PLEASE NOTE:
- The auto-graded version of the course is not offered by semester.
- This course is designed for a 180-day implementation period.
- Please contact us for the materials list for this course.
Primary Grade: 2
Grade Range: 2
Credit Equivalency:
Semester: 0.25 Credits (contains 45 lessons)
Full Year: 0.5 Credits (contains 90 lessons)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Social Studies 2 empowers students to become productive citizens by developing their knowledge and skills in civics, history, geography, and economics. They deepen their understanding of the U.S. government by explaining the role of the three branches of government and of the U.S. Constitution. Students extend their knowledge of U.S. history to recognize the impact of important figures and movements of the past, and they begin to think like historians by identifying reliable sources, crafting compelling questions, distinguishing fact and opinion, and using timelines to structure series of events. The course highlights the role of international relations, including both alliances and international trade, as well as the importance of geography and regional variations in resources and production. Finally, students learn core concepts of economics, including supply and demand, scarcity, and cost and benefits, as well as the functions of banks, and relate these concepts to individuals and communities. This course includes a digital Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.
COURSE TOPICS
- Government
- Citizenship
- International Relationships
- Historical Sources
- Geography
- Economics
- United States History
- Timelines
- Facts and Opinions
TEACHER SERVICES
All course teachers are certified, subject-area content experts. The teacher will grade student assessments and provide detailed feedback. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment. The teacher will carry out documented modifications and accommodations that are applicable to the online course. Progress monitoring and supplemental material will be provided by the teacher as needed.
AUTO-GRADED COURSE
Auto-graded courses are self-paced, multimodal, and standards-aligned. Students progress independently and are assessed frequently through weekly checkpoints and Mastery Assessments. Upon submission of assessments, students receive immediate answers and feedback and can mark the completion of work via a completion button in the learning management system. These courses allow students to work at their own pace and spend the necessary time on course content to ensure mastery.