Introduction
This is the Grade 2 Social Science course (Ages 7–8). It is written so a child can learn with a teacher, a parent, or a careful older sibling. Every lesson tells you what will happen, why it matters, how to try it, and how to know you understood. The PlusOne / HBC teacher’s guide PDF sits beside the lessons so you can open the original pages when you want the full book.
What you will learn
You will grow in Social Science through these units: Identity; Relationship between the family and the community; National anthem; National symbols; National school pledge; National events and celebrations; Ethnic groups and languages; Tangible and intangible heritage; Attributes of unhu/ubuntu/vumunhu; School as an agent of socialisation and 5 more units. By the end you should be able to talk about each idea, try a task, and connect it to home and Zimbabwe.
How we learn
We learn in tiny steps. We look, we say, we do, we praise. If the child looks away, we pause. Short, happy lessons beat long, hard ones.
What you need
Crayons, paper, and something to count or hold. An adult nearby to help. A map of Zimbabwe if you have one, or a drawing of your home and school.
Books and PDFs
- PlusOne HBC Social Science Grade 2 TG teachers-guide · 85 pages
- PlusOne Grade 2 Schemes of work T1 scheme-of-work · 117 pages
- PlusOne Grade 2 Schemes of work T2 scheme-of-work · 139 pages
Units and lessons
1. Identity
This unit is called “Identity”. In Grade 2 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
- Discover: Identity 30 min
- Learn: Identity 30 min
- Practise: Identity 30 min
- Show: Identity 25 min
2. Relationship between the family and the community
This unit is called “Relationship between the family and the community”. In Grade 2 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
3. National anthem
This unit is called “National anthem”. In Grade 2 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
- Discover: National anthem 30 min
- Learn: National anthem 30 min
- Practise: National anthem 30 min
- Show: National anthem 25 min
4. National symbols
This unit is called “National symbols”. In Grade 2 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
- Discover: National symbols 30 min
- Learn: National symbols 30 min
- Practise: National symbols 30 min
- Show: National symbols 25 min
5. National school pledge
This unit is called “National school pledge”. In Grade 2 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
- Discover: National school pledge 30 min
- Learn: National school pledge 30 min
- Practise: National school pledge 30 min
- Show: National school pledge 25 min
6. National events and celebrations
This unit is called “National events and celebrations”. In Grade 2 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
7. Ethnic groups and languages
This unit is called “Ethnic groups and languages”. In Grade 2 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
8. Tangible and intangible heritage
This unit is called “Tangible and intangible heritage”. In Grade 2 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
9. Attributes of unhu/ubuntu/vumunhu
This unit is called “Attributes of unhu/ubuntu/vumunhu”. In Grade 2 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
10. School as an agent of socialisation
This unit is called “School as an agent of socialisation”. In Grade 2 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
11. Work in the community
This unit is called “Work in the community”. In Grade 2 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
- Discover: Work in the community 30 min
- Learn: Work in the community 30 min
- Practise: Work in the community 30 min
- Show: Work in the community 25 min
12. Production of goods and services in the community
This unit is called “Production of goods and services in the community”. In Grade 2 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
13. Leisure activities in the community
This unit is called “Leisure activities in the community”. In Grade 2 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
14. Indigenous and modern games
This unit is called “Indigenous and modern games”. In Grade 2 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
15. Modes and means of transport
This unit is called “Modes and means of transport”. In Grade 2 Social Science we will stay with this idea until it feels friendly. We will see it, say it, try it, and then show it. You do not need to finish in one day.
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