CurriculumGrade 2Social Studies

People and Their Places

Aligned to C3.D2.Geo.3 — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.

What this lesson teaches

People change and use the land where they live. They build homes and roads, grow food, and dress for the weather around them.

Worked example

In a cold, snowy place, people wear warm coats and build strong houses to stay safe from the cold.

Practice questions

  1. Tell one way people use the land where they live.
  2. Tell what clothes you wear when it is cold.
  3. Describe how people in a hot, sunny place might stay cool.

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En español

Las personas y sus lugares

Las personas cambian y usan la tierra donde viven. Construyen casas y caminos, cultivan alimentos y se visten según el clima que las rodea.

Ejemplo: En un lugar frío y con nieve, las personas usan abrigos calientes y construyen casas fuertes para protegerse del frío.

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