political Science

2.  Peoples of the Nations and World 3.  Geography
4.  Economics 5.  History

 

 

 

6.  Social Studies Skills and Processes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.0 Political Science

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Topic Resource Resource Type
A. The Foundations and Function of Government

http://jc-schools.net/write/socst/citizenship.ppt#4

 

Power Point

A. The Foundations and Function of Government

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/35/neighborhood/policeofficer.html

 

WebSite

A. The Foundations and Function of Government

http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/

WebSites

A. The Foundations and Function of Government http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson119.shtml A guide to the background and celebration of Memorial Day  
A. The Foundations and Function of Government http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/july4/A guide to the background and celebration of Independencel Day  
A. The Foundations and Function of Government http://www.usflag.org/history/flagday.html A guide to the background and celebration of Flagl Day  
A. The Foundations and Function of Government http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/symbols/index.html Ben Franklin's Guide to American Symbols

WebSite

A. The Foundations and Function of Government http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/games/matching.html Match the Symbols worksheet

Worksheet

B. Individual and Group Participation in the Political System

http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonrepro/lessonplans/theme/famk1counts.htm A worksheet on the family.

Worksheet

B. Individual and Group Participation in the Political System http://www.mcgruff.org/ Visit the McGruff child safety website.

WebSite

B. Individual and Group Participation in the Political System http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/neighborhood/index.html Help plan a neighborhood.

WebSite

C. Protecting Rights and Maintaining Order    
     
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.0  Peoples of the Nations and World

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Topic Resource Resource Type
A. Elements of Culture http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/goplaces Take a virtual tour of many countries

WebSite

B. Cultural Diffusion    
C. Conflict, Cooperation and Compromise    
     
     
     
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.0 Geography

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Topic Resource Resource Type
A. Using Geographic Tools http://www.eduplace.com/ss/hmss05/bke1/maps/index.html A collection of outline maps of the United States.  Includes both geographic, political, and historic maps.

Worksheets

A. Using Geographic Tools http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmss05   A Guide to a collection of outline maps of the United States

Worksheets

A. Using Geographic Tools http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/nation/index.html Use maps and globes to locate the United States.

WebSite

B. Geographic Characteristics of Places and Regions http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/MTAPP/EcosystemSlideShow.ppt Introduction to Ecosystems

Power Point

B. Geographic Characteristics of Places and Regions http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/MTAPP/DesertPowerPoint.ppt Introduction to Desert Regions using a True and False Game

Power Point

B. Geographic Characteristics of Places and Regions http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/MTAPP/Northeast_region.ppt Explore the Northeastern United States.

Power Point

B. Geographic Characteristics of Places and Regions http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/MTAPP/Southeastregion.ppt Explore the Southeastern United States.

Power Point

B. Geographic Characteristics of Places and Regions
http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/PowerPoints/
Regions_of_the_USA/Midwest.ppt Explore the Midwestern United States

Power Point

B. Geographic Characteristics of Places and Regions
http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/PowerPoints/
Regions_of_the_USA/PACIFICCOASTALRANGE.ppt Explore the Pacific Coast of the United States.
Power Point
B. Geographic Characteristics of Places and Regions
http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/PowerPoints/
Regions_of_the_USA/SouthWest.ppt Explore the Southwestern United States.
Power Point
B. Geographic Characteristics of Places and Regions
http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/PowerPoints/
Regions_of_the_USA/ROCKYMOUNTAIN.ppt Explore the Rocky Mountains of the United States
Power Point
C. Movement of People, Goods and Ideas    
D. Modifying and Adapting to the Environment http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/MTAPP/EcoPP.ppt Ecosystem Vocabulary Power Point

Power Point

D. Modifying and Adapting to the Environment http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/woodsy/ A series of coloring sheets and simple activities.

Worksheets

     
     
     
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.0 Economics

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Topic Resource Resource Type

A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making

 

http://www.history.org/media/index.cfm  This presents a series of slideshows on Colonial Life.  At the bottom of the page are a series of excellent slideshows on Colonial Trades. Slide Show
A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making

http://www.crayola.com/factory/preview/factory_floor/crayon_mfg.htm These are tours of 2 factories that produce material of interest to young students.

WebSites

A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making http://www.marshmallowpeeps.com/about/factory_tour.html   A virtual tour of a factory that makes marshmallow peps.

WebSites

B. Economic Systems and the Role of Government in the Economy    
     
     
     
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.0  History

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Topic Resource Resource Type
A. Individuals and Societies Change Over Time http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb Take a trip through different time periods of American Hisory WebSite
A. Individuals and Societies Change Over Time http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa Visit with a variety of famous Americans. WebSite
A. Individuals and Societies Change Over Time http://www.americangirl.com/agcn/html/agc_characters_plain.html Visit different periods of American History as see through the eyes of young girls. WebSite
A. Individuals and Societies Change Over Time http://www.harcourtschool.com/auto/harcourt_horizons/virtual_tours/210_2248.html   Virtual tours of famous homes from various time periods in U.S. History

WebSite

A. Individuals and Societies Change Over Time http://archnet.asu.edu/archnet/uconn%5extras/historic/plimoth/plimoth.html A walking tour of Plymouth Plantation.

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6.0  Social Studies Skills and Processes

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Topic Resource Resource Type
A. Learn to Read and Construct Meaning about Social Studies    
B. Learn to Write and Communicate Social Studies Understandings    
C. Ask Social Studies Questions