Arizona State Standards for Social Studies: Grade 2

AZ.SS02-S1. American History

SS02-S1C1. Research Skills for History: Historical research is a process in which students examine topics or questions related to historical studies and/or current issues. By using primary and secondary sources effectively students obtain accurate and relevant information.

SS02-S1C1-01. Place important life events in chronological order on a timeline. 9
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SS02-S1C1-02. Place historical events from content studied in chronological order on a timeline. 18
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SS02-S1C1-03. Recognize how archaeological research adds to our understanding of the past. 5
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SS02-S1C1-04. Use primary source materials (e.g., photos, artifacts, interviews, documents, maps) and secondary source materials (e.g., encyclopedias, biographies) to study people and events from the past. 18
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SS02-S1C1-05. Retell stories to describe past events, people and places. 22
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SS02-S1C2. Early Civilizations Pre 1500: The geographic, political, economic and cultural characteristics of early civilizations made significant contributions to the later development of the United States.

SS02-S1C2-01. Recognize that prehistoric Native American mound-building cultures lived in Central and Eastern North America. 2
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SS02-S1C3. Exploration and Colonization

SS02-S1C3-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS02-S1C4. Revolution and New Nation 1700s - 1820: The development of American constitutional democracy grew from political, cultural and economic issues, ideas and event.

SS02-S1C4-01. Recognize that American colonists and Native American groups lived in the area of the Thirteen Colonies that was ruled by England. 4
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SS02-S1C4-02. Recognize dissatisfaction with England's rule was a key issue that led to the Revolutionary War. 13
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SS02-S1C4-03. Describe how the colonists demonstrated their discontent with British Rule (e.g., Boston Tea Party, Declaration of Independence, Paul Revere's Ride, battles of Lexington and Concord). 29
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SS02-S1C4-04. Discuss contributions of key people (e.g., George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin) in gaining independence during the Revolutionary War. 12
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SS02-S1C4-05. Know that the United States became an independent country as a result of the Revolutionary War. 29
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SS02-S1C4-06. Discuss how the need for a strong central government led to the writing of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. 5
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SS02-S1C5. Westward Expansion 1800 - 1860: Westward expansion, influenced by political, cultural, and economic factors, led to the growth and development of the U.S.

SS02-S1C5-01. Identify reasons (e.g., economic opportunity, political or religious freedom) for immigration to the United States. 7
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SS02-S1C5-02. Identify reasons (e.g., economic opportunities, forced removal) why people in the United States moved westward to territories or unclaimed lands. 8
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SS02-S1C5-03. Discuss the experiences (e.g., leaving homeland, facing unknown challenges) of the pioneers as they journeyed west to settle new lands. 8
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SS02-S1C5-04. Describe how new forms of transportation and communication impacted the westward expansion of the United States: a) transportation (e.g., trails, turnpikes, canals, wagon trains, steamboats, railroads); b) communication (e.g., Pony Express, telegraph). 54
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SS02-S1C5-05. Discuss the effects (e.g., loss of land, depletion of the buffalo, establishment of reservations, government boarding schools) of Westward Expansion on Native Americans. 13
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SS02-S1C6. Civil War and Reconstruction

SS02-S1C6-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS02-S1C7. Emergence of the Modern United States

SS02-S1C7-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS02-S1C8. Great Depression and World War II

SS02-S1C8-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS02-S1C9. Postwar United States

SS02-S1C9-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS02-S1C10. Contemporary United States 1970s - Present: Current events and issues continue to shape our nation and our involvement in the global community.

SS02-S1C10-01. Use information from written documents, oral presentations, and the media to describe current events. 21
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SS02-S1C10-02. Connect current events with historical events from content studied in Strand 1 using information from class discussions and various resources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, Internet, books, maps). 27
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SS02-S1C10-03. Recognize current Native American tribes in the United States (e.g., Navajo, Cherokee, Lakota, Iroquois, Nez Perce). 6
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AZ.SS02-S2. World History

SS02-S2C1. Research Skills for History: Historical research is a process in which students examine topics or questions related to historical studies and/or current issues.

SS02-S2C1-01. Place important life events in chronological order on a timeline. 9
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SS02-S2C1-02. Place historical events from content studied in chronological order on a timeline. 17
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SS02-S2C1-03. Recognize how archaeological research adds to our understanding of the past. 2
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SS02-S2C1-04. Use primary source materials (e.g., photos, artifacts, interviews, documents, maps) and secondary source materials (e.g., encyclopedias, biographies) to study people and events from the past. 17
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SS02-S2C1-05. Retell stories to describe past events, people and places. 22
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SS02-S2C2. Early Civilizations: The geographic, political, economic and cultural characteristics of early civilizations significantly influenced the development of later civilizations.

