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1 A Correlation of Pearson myworld Social Studies Grade 2 Florida Edition To the Monroe County Curriculum Guide

2 Table of Contents HISTORICAL THINKING SKILLS... 3 Unit 1- Rules and Laws... 4 Unit 2: Citizenship: Rights and Responsibilities... 5 Unit 3: Our /Our Country s Symbols... 6 Unit 4: Celebrate America s Freedom - Veteran's Day... 7 Unit 5: Native Americans/Pilgrims/ Thanksgiving... 8 Unit 6: Winter Holidays - Customs and Traditions... 9 Unit 7: Notable Americans and Presidents U8: Notable African Americans and American Women U9: Immigration/Cultures in Our Country HSS 2SS- U10: Geography - Maps and Globes/ Places and Regions U11: Our Environment/Earth s Resources U12: Economics: Scarcity/Producers and Consumers/Needs and Wants Common Core Reading/Writing/Speaking/Listening Standards

3 Monroe County Curriculum Benchmarks Big Idea / Standard Benchmark / Body of Benchmark / Examples Resources HISTORICAL THINKING SKILLS - These processing skills must be incorporated into EACH unit Historical Inquiry and Analysis SS.2.A American History Examine primary and secondary sources. SE: Artifacts, 132, Two Cultures, , Review and Assessment, 154, 156, Learning About the Past, , Review and Assessment, 194 Historical Inquiry and Analysis SS.2.A American History Utilize the media center, technology, or other informational sources to locate information that provides answers to questions about a historical topic. SE: Reading a Timeline, , Learning About the Past, Chronological Thinking SS.2.A.3.1 American History Identify terms and designations of time sequence. Examples may include, but are not limited to, years, decades, centuries. SE: Steps for Making Choices, 55, Reading a Flow Chart, 62 63, Life Then and Now, , Reading a Timeline, , Technology Then and Now,

4 Monroe County Curriculum Benchmarks Include Constitution Day (Sept. 17) and Celebrate Freedom Week (Last Week of Sept.) Unit 1- Rules and Laws Foundations of, Law, and the American Political System SS.2.C.1.1 Civics and Explain why people form governments. Examples are create laws, provide services and structure, safety. SE: Our, 20, 30 33, Our Leaders, 34, Review and Assessment, 43 Foundations of, Law, and the American Political System SS.2.C.1.2 Civics and Explain the consequences of an absence of rules and laws. Examples are lack of order and people get hurt. SE: We Follow Rules and Laws, 24, Why Laws Are Important, 26 27, Draw Conclusions 29, Review and Assessment, 43 4

5 Monroe County Curriculum Benchmarks Unit 2: Citizenship: Rights and Responsibilities Civic and SS.2.C.2.2 Civics and Political Participation Define and apply the characteristics of responsible citizenship. Examples are respect, responsibility, participation, selfreliance, patriotism, and honesty. SE: The American Flag, FL12, Be a Good Citizen, FL13, mystory Spark, 10, Begin With a Song, 11, We Are Good Citizens, 14 17, Review and Assessment, 42, We Conserve Resources, 117 Civic and Political Participation SS.2.C.2.3 Civics and Explain why United States citizens have guaranteed rights and identify rights. Examples are right to vote, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion. SE: Our Rights as Citizens, 20 23, Review and Assessment, 42 Civic and Political Participation SS.2.C.2.4 Civics and Identify ways citizens can make a positive contribution in their community. Examples are volunteering and recycling. SE: Be a Good Citizen, FL13, Begin With a Song, 11, Citizens in Their Community, 16 17, Taking Action, 18 19, My Story Book, 45, We Conserve Resources, 117 5

6 Monroe County Curriculum Benchmarks Unit 3: Our /Our Country s Symbols Structure and SS.2.C.3.1 Civics and Functions of Identify the Constitution as the document which establishes the structure, function, powers, and limits of American government. SE: Our Rights as Citizens, 20 23, Our, 30 Structure and Functions of SS.2.C.3.2 Civics and Recognize symbols, individuals, events, and documents that represent the United States. Examples are White House, Capitol, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Liberty Bell, Constitution. SE: The American Flag, FL12, Veteran's Day, FL14, Our, 20, 32, The Bill of Rights, 22, Our Leaders, 34 37, Our Country's Symbols, 38 41, Review and Assessment, 44, What We Celebrate, , American Stories, , Using Graphic Sources, , Declaration of Independence, 178, Statue of Liberty, 182, 183 6

