Neighborhoods-An Instructional Unit Grade 2

Abstract

The subject matter in this unit centers around the concept of neighborhoods. The students will be able to use prior knowledge of their own neighborhoods to interpret differences and similarities in others' environments. In addition, the students will be able to expand on their knowledge base by learning more about the existence of neighborhoods. In an affective manner, the students are encouraged through this unit to take pride in their surroundings. Through investigation of the neighborhood, the students may also begin to act on improving or maintaining aspects of their own neighborhood.