Enrolling Now for 2026-27 School Year.
Enrolling Now for 2026-27 School Year.
Learning Coach Guide Contents Part A Welcome Letter Dear Learning Coach, Thank you for partnering with CCA and investing in your learner’s education. This Learning Coach Guide is intended to help you support your learner in their Social Studies 2 course. Within this guide, you will find the goals, components, and features of the online course. Please take time to read and review this information so you understand how to help your learner interact with all the course’s elements. The Learning Coach Guide also includes information about each of the units in this course. On each page of unit information, you will discover the following. The Unit Overview will tell you what the focus, content, and skills of the unit will be. The Unit Assessment section is a place for you and your learner to preview the graded work in the course. At the start of each unit, work with your learner to look at the unit in edio and find out which types of graded work are in this unit. Write them in the box and use it as a checklist. You can check off each one as your learner completes it. The Unit Materials section tells you the materials your learner will need to complete the activities in this unit. You will also find the materials list repeated within each lesson so that your learner has exactly what they need at the right time. The Unit Discussion Questions are optional questions that you may want to ask your learner during the unit to increase home and school connections about what your learner is studying. In the Unit Extras section, you may find optional activities, literature connections, career connections, technology tips, ideas to help your learner if they get stuck, or safety tips. CCA wishes you and your learner a terrific school year! Supporting Your Learner Your role as a Learning Coach is very important. Here are a few ways you can help your learner do their very best in the course. Help your learner know what time guided or live class instruction is scheduled for, and prompt them to attend sessions or watch recordings. Look for Learning Coach Notes in the course. These are special messages to provide you with information about an activity or topic. Remember, it is okay for your learner to get stuck. Learning new material takes time. Encourage them to take breaks, keep trying, and even ask the teacher for help. Help your learner navigate technology. That may mean helping them type information or upload work into edio. Always encourage your learner to do their very best. Review the course syllabus for your learner’s course. Maintain communication with your learner’s teacher. Part B Course Information Part B: Course Information Course Goals In Social Studies 2, your learner will explore different types of communities, geography and mapping skills, goods and services, and landmarks of citizenship. Your learner will get to explore using a map grid to mark locations and discover the importance of historic citizens who have made a difference. By the end of this course, your learner will be able to: develop knowledge about the world around us with a focus on community citizens, the government, and working together; understand that location can be represented using maps; identify physical features in the local community; develop knowledge of different types of communities, natural disasters, and natural resources in the environment; develop knowledge about jobs and businesses; understand that people make choices about money based on different needs; understand that money can be used to purchase goods and services or can be saved; and develop knowledge about traditions and celebrations in Pennsylvania and around the world. Course Format Lesson Components: Each day, your learner will spend about 45 minutes completing a social studies lesson. Some days may take less time, while other days may take a little more time. The lesson does not need to be completed in one sitting. Encourage your learner to take short breaks as they need. This section will help you to understand how your learner’s course is structured in edio. Lesson Bundling: Within the lesson bundles, there are different components your learner will interact with. These components will not be used every day. In Unit 1, the Knowledge Check will be bundled with the lesson on Day 2. In each unit that follows, the Knowledge Check will be bundled with the first lesson of that unit. See example below. Quiz Review and Quiz will also be bundled together. See example below. Some other lesson components your learner will see throughout the course include: 1. Getting Started Lesson: There is one Getting Started lesson in this course. It can be found on Day 1 of Unit 1. This lesson includes important information about the course and contact information for your teacher. 2. Unit Overview: Each unit will include a unit overview. This describes what your learner will learn in the unit and how many assessments the unit will have. 3. Prep for Success: At the beginning of each unit, your learner will find a Prep for Success. This component offers learners tips to be successful in the course, such as study tips, important software information, safety reminders, and more. 4. Knowledge Check: There will be one Knowledge Check in each unit. The Knowledge Check is designed to check prior learning and understanding about key skills and concepts that will be taught in the unit. The Knowledge Check is not a graded assessment. Each lesson has its own components to help guide your learner through the lesson. 1. Lesson Overview: At the beginning of every lesson, your learner will see the lesson overview. This section contains lesson objectives, lesson vocabulary, materials your learner will need for the lesson, and the suggested lesson length. 2. Engage: The first section of the lesson is Engage. In this section, learners will be introduced to the lesson by making a connection to past and present knowledge and will get ready for the lesson’s instruction. 3. Discover: New content and instruction is presented in the Discover section. Your learner will interact with the lesson content through defined vocabulary terms, videos, audio, and Pause and Think activities. Your learner will be able to practice and answer questions as they work through the lesson. 