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Skills available for Florida seventh-grade social studies standards
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- Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS): Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8 Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS): Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8
- Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards
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SS.7.CG Civics and Government (2021)
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SS.7.CG.1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law and the American political system.
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SS.7.CG.1.1 Analyze the influences of ancient Greece and ancient Rome on America's constitutional republic.
- Classical Athens: government and culture (7-T.2)
- Comparing Athens and Sparta: part I (7-T.3)
- Comparing Athens and Sparta: part II (7-T.4)
- Early Roman society and politics (7-U.2)
- Roman government: monarchy to republic (7-U.3)
- The Roman Republic: part I (7-U.4)
- The Roman Republic: part II (7-U.5)
- Roman legacies (7-U.10)
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SS.7.CG.1.2 Trace the principles underlying America's founding ideas on law and government.
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SS.7.CG.1.3 Trace the impact that the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights and Thomas Paine's Common Sense had on colonists' views of government.
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SS.7.CG.1.4 Analyze how Enlightenment ideas, including Montesquieu's view of separation of powers and John Locke's theories related to natural law and Locke's social contract, influenced the Founding.
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SS.7.CG.1.5 Describe how English policies and responses to colonial concerns led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
- Causes of the American Revolution: the French and Indian War (7-KK.1)
- Causes of the American Revolution: politics and society (7-KK.2)
- Causes of the American Revolution: introduction to mercantilism and the Navigation Acts (7-KK.3)
- Causes of the American Revolution: new taxes and colonial response (7-KK.4)
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SS.7.CG.1.6 Analyze the ideas and complaints set forth in the Declaration of Independence.
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SS.7.CG.1.7 Explain how the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the writing of the U.S. Constitution.
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SS.7.CG.1.8 Explain the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution.
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SS.7.CG.1.9 Describe how the U.S. Constitution limits the powers of government through separation of powers, checks and balances, individual rights, rule of law and due process of law.
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SS.7.CG.1.10 Compare the viewpoints of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists regarding ratification of the U.S. Constitution and including a bill of rights.
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SS.7.CG.1.11 Define the rule of law and recognize its influence on the development of legal, political and governmental systems in the United States.
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SS.7.CG.2 Evaluate the roles, rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens, and determine methods of active participation in society, government and the political system.
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SS.7.CG.2.1 Define the term "citizen," and explain the constitutional means of becoming a U.S. citizen.
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SS.7.CG.2.2 Differentiate between obligations and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship, and evaluate their impact on society.
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SS.7.CG.2.3 Identify and apply the rights contained in the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
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SS.7.CG.2.4 Explain how the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights safeguard individual rights.
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SS.7.CG.2.5 Describe the trial process and the role of juries in the administration of justice at the state and federal levels.
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SS.7.CG.2.6 Examine the election and voting process at the local, state and national levels.
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SS.7.CG.2.7 Identify the constitutional qualifications required to hold state and national office.
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SS.7.CG.2.8 Examine the impact of media, individuals, and interest groups on monitoring and influencing government
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SS.7.CG.2.9 Analyze media and political communications and identify examples of bias, symbolism and propaganda.
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SS.7.CG.2.10 Explain the process for citizens to address a state or local problem by researching public policy alternatives, identifying appropriate government agencies to address the issue and determining a course of action.
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SS.7.CG.3 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions and organization of government.
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SS.7.CG.3.1 Analyze the advantages of the United States' constitutional republic over other forms of government in safeguarding liberty, freedom and a representative government.
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SS.7.CG.3.2 Explain the advantages of a federal system of government over other systems in balancing local sovereignty with national unity and protecting against authoritarianism.
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SS.7.CG.3.3 Describe the structure and function of the three branches of government established in the U.S. Constitution.
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SS.7.CG.3.4 Explain the relationship between state and national governments as written in Article IV of the U.S. Constitution and the 10th Amendment.
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SS.7.CG.3.5 Explain the amendment process outlined in Article V of the U.S. Constitution.
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SS.7.CG.3.6 Analyze how the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th and 26th Amendments broadened participation in the political process.
