Social Studies Supplements (Teacher Print)

#1 · My Neighborhood Map

D2.Geo.1.K-2 · Weeks 1–4

Draw a map of your block or apartment building.

Include: a compass rose (N, S, E, W), a key with 3 symbols (house, tree, road), a title, and a label for your home. Color streets gray and parks green.

Answer: Look for: title, compass rose, key with 3 symbols, and at least one labeled landmark.

#2 · Rules That Help

D2.Civ.3.K-2 · Weeks 5–8

Write three rules that help keep your home or class safe.

For each rule, tell who it helps and what would happen if no one followed it. Example: 'Walk in the halls — it keeps everyone from bumping and falling.'

Answer: Look for: three rules, each with a 'who it helps' sentence and a consequence sentence.

#3 · Community Helpers

D2.Civ.2.K-2 · Weeks 9–12

Pick a helper in your town. Tell what they do and why it matters.

Choose one: librarian, nurse, mail carrier, bus driver, firefighter. Write 3–4 sentences. Add one question you would ask them.

Answer: Look for: helper named, 2 specific job tasks, 1 reason their work matters, 1 question.

#4 · Then and Now

D2.His.2.K-2 · Weeks 17–20

Compare one thing — like school, travel, or play — between 1925 and today.

Draw a T-chart. On the left write 'Then.' On the right write 'Now.' Add at least 3 differences and 1 thing that is the same.

Answer: Look for: 3 clear differences and 1 similarity using complete phrases.