7 Monroe County Curriculum Benchmarks Unit 4: Celebrate America s Freedom - Veteran's Day Veterans Day Civic and Political Participation SS.2.C.2.1 Civics and Identify what it means to be a United States citizen either by birth or by naturalization. SE: Be a Good Citizen, FL13, Our Rights as Citizens, Civic and Political Participation SS.2.C.2.2 Civics and Define and apply the characteristics of responsible citizenship. Examples are respect, responsibility, participation, selfreliance, patriotism, and honesty. SE: The American Flag, FL12, Be a Good Citizen, FL13, mystory Spark, 10, Begin With a Song, 11, We Are Good Citizens, 14 17, Review and Assessment, 42, We Conserve Resources, 117 Civic and Political Participation SS.2.C.2.3 Civics and Explain why United States citizens have guaranteed rights and identify rights. Examples are right to vote, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion. SE: Our Rights as Citizens, 20 23, Review and Assessment, 42 7

8 Monroe County Curriculum Benchmarks Unit 5: Native Americans/Pilgrims/ Thanksgiving Historical SS.2.A.2.1 American History Recognize that Native Americans were the first inhabitants in North America. SE: The First Americans, , Review and Assessment, 195 Historical SS.2.A.2.2 American History Compare the cultures of Native American tribes from various geographic regions of the United States. Examples may include, but are not limited to, location, clothing, housing, food, major beliefs and practices, language, art, and music. SE: Passing Down Traditions, , The First Americans, , Review and Assessment, 195 Historical SS.2.A.2.3 American History Describe the impact of immigrants on the Native Americans. Examples are location, clothing, housing, food, major beliefs and practices, art, and music. SE: Cherokee History, , Europeans in America,

9 Historical Monroe County Curriculum Benchmarks SS.2.A.2.4 American History Explore ways the daily life of people living in Colonial America changed over time. Examples may include, but are not limited to, food, shelter, clothing, education, and settlements. SE: Thirteen Colonies, One Country, , Technology Then and Now, Unit 6: Winter Holidays - Customs and Traditions Historical Monroe County Schools Benchmark TLW know ways selected holidays and ceremonies transmit cultural history and beliefs. Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukah. SE: San Antonio, Texas, 134; New Orleans, Louisiana, 135; San Francisco, California, ; A Nation is Born, 140; Remembering Our Heroes, 141; Remembering Our Leaders, 142; Remembering Our Community Leaders,

10 Monroe County Curriculum Benchmarks Unit 7: Notable Americans and Presidents Civic and SS.2.C.2.2 Civics and Political Participation Define and apply the characteristics of responsible citizenship. Examples are respect, responsibility, participation, selfreliance, patriotism, and honesty. SE: The American Flag, FL12, Be a Good Citizen, FL13, mystory Spark, 10, Begin With a Song, 11, We Are Good Citizens, 14 17, Review and Assessment, 42, We Conserve Resources, 117 Structure and Functions of. SS.2.C.3.2 Civics and Recognize symbols, individuals, events, and documents that represent the United States. Examples are White House, Capitol, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Liberty Bell, Constitution. SE: The American Flag, FL12, Veteran's Day, FL14, Our, 20, 32, The Bill of Rights, 22, Our Leaders, 34 37, Our Country's Symbols, 38 41, Review and Assessment, 44, What We Celebrate, , American Stories, , Using Graphic Sources, , Declaration of Independence, 178, Statue of Liberty, 182, 183 Civic and Political Participation SS.2.C.2.4 Civics and Identify ways citizens can make a positive contribution in their community. Examples are volunteering and recycling. SE: Be a Good Citizen, FL13, Begin With a Song, 11, Citizens in Their Community, 16 17, Taking Action, 18 19, My Story Book, 45, We Conserve Resources,

11 Monroe County Curriculum Benchmarks U8: Notable African Americans and American Women Civic and Political Participation SS.2.C.2.5- Civics and Evaluate the contributions of various African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, veterans, and women. SE: What We Celebrate, , People to Know, FL15, Cherokee History, , American Heroes, , Review and Assessment, 196, Veteran's Day, FL14 U9: Immigration/Cultures in Our Country Historical SS.2.A.2.5 American History Identify reasons people came to the United States throughout history. Examples may include, but are not limited to, war, hunger, natural disasters, voluntary and involuntary servitude, political or religious freedom, land, and jobs. SE: America's Early Settlers, , A Growing Nation, Historical SS.2.A.2.6 American History Discuss the importance of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty to immigration from SE: A Nation of Immigrants,