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SS.7.CG.3.7 Explain the structure, functions and processes of the legislative branch of government.
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SS.7.CG.3.8 Explain the structure, functions and processes of the executive branch of government.
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SS.7.CG.3.9 Explain the structure, functions and processes of the judicial branch of government.
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SS.7.CG.3.10 Identify sources and types of law.
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SS.7.CG.3.11 Analyze the effects of landmark Supreme Court decisions on law, liberty and the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.
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SS.7.CG.3.12 Compare the U.S. and Florida constitutions.
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SS.7.CG.3.13 Explain government obligations to its citizens and the services provided at the local, state and national levels.
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SS.7.CG.3.14 Explain the purpose and function of the Electoral College in electing the President of the United States.
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SS.7.CG.3.15 Analyze the advantages of capitalism and the free market in the United States over government-controlled economic systems (e.g., socialism and communism) in regard to economic freedom and raising the standard of living for citizens.
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SS.7.CG.4 Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in world affairs, and evaluate the role and impact of United States foreign policy.
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SS.7.CG.4.1 Explain the relationship between U.S. foreign and domestic policy.
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SS.7.CG.4.2 Describe the United States' and citizen participation in international organizations.
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SS.7.CG.4.3 Describe examples of the United States' actions and reactions in international conflicts.
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SS.7.C Civics and Government (2008)
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SS.7.C.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law, and the American political system.
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SS.7.C.1.1 Recognize how Enlightenment ideas including Montesquieu's view of separation of power and John Locke's theories related to natural law and how Locke's social contract influenced the Founding Fathers.
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SS.7.C.1.2 Trace the impact that the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact, and Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" had on colonists' views of government.
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SS.7.C.1.3 Describe how English policies and responses to colonial concerns led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
- Causes of the American Revolution: the French and Indian War (7-KK.1)
- Causes of the American Revolution: politics and society (7-KK.2)
- Causes of the American Revolution: introduction to mercantilism and the Navigation Acts (7-KK.3)
- Causes of the American Revolution: new taxes and colonial response (7-KK.4)
- The Revolutionary War: struggle for independence (7-KK.6)
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SS.7.C.1.4 Analyze the ideas (natural rights, role of the government) and complaints set forth in the Declaration of Independence.
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SS.7.C.1.5 Identify how the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the writing of the Constitution.
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SS.7.C.1.6 Interpret the intentions of the Preamble of the Constitution.
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SS.7.C.1.7 Describe how the Constitution limits the powers of government through separation of powers and checks and balances.
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SS.7.C.1.8 Explain the viewpoints of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the Constitution and inclusion of a bill of rights.
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SS.7.C.1.9 Define the rule of law and recognize its influence on the development of the American legal, political, and governmental systems.
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SS.7.C.2 Evaluate the roles, rights, and responsibilities of United States citizens, and determine methods of active participation in society, government, and the political system.
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SS.7.C.2.1 Define the term "citizen," and identify legal means of becoming a United States citizen.
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SS.7.C.2.2 Evaluate the obligations citizens have to obey laws, pay taxes, defend the nation, and serve on juries.
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SS.7.C.2.3 Experience the responsibilities of citizens at the local, state, or federal levels.
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SS.7.C.2.4 Evaluate rights contained in the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the Constitution.
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SS.7.C.2.5 Distinguish how the Constitution safeguards and limits individual rights.
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SS.7.C.2.6 Simulate the trial process and the role of juries in the administration of justice.
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SS.7.C.2.7 Conduct a mock election to demonstrate the voting process and its impact on a school, community, or local level.
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SS.7.C.2.8 Identify America's current political parties, and illustrate their ideas about government.
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SS.7.C.2.9 Evaluate candidates for political office by analyzing their qualifications, experience, issue-based platforms, debates, and political ads.
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SS.7.C.2.10 Examine the impact of media, individuals, and interest groups on monitoring and influencing government.
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SS.7.C.2.11 Analyze media and political communications (bias, symbolism, propaganda).
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SS.7.C.2.12 Develop a plan to resolve a state or local problem by researching public policy alternatives, identifying appropriate government agencies to address the issue, and determining a course of action.
