Global Geography, Migration, and Justice
In second grade social studies, students continue to learn about geography by reading and creating maps. They begin with their own community and then investigate communities in Africa, in the past and present, by studying maps and artifacts. They consider why people move to different places and learn about “push” and “pull” factors. They analyze the idea that the United States is a “nation of immigrants” and collaborate to explore how people have advocated and can advocate for justice.
| Units of Study |
Essential Questions |
| Children Discovering Justice |
- What is justice in our community?
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| Our Community and Our World |
- What stories do maps and globes tell?
- How does geography shape people’s lives?
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African Communities, Past and Present
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- How does geography shape communities in Africa?
- Why were African kingdoms and empires important?
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| Migrations to the Americas |
- Why do people move?
- How have migrations impacted the United States?
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| Justice in Our Communities |
- What is justice, and how do I use my voice to advocate for it?
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