South Dakota State Standards for Social Studies: Grade 2

SD.2.US. U.S. History: Students will understand the emergence and development of civilizations and cultures within the United States over time and place.

2.US.1. Analyze U.S. historical eras to determine connections and cause/effect relationships in reference to chronology.

2.US.1.1. (Application) Students are able to place important historical events in the order in which they occurred. 26
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2.US.1.2. (Comprehension) Students are able to compare features of modern-day living (food, shelter, clothing, transportation) to those of the past. 13
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2.US.1.3. (Comprehension) Students are able to describe ways historical figures contributed to modern-day life (Example: Thomas Jefferson-Declaration of Independence; Rosa Parks-civil rights; Susan B. Anthony-suffrage; Sequoyah-Cherokee alphabet). 30
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2.US.2. Evaluate the influence/impact of various cultures, values, philosophies, and religions on the development of the U.S.

2.US.2.1. (Comprehension) Students are able to compare ways different cultures shared traditions. 13
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SD.2.W. World History: Students will understand the emergence and development of world civilizations and cultures over time and place.

2.W.1. Analyze historical eras of world history to determine connections and cause/effect relationships in reference to chronology.

2.W.2. Evaluate the interaction of world cultures and civilizations, philosophies, and religions.

2.W.2.1. (Comprehension) Students are able to compare holidays celebrated in different countries (Examples: Cinco de Mayo, Chinese New Year, St. Patrick's Day, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Diwali, Japanese Children's Day, Christmas, and Ramadan). 30
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SD.2.G. Geography: Students will understand the interrelationships of people, places, and the environment.

2.G.1. Analyze information from geographic representation, tools, and technology to define location, place, and region.

2.G.1.1. (Application) Students are able to construct a simple aerial view map of the classroom using a map key/legend and at least five symbols. 6
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2.G.1.2. (Knowledge) Students are able to use simple map reading skills to identify the map title, label four directions on a compass rose, and interpret the symbols of a map key/legend. 6
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SD.2.C. Civics (Government): Students will understand the historical development and contemporary role of governmental power and authority.

2.C.1. Analyze forms and purposes of government in relationship to the needs of citizens and societies including the impact of historical events, ideals, and documents.

2.C.1.1. (Comprehension) Students are able to explain the difference between rules and laws. 2
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2.C.1.2. (Analysis) Students are able to identify why laws are needed in a community and why there are legal consequences for lawbreakers. 1
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2.C.1.3. (Comprehension) Students are able to explain the basic political roles of leaders in the larger community. 1
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2.C.2. Analyze the constitutional rights and responsibilities of United States citizens.

2.C.2.1. (Application) Students are able to describe the meaning of majority rule and its related function in a democracy (Example: Kids Voting). 2
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SD.2.E. Economics: Students will understand the impact of economics on the development of societies and on current and emerging national and international situations.

2.E.1. Analyze the role and relationships of economic systems on the development, utilization, and availability of resources in societies.

2.E.1.1. (Knowledge) Students are able to identify the differences between natural resources and human resources and how they are used. 15
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2.E.1.2. (Comprehension) Students are able to explain the importance of making informed decisions about spending, borrowing, and saving. 4
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