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SS.7.C.2.13 Examine multiple perspectives on public and current issues.
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SS.7.C.2.14 Conduct a service project to further the public good.
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SS.7.C.3 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions, and organization of government.
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SS.7.C.3.1 Compare different forms of government (direct democracy, representative democracy, socialism, communism, monarchy, oligarchy, autocracy).
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SS.7.C.3.2 Compare parliamentary, federal, confederal, and unitary systems of government.
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SS.7.C.3.3 Illustrate the structure and function (three branches of government established in Articles I, II, and III with corresponding powers) of government in the United States as established in the Constitution.
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SS.7.C.3.4 Identify the relationship and division of powers between the federal government and state governments.
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SS.7.C.3.5 Explain the Constitutional amendment process.
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SS.7.C.3.6 Evaluate Constitutional rights and their impact on individuals and society.
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SS.7.C.3.7 Analyze the impact of the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments on participation of minority groups in the American political process.
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SS.7.C.3.8 Analyze the structure, functions, and processes of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
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SS.7.C.3.9 Illustrate the law making process at the local, state, and federal levels.
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SS.7.C.3.10 Identify sources and types (civil, criminal, constitutional, military) of law.
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SS.7.C.3.11 Diagram the levels, functions, and powers of courts at the state and federal levels.
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SS.7.C.3.12 Analyze the significance and outcomes of landmark Supreme Court cases including, but not limited to, Marbury v. Madison, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Gideon v. Wainwright, Miranda v. Arizona, in re Gault, Tinker v. Des Moines, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmier, United States v. Nixon, and Bush v. Gore.
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SS.7.C.3.13 Compare the constitutions of the United States and Florida.
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SS.7.C.3.14 Differentiate between local, state, and federal governments' obligations and services.
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SS.7.C.4 Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in world affairs, and evaluate the role and impact of United States foreign policy.
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SS.7.C.4.1 Differentiate concepts related to United States domestic and foreign policy.
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SS.7.C.4.2 Recognize government and citizen participation in international organizations.
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SS.7.C.4.3 Describe examples of how the United States has dealt with international conflicts.
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SS.7.E Economics
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SS.7.E.1 Understand the fundamental concepts relevant to the development of a market economy.
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SS.7.E.1.1 Explain how the principles of a market and mixed economy helped to develop the United States into a democratic nation.
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SS.7.E.1.2 Discuss the importance of borrowing and lending in the United States, the government's role in controlling financial institutions, and list the advantages and disadvantages of using credit.
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SS.7.E.1.3 Review the concepts of supply and demand, choice, scarcity, and opportunity cost as they relate to the development of the mixed market economy in the United States.
- What is economics? (7-GG.1)
- Costs and benefits (7-GG.2)
- Opportunity cost (7-GG.3)
- What is a market? (7-GG.5)
- Understand quantity supplied and quantity demanded (7-II.1)
- Understand overall supply and demand (7-II.2)
- Identify shortage and surplus (7-II.4)
- Identify shortage and surplus with graphs (7-II.5)
- Identify shortage and surplus with data (7-II.6)
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SS.7.E.1.4 Discuss the function of financial institutions in the development of a market economy.
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SS.7.E.1.5 Assess how profits, incentives, and competition motivate individuals, households, and businesses in a free market economy.
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SS.7.E.1.6 Compare the national budget process to the personal budget process.
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SS.7.E.2 Understand the fundamental concepts relevant to the institutions, structure, and functions of a national economy.
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SS.7.E.2.1 Explain how federal, state, and local taxes support the economy as a function of the United States government.
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SS.7.E.2.2 Describe the banking system in the United States and its impact on the money supply.
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SS.7.E.2.3 Identify and describe United States laws and regulations adopted to promote economic competition.
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SS.7.E.2.4 Identify entrepreneurs from various gender, social, and ethnic backgrounds who started a business seeking to make a profit.
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SS.7.E.2.5 Explain how economic institutions impact the national economy.
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SS.7.E.3 Understand the fundamental concepts and interrelationships of the United States economy in the international marketplace.
