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VA.SS.2.Introduction to History and Social Science: Focus on the United States of America:

Introduction to History and Social Science: Focus on the United States of America:
Civics
2.11. The student will explain the responsibilities of a good citizen, with emphasis on:
2.11.c. Describing actions that can improve the school and community.
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2.12. The student will understand that the people of the United States of America:
2.12.a. Make contributions to their communities.
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2.12.b. Vote in elections.
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2.12.c. Are united as Americans by common principles.
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2.13. The student will understand the symbols and traditional practices that honor and foster patriotism in the United States of America by:
2.13.a. Explaining the meaning behind symbols such as the American flag, bald eagle, Washington Monument, and Statue of Liberty.
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Geography
2.6. The student will develop map skills by using globes and maps of the world and the United States to locate:
2.6.a. The seven continents and the five oceans.
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2.6.b. The equator, the Prime Meridian, and the four hemispheres.
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2.6.c. Major rivers, mountain ranges, lakes, and other physical features in the United States.
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Skills
2.1. The student will demonstrate skills for historical thinking, geographical analysis, economic decision making, and responsible citizenship by:
2.1.a. Identifying artifacts and primary and secondary sources to understand events in American history.
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2.1.b. Using basic map skills to locate places on maps and globes to support an understanding of American history.
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2.1.d. Asking appropriate questions to solve a problem.
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2.1.e. Comparing and contrasting people, places, or events in American history.
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2.1.f. Recognizing direct cause-and-effect relationships.
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2.1.g. Making connections between past and present.
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Economics
2.8. The student will describe natural resources (water, soil, wood, and coal), human resources (people at work), and capital resources (machines, tools, and buildings).
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2.9. The student will distinguish between the use of barter and the use of money in the exchange for goods and services.
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History
2.2. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the United States by describing important developments and innovations in United States history, including developments and innovations related to communication and transportation.
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2.4. The student will describe how the contributions of selected individuals changed the lives of Americans, with emphasis on:
2.4.a. Christopher Columbus.
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2.4.b. Benjamin Franklin.
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2.4.c. Abraham Lincoln.
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2.4.e. Helen Keller.
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2.4.g. Rosa Parks.
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2.4.i. Cesar Chavez.
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2.4.j. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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2.5. The student will describe why United States citizens celebrate major holidays, including:
2.5.a. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.
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2.5.b. George Washington Day (Presidents’ Day).
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2.5.c. Memorial Day.
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2.5.d. Independence Day (Fourth of July).
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2.5.e. Labor Day.
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2.5.f. Columbus Day.
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2.5.g. Veterans Day.
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2.5.h. Thanksgiving Day.
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