Grade 2 Social Studies: how to help at home
What your child learns in Grade 2 social studies in the BC Curriculum, and simple things to try at home.
The Big Ideas this year
- Local actions have global consequences, and global actions have local consequences.
- Canada is made up of many diverse regions and communities.
- Individuals have rights and responsibilities as global citizens.
- Our rights, roles, and responsibilities are important for building strong communities.
Easy ways to practise social studies at home
- Look at a map of your community and find places you visit.
- Ask an older relative or neighbour what the area was like when they were young.
- Read stories from many communities, including Indigenous authors, and talk about what is the same and different.
- Talk about how rules and jobs help a community work.
What each unit covers
Needs & Wants
Telling needs from wants and how communities help meet people's needs.
Communities in Canada
Canada's regions, cities and rural communities, official languages, and Indigenous peoples as the first peoples of this land.
Caring Citizens
Rights and responsibilities, community helpers, and how small local actions help the planet.
What the report card levels look like at home
- Emerging
- Just getting started with this idea. Short, regular practice with lots of support helps most.
- Developing
- Understands parts of it and is building confidence. Keep practising the tricky parts.
- Proficient
- Has it! Mixed review now and then keeps it strong.
- Extending
- Applies it confidently, even in new or harder situations. Try challenge mode and real-life problems.
Your child’s teacher decides the level on the report card. Read the BC report card guide.
Common questions
How can I help my Grade 2 child with social studies?
Look at a map of your community and find places you visit. Ask an older relative or neighbour what the area was like when they were young. Keep sessions short, about 10 to 15 minutes, and stop on a success.
What does my child learn in Grade 2 social studies in BC?
The BC Curriculum Grade 2 social studies units include needs & wants, communities in canada, caring citizens.
Free printable Grade 2 social studies practice sheet
Questions from every unit, with an answer key.