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SS.7.E.3.1 Explain how international trade requires a system for exchanging currency between and among nations.
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SS.7.E.3.2 Assess how the changing value of currency affects trade of goods and services between nations.
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SS.7.E.3.3 Compare and contrast a single resource economy with a diversified economy.
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SS.7.E.3.4 Compare and contrast the standard of living in various countries today to that of the United States using gross domestic product (GDP) per capita as an indicator.
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SS.7.G Geography
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SS.7.G.1 Understand how to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technology to report information.
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SS.7.G.1.1 Locate the fifty states and their capital cities in addition to the nation's capital on a map.
- Identify states of the West (5-C.1)
- Select states of the West (5-C.2)
- Name states of the West (5-C.3)
- Identify states of the Midwest (5-C.4)
- Select states of the Midwest (5-C.5)
- Name states of the Midwest (5-C.6)
- Identify states of the Southeast (5-C.7)
- Select states of the Southeast (5-C.8)
- Name states of the Southeast (5-C.9)
- Identify states of the Northeast (5-C.10)
- Select states of the Northeast (5-C.11)
- Name states of the Northeast (5-C.12)
- Identify the 50 states (5-C.13)
- Select the 50 states (5-C.14)
- Name the 50 states (5-C.15)
- Identify state capitals of the West (5-D.1)
- Name state capitals of the West (5-D.2)
- Identify state capitals of the Midwest (5-D.3)
- Name state capitals of the Midwest (5-D.4)
- Identify state capitals of the Southeast (5-D.5)
- Name state capitals of the Southeast (5-D.6)
- Identify state capitals of the Northeast (5-D.7)
- Name state capitals of the Northeast (5-D.8)
- Identify the 50 state capitals (5-D.9)
- Name the 50 state capitals (5-D.10)
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SS.7.G.1.2 Locate on a world map the territories and protectorates of the United States of America.
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SS.7.G.1.3 Interpret maps to identify geopolitical divisions and boundaries of places in North America.
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SS.7.G.2 Understand physical and cultural characteristics of places.
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SS.7.G.2.1 Locate major cultural landmarks that are emblematic of the United States.
- Identify American landmarks and monuments: part I (5-L.2)
- Identify American landmarks and monuments: part II (5-L.3)
- The White House (5-L.5)
- The Washington Monument (5-L.6)
- The Lincoln Memorial (5-L.7)
- The Statue of Liberty (5-L.8)
- The Empire State Building (5-L.9)
- The Golden Gate Bridge (5-L.10)
- Mount Rushmore (5-L.11)
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SS.7.G.2.2 Locate major physical landmarks that are emblematic of the United States.
- Identify American landmarks and monuments: part I (5-L.2)
- Identify American landmarks and monuments: part II (5-L.3)
- The White House (5-L.5)
- The Washington Monument (5-L.6)
- The Lincoln Memorial (5-L.7)
- The Statue of Liberty (5-L.8)
- The Empire State Building (5-L.9)
- The Golden Gate Bridge (5-L.10)
- Mount Rushmore (5-L.11)
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SS.7.G.2.3 Explain how major physical characteristics, natural resources, climate, and absolute and relative location have influenced settlement, economies, and inter-governmental relations in North America.
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SS.7.G.2.4 Describe current major cultural regions of North America.
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SS.7.G.3 Understand the relationships between the Earth's ecosystems and the populations that dwell within them.
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SS.7.G.3.1 Use maps to describe the location, abundance, and variety of natural resources in North America.
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SS.7.G.4 Understand the characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations.
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SS.7.G.4.1 Use geographic terms and tools to explain cultural diffusion throughout North America.
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SS.7.G.4.2 Use maps and other geographic tools to examine the importance of demographics within political divisions of the United States.
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SS.7.G.5 Understand how human actions can impact the environment.
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SS.7.G.5.1 Use a choropleth or other map to geographically represent current information about issues of conservation or ecology in the local community.
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SS.7.G.6 Understand how to apply geography to interpret the past and present and plan for the future.
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SS.7.G.6.1 Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or other technology to view maps of current information about the United States.
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