12 Historical Monroe County Curriculum Benchmarks SS.2.A.2.7 American History Discuss why immigration continues today. Examples may include, but are not limited to, jobs, war, hunger, natural disasters, political or religious freedom, and jobs. SE: A Nation of Immigrants, Historical SS.2.A.2.8 American History Explain the cultural influences and contributions of immigrants today. Examples may include, but are not limited to, food, language, music, art, beliefs and practices, literature, education, and clothing. SE: Cultures in Our Country, , People to Know, FL15 12

13 Monroe County Curriculum Benchmarks HSS 2SS- U10: Geography - Maps and Globes/ Places and Regions Note: this unit could be switched to the beginning of the school year based on teacher discretion) The World in SS.2.G.1.1 Geography Spatial Terms Use different types of maps (political, physical, and thematic) to identify map elements. Examples are coordinate grids, title, compass rose, cardinal and intermediate directions, key/legend with symbols and scale. SE: United States Capitals, 36, Florida Fun Facts, FL16 FL17, Maps Show Locations, 88, All About Maps, 90 93, Using a Map Scale, 94 95, The United States (Physical), 102, Political Maps, 103, United States Climate Regions, 106, Three Texas Resources, 116, Tennessee Road Map, 119, Going West, 181 The World in Spatial Terms SS.2.G.1.2 Geography Using maps and globes, locate the student's hometown, Florida, and North America, and locate the state capital and the national capital. SE: United States Capitals, 36, Florida Fun Facts, FL16 FL17, Using a Map Scale, 94 95, The World, 99 The World in Spatial Terms SS.2.G.1.3 Geography Label on a map or globe the continents, oceans, Equator, Prime Meridian, North and South Pole. SE: Our Earth, 96 99, Review and Assessment, 122, Online Lesson Plan: Chapter 3, Lesson 3: Active Reading 13

14 The World in Spatial Terms Monroe County Curriculum Benchmarks SS.2.G.1.4 Geography Use a map to locate the countries in North America (Canada, United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands). SE: Political Maps, 103, Map, 149 U11: Our Environment/Earth s Resources Economics SS.2.E.1.1 Beginning Economics Recognize that people make choices because of limited resources. SE: Begin With a Song, 47, Needs and Wants, 50 53, Making Good Choices, 54 57, Review and Assessment, 78, Our Environment, Civic and Political Participation SS.2.C.2.4 Civics and Identify ways citizens can make a positive contribution in their community. Examples are volunteering and recycling. SE: Be a Good Citizen, FL13, Begin With a Song, 11, Citizens in Their Community, 16 17, Taking Action, 18 19, My Story Book, 45, We Conserve Resources,

15 Monroe County Curriculum Benchmarks U12: Economics: Scarcity/Producers and Consumers/Needs and Wants Economics SS.2.E.1.1 Beginning Economics Recognize that people make choices because of limited resources. SE: Begin With a Song, 47, Needs and Wants, 50 53, Making Good Choices, 54 57, Review and Assessment, 78, Our Environment, Economics SS.2.E.1.2 Beginning Economics Recognize that people supply goods and services based on consumer demands. Examples are housing and jobs. SE: Our, 30 31, Deciding What to Produce, 59, Service Workers and Their Jobs, 64 67, Supply and Demand, 71, Review and Assessment, 79 Economics SS.2.E.1.3 Beginning Economics Recognize that the United States trades with other nations to exchange goods and services. Examples are clothing, food, toys, cars. SE: Trade With Other Countries, 73, Review and Assessment, 80, Moving Things, 120 Economics SS.2.E.1.4 Beginning Economics Explain the personal benefits and costs involved in saving and spending. SE: Making Good Choices, 54 57, Making Choices About Money, 74 77, Review and Assessment, 80 15

16 Monroe County Curriculum Benchmarks Common Core Reading/Writing/Speaking/Listening Standards (To be embedded as applicable throughout the year) Key Ideas and Details LACC.2.RI.1 LACC.2.RI.1.3 Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text. SE: Reading Skills (lessons): Drawing Conclusions, 28 29, Cause and Effect, , Compare and Contrast, ; also see: Draw Conclusions (within text), 2, 17, 20, 27, 33, 37, 39, 43, 52, 67, 73, 76, 93, 100, 115, 165, 185, Cause and Effect (within text), 4, 27, 54, 96, 104, 107, 117, 118, 121, 123, 147, 183; Compare and Contrast, 5, 89, 109, 133, 137, 143, 147, 151, 154, 177 TG: Make Connections, 6, 19, 25, 32, 36, 38, 41, 42, 46, 64, 64, 72, 82, 86, 87, 96, 99, 100, 108, 122, 136, 140, 147; Cause and Effect, 35, 51, 54, 64, 67, 76, 78, 81, 82, 86, 90, 102, 108, 110, 113, 136, 139,

