Create Your Own Country

Create Your Own Country

Grade 2 Social Studies Exploring What Makes a Country Special

What is a Country?

A big home for many people Has its own special flag Has rules that everyone follows Has land with borders

Learning Goals - I Can Statements

I can explain what makes up a country I can describe a flag, rules, and people I can work with classmates to share ideas I can create my own special country

Success Criteria - How We'll Know We Did Great!

Name 3 things a country needs Draw and explain my country's flag Share one rule from my country Listen and share ideas respectfully

Think and Share

If our classroom was a country, what would we need? What rule would you want for our classroom country?

What Makes a Country Special?

Design Your Country Activity

Step 1: Draw your country's flag Step 2: Write one important rule Step 3: Describe who lives there Step 4: Give your country a name

Differentiation Support

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Share Your Country

Present your flag and explain its colors Share your country's most important rule Tell us who lives in your country Listen respectfully to other countries

Celebration and Extension

You are all amazing country creators! Extension: Draw a map of your country Write a story about visiting your country Create your country's special food or holiday