2nd Grade
Map Skills and Massachusetts Geography
2nd Grade · Track 1 of 107 · 10 lessons
10 lessons
Use essential map tools and spatial thinking to locate Massachusetts, explore local communities, and identify key geographic features.
Geography of New England and North America
2nd Grade · Track 2 of 107 · 10 lessons
10 lessons
Locate the Northeast region, identify the six New England states, and analyze major physical landforms and bodies of water.
Native Peoples of Massachusetts and New England
2nd Grade · Track 3 of 107 · 11 lessons
11 lessons
Understand the history, culture, seasonal ways of life, territories, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous nations in Massachusetts and New England.
Massachusetts Towns and Cities: Past and Present
2nd Grade · Track 4 of 107 · 10 lessons
10 lessons
Investigate how local communities were founded, how diverse populations shaped them over time, and how historical inquiry helps us learn about community life.
Local Government and Civic Life in Massachusetts
2nd Grade · Track 5 of 107 · 10 lessons
10 lessons
Explain why communities need government, how city and town governments in Massachusetts are organized, and how public services are funded.
Active Citizenship and Community Action
2nd Grade · Track 6 of 107 · 9 lessons
9 lessons
Explore how citizens participate in civic life, stay informed, voice opinions at public meetings, and volunteer to improve neighborhoods.
European Exploration of the Northeast
2nd Grade · Track 7 of 107 · 10 lessons
10 lessons
Trace early European voyages across the Atlantic, evaluate explorers' motives and maps, and analyze first contacts with Indigenous peoples.
The Plymouth Colony, Pilgrims, and Native Communities
2nd Grade · Track 8 of 107 · 10 lessons
10 lessons
Analyze the Pilgrims' journey, the Mayflower Compact, colonial settlement challenges, and complex alliances and relationships with the Wampanoag.
3rd Grade
Geography and Physical Landforms of North America
3rd Grade · Track 9 of 107 · 8 lessons
8 lessons
Identify and locate the major landforms, bodies of water, and physical regions of North America using map skills and geographic tools.
Political Geography and Neighbors of North America
3rd Grade · Track 10 of 107 · 9 lessons
9 lessons
Distinguish between continents, countries, states, provinces, and cities while investigating Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean nations.