Grade 2 Social Studies: how to help at home
What your child learns in Grade 2 social studies in the Manitoba Curriculum, and simple things to try at home.
The Big Ideas this year
- Grade 2 Social Studies: Communities in Canada
- Cluster 1: Our Local Community
- Cluster 2: Communities in Canada
- Cluster 3: The Canadian Community
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
Leaders, Rights and Responsibilities
Community leaders, the rights and responsibilities of members of a community, leadership at school, and peaceful ways of solving conflict.
Canada, Languages and Symbols
Canadian and Manitoban symbols, Canada's two official languages and other languages spoken here, Remembrance Day, and Canada as one of many countries.
Communities in Canada
Canada's regions, cities and rural communities, official languages, and Indigenous peoples as the first peoples of this land.
Natural Resources and Caring for the Land
Natural resources in communities, how the natural environment shapes daily life, and why conserving and restoring resources matters.
Then & Now
Generations in a family, using photos, interviews and timelines, and how technology and traditions change from the past to the present.
Globe & Continents
The seven continents, the oceans, the equator and poles, north, south, east and west, and where a few well-known countries are on a globe.
Needs & Wants
Telling needs from wants and how communities help meet people's needs.
Caring Citizens
Rights and responsibilities, community helpers, and how small local actions help the planet.
What the report card levels look like at home
- Level 1
- Just getting started with this idea. Short, regular practice with lots of support helps most.
- Level 2
- Understands parts of it and is building confidence. Keep practising the tricky parts.
- Level 3
- Has it! Mixed review now and then keeps it strong.
- Level 4
- 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 Manitoba 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 Manitoba?
The Manitoba Curriculum Grade 2 social studies units include leaders, rights and responsibilities, canada, languages and symbols, communities in canada, natural resources and caring for the land, then & now, globe & continents.
Free printable Grade 2 social studies practice sheet
Questions from every unit, with an answer key.