LibGuides: Grade 2: Social Studies

AB. Programs of Study

Social Studies Programs of Study K-3
Outline what Alberta teachers are required to teach. Introductory material frames the outcomes.
Social Studies K-6
Social Studies program of study for K-6 inclusive. Includes overview of Social Studies from K-12.

AB Ed. Program Supports

Program Supports K-6
Includes how the six Competencies (Critical Thinking, Collaboration, etc.) relate to Social Studies.

Web Links

ATA Library Subject Guides
Curated collection of interactive Web Links that align with AB Education Outcomes.

Other Resources

Social Studies: Grade Two, Test Bank and Evaluation Pack by Eduguide
Call Number: 300.7 Sol Gr.2

ISBN: 9781552966402

Publication Date: 2005

Black Gold Regional Schools

Grade Two Resources
A wide range of lesson resources developed and shared by Black Gold Regional School Division.

Current Events

Teaching Kids News (Gr. 2-8)
Canadian site created by a teacher and parent. Updated daily.

Basic Authorized Texts

Many Voices: Grade Two by Pearson Canada
Call Number: 300.7 Man Gr. 2

v.1. Student text set ; v.2. Teacher resource and CD-ROM-- v.3. Big book ; v.4. Looking at places (9 student mini-texts) ; v.5. Looking at people (9 student mini-texts) ; v.6. Looking at work (9 student mini-texts) ; v.7. Looking at you (9 student mini-texts) ; v.8. Audio pack (2 compact discs) ; v.9. 18 photo-cards ; v.10. 3 posters ; v.11.Internet research CD-ROM
Our World 2: Canadian Communities by Nelson Canada
Call Number: 300.7 Our Gr. 2

v.1. Student text ; v.2. Teaching resource
Our world 2 : Canadian Communities Big Book
Call Number: Oversize 300.7 Our Gr.2

V.3. Big book

LearnAlberta

Quality digital resources accessible to all Alberta students, parents and schools. ULethbridge login provided in PS 1.

LearnAlberta Programs of Study Browse
Browse outcomes from the Programs of Study to identify resources associated with a specific outcome.
LearnAlberta Resource Search
Search for student and teacher resources (videos, lesson material, games etc.) by subject and grade.

Critical Challenges

Comprehensive support for an inquiry based approach to AB Social Studies in Kindergarten (Critical Challenges, in partnership with Alberta Education). Many specific outcomes can be addressed by inviting students to consider the overarching and related questions.

Which features make our community special?
General Outcome 2.1, 2.2
What makes three Canadian communities diverse and unique?
General Outcome 2.1
How and why has our community changed over time?
General Outcome 2.2

Alberta Assessment Consortium

AAC Assessment Materials
Sample rubrics and performance tasks (Search by Grade and Subject). Sign in with Microsoft (your Uleth credentials).

Literature

Social Studies Literature Connections
Currlab Guide based on an AB Guide of Comprehensive lists identifying literature that matches SS outcomes.

First Nations, Métis and Inuit Perspectives

FNMI Links and Resources
Curriculum Lab Guide provides a starting place for locating FNMI-related resources.

Other Lesson Material

The Canadian Encyclopedia
Learn about diverse Canadian communities with interactive resources to explore Inuit and Acadian culture.

Grade 2: Social Studies

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