SS02-S2C2-01. Recognize that civilizations developed in China, India, and Japan. 4
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SS02-S2C2-02. Recognize how art (e.g., porcelain, poetry), architecture (e.g., pagodas, temples), and inventions (e.g., paper, fireworks) in Asia contributed to the development of their own and later civilizations. 4
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SS02-S2C3. World in Transition

SS02-S2C3-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS02-S2C4. Renaissance and Reformation

SS02-S2C4-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS02-S2C5. Encounters and Exchange: Innovations, discoveries, exploration, and colonization accelerated contact, conflict, and interconnection among societies world wide, transforming and creating nations.

SS02-S2C5-01. Describe how expanding trade (e.g., Marco Polo's travels to Asia) led to the exchange of new goods (i.e., spices, silk) and ideas. 3
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SS02-S2C6. Age of Revolution: Intensified internal conflicts led to the radical overthrow of traditional governments and created new political and economic systems.

SS02-S2C6-01. Recognize that people in different places (e.g., American colonies - England, Mexico - Spain) challenged their form of government, which resulted in conflict and change. 32
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SS02-S2C7. Age of Imperialism

SS02-S2C7-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS02-S2C8. World at War

SS02-S2C8-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS02-S2C9. Contemporary World: The nations of the contemporary world are shaped by their cultural and political past. Current events, developments and issues continue to shape the global community.

SS02-S2C9-01. Use information from written documents, oral presentations, and the media to describe current events. 20
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AZ.SS02-S3. Civics/Government

SS02-S3C1. Foundations of Government: The United States democracy is based on principles and ideals that are embodied by symbols, people and documents.

SS02-S3C1-01. Describe the history and meaning of national symbols, documents, songs, and monuments that represent American democracy and values: a) American flag; b) Pledge of Allegiance; c) National Anthem; d) America the Beautiful; e) the U.S. Capitol; f) Liberty Bell. 15
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SS02-S3C1-02. Recognize that the U.S. Constitution provides the American people with common laws and protects their rights. 1
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SS02-S3C1-03. Describe the significance of national holidays: a) Presidents' Day; b) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; c) Veterans' Day; d) Memorial Day; e) Fourth of July; f) Constitution Day. 24
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SS02-S3C1-04. Know that people in the United States have varied backgrounds but may share principles, goals, customs and traditions. 97
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SS02-S3C1-05. Recognize how students work together to achieve common goals. 8
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SS02-S3C2. Structure of Government: The United States structure of government is characterized by the separation and balance of powers.

SS02-S3C2-01. Identify the three branches of national government as represented by the President, Congress, and the Supreme Court. 6
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SS02-S3C2-02. Identify current political leaders of the state and nation: a) President of the United States; b) Governor of Arizona; c) local leaders (e.g., tribal council, mayor). 6
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SS02-S3C2-03. Recognize how Arizona and the other states combine to make a nation. 19
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SS02-S3C3. Functions of Government

SS02-S3C3-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS02-S3C4. Rights, Responsibilities, and Roles of Citizenship: The rights, responsibilities and practices of United States citizenship are founded in the Constitution and the nation's history.

SS02-S3C4-01. Discuss examples of responsible citizenship in the school setting and in stories about the past and present. 163
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SS02-S3C4-02. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizenship: a) elements of fair play, good sportsmanship, and the idea of treating others the way you want to be treated; b) importance of participation and cooperation in a classroom and community; c) why we have rules and the consequences for violating them; d) responsibility of voting. 39
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SS02-S3C4-03. Describe the importance of students contributing to a community (e.g., helping others, working together, service projects). 27
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SS02-S3C4-04. Identify traits of character (e.g., honesty, courage, cooperation and patriotism) that are important to the preservation and improvement of democracy. 39
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SS02-S3C5. Government Systems of the World

SS02-S3C5-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

AZ.SS02-S4. Geography

SS02-S4C1. The World in Spatial Terms: The spatial perspective and associated geographic tools are used to organize and interpret information about people, places and environments.

