Grade 2 · History and Geography

Ancient India and China, modern Japan, ancient Greece, the Constitution, the War of 1812, westward expansion, the Civil War, immigration and civil rights.

0.0 (0) 0 learners Beginner English 3–4 hours Grade 2 learners, their teachers and parents Dr. Amal Nour

What you'll learn

Locate China, India, Japan and Pakistan and describe the river civilizations of India and China.
Identify key ideas of Hinduism, Buddhism and the teachings of Confucius.
Explain how Athens began democracy and why the Olympics started in Greece.
Describe the Constitution as the highest law and “We the people.”
Explain causes and results of westward expansion and the Civil War.
Describe citizenship and people who fought for equal rights.
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Curriculum

10 sections · 28 lessons · 2.8 hours · 1 assessments

Map Skills Review 5 min
New Terms 5 min

Asia 5 min
India 5 min
China 5 min

Modern Japan 5 min
Ancient Greece 5 min
Great Greeks 5 min

The Constitution 5 min
The War of 1812 6 min

Pioneers Head West 5 min
Native Americans 5 min

A Divided Nation 5 min
Leaders and Outcomes 6 min

Immigration and Citizenship 6 min
Fighting for a Cause 5 min
More Leaders 6 min

North America 6 min
South America 5 min
Symbols 5 min

Key Vocabulary 9 min
Hands-on Activities 7 min
Play & Learn 6 min
Global Knowledge Connection 7 min
Did You Know? · Wisdom Corner 6 min
Questions to Discuss 7 min

Description

Grade 2 students explore the great civilizations of Asia — India with Hinduism and Buddhism, and China with its rivers, writing, inventions and Confucius — then visit modern Japan and ancient Greece, the birthplace of democracy and the Olympics. In American history they learn about the Constitution, the War of 1812, pioneers heading west, the impact on Native Americans, the Civil War and the end of slavery, immigration and citizenship, people who fought for a cause, and the geography of the Americas.

Source: Core Knowledge Sequence — Content and Skill Guidelines (Core Knowledge Foundation), licensed CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Adapted, illustrated and translated into Arabic for Smart.edu-gate.pro; offered free of charge.

Prerequisites: None. Each grade builds on the previous one.

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Dr. Amal Nour
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Learning Scientist · Smart Education Academy

Amal designs AI-enhanced curricula and trains teachers to use AI while keeping educators in charge.

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Grade 2 Track History and Geography Track · K–8 Full Knowledge Track · K–8