4. Show: Learners will demonstrate what they have learned in the lesson through a series of practice questions. 5. Wrap Up: This section recaps the day’s objectives. The course includes a variety of assignments. These graded assignments allow your learner to show what they have learned and apply their new skills. All CCA assignments include these components. 1. Assessment Overview: At the beginning of each assessment, your learner will see the assessment overview. This section contains the goals of the assessment, materials your learner will need, the length of the assessment, and directions for completion. 2. Plan: In the Plan section, learners will be introduced to the assignment or project. Learners may be provided with a review of content from the previous lessons, strategies for completing the activity, graphic organizers, and grading rubrics. 3. Do: Learners put their plan into action and work to complete the assignment or project successfully. This section also provides the grading expectations and/or rubric the teacher will use to grade the work. 4. Reflect: In Reflect, learners will think back to the work they completed. They will reflect upon the experience and analyze how well they completed the task. These moments of reflection are important and allow learners to think about their learning and their work habits. In addition to assignments and projects, this course also includes quizzes. Quiz Review: Before a quiz, learners will have the opportunity to review the content they will be assessed on in a quiz. Quiz: A quiz may be given at the end of a topic or the end of a unit. A quiz will usually be worth 10–15 points. Course Features Social Studies Activity Book: Learners will receive a Social Studies Activity Book in which they can answer questions and complete activities that support the online lessons. Social Studies Assignments: Learners will complete 3 social studies assignments in this course to demonstrate their understanding of the concepts. Career Spotlights: Learners will explore a variety of careers related to social studies in Career Spotlight lessons. Part C: Unit Information Civics and Government Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will learn about different parts of a community. They will learn how to be a good citizen within the community and explore positions of authority, including community leaders. Your learner will learn about voting and how it is beneficial to have elected officials. They will also learn about diplomacy and how the world works together to solve problems. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions How does being a good citizen benefit the community? Why is voting important? How do people work together to solve problems? Unit Notables In this unit, your learner will learn all about communities. Read books with them about how to be a good citizen in a community and discuss how they can be a good citizen. Encourage your learner to work through problems with others using what they have learned about diplomacy. Kit Materials Social Studies Activity Book, crayons or colored pencils, glue stick, scissors Household Materials plain paper Optional: printer The World Around Us Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will learn about maps. They will learn how maps are used and important physical features on a map. Your learner will also learn about the different types of communities. Additionally, they will learn about natural disasters and how the environment impacts us. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What tools can help you understand the location of places and things? How can you represent the location of places and things? How do natural disasters impact us? Unit Notables In this unit, your learner will be exploring all about the world around them. Take some time to look at some local maps with your learner and discuss some features that can be found. Read books with your learner about different communities and discuss how they are similar to or different from yours. Kit Materials Social Studies Activity Book, crayons or colored pencils Household Materials none Economics Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will learn about goods and services in communities. They will learn about money, wise shopping choices, and budgeting money. Additionally, your learner will learn about producers and consumers, and products made in and outside of the United States. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions How can you use money? What influences the choices you make about spending what money you have earned? Why are producers and consumers important? Unit Notables In this unit, your learner will explore all kinds of topics about the economy. Encourage them to find ways to earn money for things they want to purchase. Discuss why both saving and spending might be important to your family. Plan a shopping trip with your learner and encourage them to use their math skills to help figure out the budget. Kit Materials Social Studies Activity Book Household Materials none History Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will explore ways to learn about history and look at their own family history. They will learn how daily life and communities have changed over time. Your learner will learn how Pennsylvania has changed over time as well as Pennsylvania historical figures, symbols, and landmarks. Additionally, they will learn about different types of celebrations held in the United States and around the world. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions How do people learn about history? What are different symbols, landmarks, and famous Americans that America is known for? How are holidays celebrated throughout the world? Unit Notables In this unit, your learner will explore various aspects of Pennsylvania history. If you are able, visit some important landmarks or places with your learner. Read books about famous Americans and different celebrations around the world. Spend time looking at photographs with your learner and discuss your family’s history. Kit Materials Social Studies Activity Book, crayons or colored pencils Household Materials none
Enrolling Now for 2026-27 School Year.
