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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Social Studies — Grade 2

Goal 7: The learner will apply basic economic concepts and evaluate the use of economic resources within communities.

Objective 7.05. Analyze the changing uses of a community's economic resources and predict future changes.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Resources on the web

The rhythm of rice production
In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore the importance of rice in Asian communities. They then learn about the "rhythm" of rice production as they are introduced to its growing cycle. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic
A Pet for Beans from 'Jack and the Beanstalk'
Students learn about trading through a discussion of “Jack and the Beanstalk.” (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Council on Economic Education