I will be teaching Social Studies and Mrs. Kurek will be teaching Science. We will switch classes in the afternoon Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The second grade social studies curriculum addresses concepts in geography, history, government, and economics through the lens of the local community. Students examine what is a community, how citizens live and work together in a community, how communities change over time, and the role of citizens in a community. Students also begin to understand how people, goods, and services move within the community. By exploring the role of local businesses in the community, students consider what happens when people cannot produce everything they want and how they depend on trade to meet those wants. Students are also introduced to local government and its functions. The social studies curriculum is interactive and requires the students to participate in discussion to generate and share ideas. We will have so much fun exploring our wonderful Bedford community.