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K–12 Standards

Grade 2: Living and Working Together in State and Nation

Other Alabama Social Studies sets

CivicsSS24.2.C

  • 1

    Explain how rights and responsibilities for citizens are part of the American system of government.SS24.2.1

    1. a

      Describe the reasons for the settlement of the American colonies.SS24.2.1a

    2. b

      Identify American principles found within the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States.SS24.2.1b

  • 2

    Identify the three branches of government and describe their roles.SS24.2.2

    1. a

      Compare the state and national governments in respect to their powers, roles, and leaders.SS24.2.2a

  • 3

    Explain the voting process.SS24.2.3

EconomicsSS24.2.E

  • 4

    Explain the economic processes of production and distribution, including the roles of producers, consumers, goods, and services.SS24.2.4

    1. a

      Identify examples of imported and exported goods, including those produced within Alabama.SS24.2.4a

  • 5

    Explain how scarcity influences supply and demand.SS24.2.5

  • 6

    Explain how Alabama’s natural resources are utilized in its economy.SS24.2.6

GeographySS24.2.G

  • 7

    Identify the seven continents, the five oceans, and the Equator shown on maps, globes, and satellite and digital images.SS24.2.7

  • 8

    Differentiate between the features of a physical map and a political map, and explain how these features contribute to the map’s purpose.SS24.2.8

  • 9

    Compare the physical characteristics of regions throughout the United States, including landforms.SS24.2.9

    1. a

      Describe regions of the state and nation, using vocabulary associated with geographical features of Earth, including bay, hill, island, mountain range, peninsula, plateau, and valley.SS24.2.9a

  • 10

    Identify cardinal and intermediate directions.SS24.2.10

    1. a

      Utilize gridlines to find locations on a map.SS24.2.10a

HistorySS24.2.H

  • 11

    Describe segments of time, including year, decade, and century.SS24.2.11

  • 12

    Describe historical events and celebrations within the state and nation using primary and secondary sources.SS24.2.12

  • 13

    Explain how national historical figures and celebrations relate to fundamental democratic principles.SS24.2.13

    1. a

      Research and explain the importance of individual founders and significant figures who shaped the nation.SS24.2.13a

    2. b

      Describe the purpose and significance of commonly observed holidays, commemorations, and celebrations.SS24.2.13b

    3. c

      Describe the Alabama connections to national holidays, including Veterans Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.SS24.2.13c

    4. d

      Explain the history and significance of American symbols and monuments.SS24.2.13d

  • 14

    Explain how and why people have moved into and within the United States.SS24.2.14

    1. a

      Describe the experiences of groups that have migrated to and within the United States throughout history.SS24.2.14a

  • 15

    Identify and summarize legends, stories, and songs that contributed to the cultural fabric of the United States.SS24.2.15

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?
Social Studies (2024)

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