Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Grade 2 Social Studies Curriculum

While the specific curriculum for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was not found, general second-grade social studies topics often include:

• Community: Understanding what constitutes a community, the different types of communities (rural, urban, suburban), and the roles and responsibilities within a community.
• Needs vs. Wants: Differentiating between basic human needs for survival and wants.
• Basic Geography: Learning basic geographical concepts such as landforms and maps.
• National Identity: Exploring national symbols, holidays, and landmarks. This may include learning about important figures and events in the nation's history.
• Government: Introduction to basic government concepts such as rules, laws, and the roles of public officials.
• Citizenship: Understanding the principles of good citizenship and the importance of participation in a community.

The Ministry of Education of St. Vincent and the Grenadines oversees the curriculum development and implementation. The Curriculum Development Unit (CDU) plays a key role in this process. There has been recent discussion of implementing a new digital harmonized primary curriculum across the OECS countries, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines. More information may be available on the Ministry of Education website ( and the CDU website (