Florida State Standards for Social Studies: Grade 2

FL.SS.2.A. American History

SS.2.A.1. Historical Inquiry and Analysis

SS.2.A.1.1 Examine primary and secondary sources. 18
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SS.2.A.1.2 Utilize the media center, technology, or other informational sources to locate information that provides answers to questions about a historical topic. 6
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SS.2.A.2. Historical Knowledge

SS.2.A.2.1 Recognize that Native Americans were the first inhabitants in North America. 7
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SS.2.A.2.2 Compare the cultures of Native American tribes from various geographic regions of the United States. 5
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SS.2.A.2.3 Describe the impact of immigrants on the Native Americans. 4
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SS.2.A.2.4 Explore ways the daily life of people living in Colonial America changed over time. 3
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SS.2.A.2.5 Identify reasons people came to the United States throughout history. 3
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SS.2.A.2.6 Discuss the importance of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty to immigration from 1892 - 1954. 2
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SS.2.A.2.7 Discuss why immigration continues today. 6
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SS.2.A.2.8 Explain the cultural influences and contributions of immigrants today. 6
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SS.2.A.3. Chronological Thinking

SS.2.A.3.1 Identify terms and designations of time sequence. 14
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FL.SS.2.G. Geography

SS.2.G.1. The World in Spatial Terms

SS.2.G.1.1 Use different types of maps (political, physical, and thematic) to identify map elements. 5
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SS.2.G.1.2 Using maps and globes, locate the student's hometown, Florida, and North America, and locate the state capital and the national capital. 4
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SS.2.G.1.3 Label on a map or globe the continents, oceans, Equator, Prime Meridian, North and South Pole. 6
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SS.2.G.1.4 Use a map to locate the countries in North America (Canada, United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands). 3
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FL.SS.2.E. Economics

SS.2.E.1. Beginning Economics

SS.2.E.1.1 Recognize that people make choices because of limited resources. 2
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SS.2.E.1.2 Recognize that people supply goods and services based on consumer demands. 10
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SS.2.E.1.3 Recognize that the United States trades with other nations to exchange goods and services. 3
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SS.2.E.1.4 Explain the personal benefits and costs involved in saving and spending. 4
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FL.SS.2.C. Civics and Government

SS.2.C.1. Foundations of Government, Law, and the American Political System

SS.2.C.1.1 Explain why people form governments. 6
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SS.2.C.1.2 Explain the consequences of an absence of rules and laws. 5
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SS.2.C.2. Civic and Political Participation

SS.2.C.2.1 Identify what it means to be a United States citizen either by birth or by naturalization. 4
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SS.2.C.2.2 Define and apply the characteristics of responsible citizenship. 10
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SS.2.C.2.3 Explain why United States citizens have guaranteed rights and identify rights. 5
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SS.2.C.2.4 Identify ways citizens can make a positive contribution in their community. 9
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SS.2.C.2.5 Evaluate the contributions of various African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, veterans, and women. 22
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SS.2.C.3. Structure and Functions of Government

SS.2.C.3.1 Identify the Constitution as the document which establishes the structure, function, powers, and limits of American government. 5
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SS.2.C.3.2 Recognize symbols, individuals, events, and documents that represent the United States. 8
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