17 Craft and Structure Monroe County Curriculum Benchmarks LACC.2.RI.2 LACC.2.RI.2.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area. SE: Vocabulary Preview, 8 9, 12 13, 48 49, 84 85, , ; Vocabulary, 15, 21, 25, 31, 35, 39, 51, 55, 59, 65, 71, 75, 87, 91, 97, 101, 105, 109, 115, 119, 131, 135, 141, 145, 149, 163, 169, 173, 177, 181, 185, 191 TG: Academic Vocabulary, 7, 11, 14, 19, 23, 25, 35, 39, 41, 46, 47, 51, 55, 96, 100, 111, 125, 137; Support English Language Learners, 4, 6, 11, 14, 19, 22, 25, 28, 33, 35, 38, 41, 46, 51, 54, 57, 62, 64, 67, 72, 75, 78, 81, 86, 89, 92, 97, 99, 102, 107, 110, 113, 118, 123, 125, 130, 133, 136, 139, 142, 147,

18 Range of Reading and Complexity of Text Monroe County Curriculum Benchmarks LACC.2.RI.4 LACC.2.RI.4.10 By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts in the grades 2-3 complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. SE: mystory Spark, 10, 46, 82, 126, 158; Reading Skills (lessons), 28 29, 68 69, , , ; Got It?, 17, 23, 27, 33, 37, 41, 53, 57, 61, 67, 73, 77, 89, 93, 99, 103, 107, 117, 121, 133, 137, 143, 147, 151, 165, 171, 175, 179, 183, 187, 193; Review and Assessment, 42 44, 78 80, , , TG: Leveled Reader, 2, 31, 60, 95; also see also see Differentiated Instruction activities in every lesson that allow students to learn social studies knowledge and skills at their own level. Key: L1: Special Needs L2: Extra Support L3: On-level L4: Challenge Research, 26: L2-4, 36: L1-4, 52: L1- L4, 70: L1-L4, 79: L1-L4, 108: L1-L4, 123: L1-L4, 134: L2-L4, 140: L2-L4, 148: L2-L4 Research to Build and Present LACC.2.W.3 LACC.2.W.3.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations). SE: 21 st Century Learning Online Tutor, 9; mystory Current Events (create own book on topic in the news), 45, 81, 125, 157, 197; also see: Learning About the Past (using sources), TG: Differentiated Instruction: Research, 36, 52, 70, 79, 108, 123, 134, 140, 148; Library/Computer Resources, 26 18

19 Research to Build and Present Monroe County Curriculum Benchmarks LACC.2.W.3 LACC.2.W.3.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. SE: Writing process, 8; mystory Ideas, 17, 23, 27, 33, 37, 41, 53, 57, 61, 67, 73, 77, 89, 93, 99, 103, 107, 117, 121, 133, 137, 143, 147, 151, 165, 171, 175, 179, 183, 187, 193; mystory Current Events (create own book on topic in the news), 45, 81, 125, 157, 197; also see: Learning About the Past (using sources), TG: Chapter Review and Assessment: Writing Activity, 27, 56, 91, 117, 149; Differentiated Instruction:,7: L4, 9: L4, 12: L4, 15: L1-L4, 20: L2-L4, 23: L1- L4, 26: L2-L4, 36: L1-L4, 39: L1-L4, 42: L1-L4, 44: L1-L4, 47: L2-L4, 49: L1-L4, 55: L1-L4, 73: L1-L4, 79: L1-L4, 84: L2-L4, 87: L2-L4, 100: L1-L4, 103: L1-L4, 105: L1-L4, 111: L1-L4, 116: L1- L4, 126: L2-L4, 137: L2-L4, 143: L2-L4, 145: L2-L4, 148: L-L4 19

20 Comprehension and Collaboration Monroe County Curriculum Benchmarks LACC.2.SL.1 LACC.2.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. Many opportunities exist in Pearson myworld Social Studies for academic discussion in individual, small group, and whole class settings. These discussion activities allow students to explain their own ideas and understand the ideas of others. SE: Collaboration and Creativity: Taking Action, 18-19; School Rules, 24; also see: mystory Spark, 10, 46, 82, 126, 158 TG: Big Question, 3, 29, 32, 58, 61, 93, 119, 122, 151; Discuss/Share, 4, 12, 15, 23, 33, 36, 39, 42, 44, 49, 49, 52, 55, 62, 65, 68, 70, 76, 79, 82, 84, 87, 90, 97, 100, 103, 105, 108, 111, 114, 116, 123, 126, 128, 131, 134, 137, 140, 143, 145,

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