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Social Studies Curriculum Social Studies - 2nd Grade
Lesson Plans

Standard 2

(Citizenship): Students will recognize and practice civic responsibility in the community, state, and nation.

Objective 1

Examine civic responsibility and demonstrate good citizenship.
  • Being a Responsible Citizen
    Students will identify and list characteristics of responsible citizens using Clara Barton as an example. In small groups, students will share ways they can demonstrate responsible citizenship in their neighborhood, school, state, nation, and world.
  • Joshua Disobeys!
    This lesson helps students see that rules exist to keep themselves and others safe.


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