Social Studies Baseline Grade 2

What is the role of a police officer in the community?

• To organize community dance parties

• To sell ice cream to the community

• To protect and serve the community, enforce laws, and maintain public safety.

• To perform magic shows for the community

What is the role of a firefighter in the community?

• To sell ice cream to the community

• To perform in a circus for the community

• To protect people and property from fire and other emergencies.

• To teach math to the community

What is the purpose of using a map?

• To play music

• To cook food

• To write a story

• To show the location of places and help with navigation

What is the difference between a map and a globe?

• A map is made of paper, and a globe is made of plastic.

• A map is flat, and a globe is round.

• A map shows only one country, and a globe shows the whole world.

• A map is used for drawing, and a globe is used for playing games.

What is a cultural celebration that involves traditional clothing and food?

• birthday party

• festival or holiday

• graduation ceremony

• sports competition

What are examples of goods that we buy at a grocery store?

• Computers, smartphones, tablets

• Cars, motorcycles, bicycles

• Fruits, vegetables, bread, milk, eggs, meat, canned goods, snacks, etc.

• Books, pens, notebooks

What are examples of services that we use in our community?

• Examples of services in our community include schools, hospitals, police, fire department, libraries, and public transportation.

• Examples of services in our community include amusement parks, video game arcades, and toy stores.

• Examples of services in our community include movie theaters, shopping malls, and restaurants.

• Examples of services in our community include pet stores, hair salons, and car washes.

What is the role of a teacher in the community?

• To sell books to the community

• To perform in a theater for the community

• To teach and educate the community, impart knowledge and skills.

• To organize community sports events

What are examples of goods that we buy at a clothing store?

• Fruits, vegetables, bread, milk, eggs, meat, canned goods, snacks, etc.

• Shirts, pants, dresses, shoes, hats, accessories, etc.

• Computers, smartphones, tablets

• Books, pens, notebooks