SS02-S4C1-01. Recognize different types of maps (e.g., political, physical, thematic) serve various purposes. 8
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SS02-S4C1-02. Interpret political and physical maps using the following elements: a) alpha numeric grids; b) title; c) compass rose - cardinal directions; d) key (legend); e) symbols. 8
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SS02-S4C1-03. Construct a map of a familiar place (e.g., school, home, neighborhood, fictional place) that includes a title, compass rose, symbols and key (legend). 8
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SS02-S4C1-04. Construct tally charts and pictographs to display geographic information (e.g., birthplace - city or state). 15
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SS02-S4C1-05. Recognize characteristics of human and physical features: a) physical (i.e., ocean, continent, river, lake, mountain range, coast, sea, desert); b) human (i.e., equator, Northern and Southern Hemispheres, North and South Poles). 8
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SS02-S4C1-06. Locate physical and human features using maps, illustrations, images, or globes: a) physical (i.e., ocean, continent, river, lake, mountain range, coast, sea, desert); b) human (i.e., equator Northern and Southern Hemispheres, North and South Poles, city, state, country). 8
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SS02-S4C2. Places and Regions: Places and regions have distinct physical and cultural characteristics.

SS02-S4C2-01. Identify through images of content studied (e.g., Japan, China, United States) how places have distinct characteristics. 8
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SS02-S4C2-02. Discuss human features (e.g., cities, parks, railroad tracks, hospitals, shops, schools) in the world. 36
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SS02-S4C2-03. Discuss physical features (e.g., mountains, rivers, deserts) in the world. 13
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SS02-S4C2-04. Discuss the ways places change over time. 49
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SS02-S4C3. Physical Systems: Physical processes shape the Earth and interact with plant and animal life to create, sustain, and modify ecosystems. These processes affect the distribution of resources and economic development.

SS02-S4C3-01. Measure and record weather conditions, identify clouds and analyze their relationship to temperature and weather patterns. 69
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SS02-S4C4. Human Systems: Human cultures, their nature, and distribution affect societies and the Earth.

SS02-S4C4-01. Discuss housing and land use in urban and rural communities. 29
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SS02-S4C4-02. Describe the reasons (e.g., jobs, climate, family) for human settlement patterns. 108
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SS02-S4C4-03. Discuss the major economic activities and land use (e.g., natural resources, agricultural, industrial, residential, commercial, recreational) of areas studied. 80
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SS02-S4C4-04. Describe elements of culture (e.g., food, clothing, housing, sports, customs, beliefs) in a community of areas studied. 11
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SS02-S4C4-05. Discuss that Asian civilizations have changed from past to present. 4
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SS02-S4C4-06. Recognize the connections between city, state, country, and continent. 8
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SS02-S4C5. Environment and Society: Human and environmental interactions are interdependent upon one another. Humans interact with the environment- they depend upon it, they modify it; and they adapt to it. The health and well-being of all humans depends upon an understanding of the interconnections and interdependence of human and physical systems.

SS02-S4C5-01. Identify ways (e.g., agriculture, structures, roads) in which humans depend upon, adapt to, and impact the earth. 60
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SS02-S4C5-02. Recognize ways of protecting natural resources. 54
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SS02-S4C6. Geographic Applications: Geographic thinking (asking and answering geographic questions) is used to understand spatial patterns of the past, the present, and to plan for the future.

SS02-S4C6-01. Discuss geographic concepts related to current events. 22
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SS02-S4C6-02. Use geography concepts and skills (e.g., patterns, mapping, graphing) to find solutions for problems (e.g., trash, leaky faucets, bike paths, traffic patterns) in the environment. 53
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AZ.SS02-S5. Economics

SS02-S5C1. Foundations of Economics: The foundations of economics are the application of basic economic concepts and decision-making skills. This includes scarcity and the different methods of allocation of goods and services.

SS02-S5C1-01. Discuss how scarcity requires people to make choices due to their unlimited needs and wants with limited resources. 5
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SS02-S5C1-02. Discuss that opportunity cost occurs when people make choices and something is given up (e.g., if you go to the movies, you can't also go to the park). 5
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SS02-S5C1-03. Identify differences among natural resources (e.g., water, soil, and wood), human resources (e.g., people at work), and capital resources (e.g., machines, tools and buildings). 21
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SS02-S5C1-04. Recognize that people trade for goods and services. 13
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SS02-S5C1-05. Compare the use of barter and money in the exchange for goods and services (e.g., trade a toy for candy, buying candy with money). 28
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SS02-S5C1-06. Recognize that some goods are made in the local community and some are made in other parts of the world. 16
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SS02-S5C1-07. Discuss how people can be both producers and consumers of goods and services. 13
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SS02-S5C2. Microeconomics

SS02-S5C2-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS02-S5C3. Macroeconomics

SS02-S5C3-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS02-S5C4. Global Economics

SS02-S5C4-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS02-S5C5. Personal Finance: Decision-making skills foster a person's individual standard of living. Using information wisely leads to better informed decisions as consumers, workers, investors and effective participants in society.

SS02-S5C5-01. Discuss costs and benefits of personal savings. 1
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