Blog Post #3

 IDM Foundational Elements

Topic: Civic Involvement (2nd grade)

Compelling Question: How do my actions matter to my community?

Theme #5: Individuals, Groups, and Institutions 

                        - Concepts such as: community, culture, role, competition, cooperation, rules, and norms. 

Standard: D2.Civ.2.K-2. Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play important roles in a community.

Supporting Questions: 

1. What are community helpers and what are some examples?

2. How are community helpers supported?

3. How can the actions of one person impact a community?

Our Thinking:

When it comes to social studies, their needs to be an understanding as to what communities looks like and an individual's place within one. This topic helps students get a better understanding for the community around them and the impact a member of a community can has. There's a focus on community helpers to guide children to learn what they are and how their actions help the community. We also focus on how they're supported to help children understand how the actions of someone in the community who is not a community helper can still contribute.