Virginia
Skills available for Virginia seventh-grade social studies standards
Standards are in black and IXL social studies skills are in dark green. Hold your mouse over the name of a skill to view a sample question. Click on the name of a skill to practice that skill.
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- Virginia Standards of Learning (adopted in 2023): American Constitutional Government Virginia Standards of Learning (adopted in 2023): American Constitutional Government
- Virginia Standards of Learning (adopted in 2023): Citizenship and Civic Life Virginia Standards of Learning (adopted in 2023): Citizenship and Civic Life
- Virginia Standards of Learning (adopted in 2023): Economic Decisions Virginia Standards of Learning (adopted in 2023): Economic Decisions
- Virginia Standards of Learning (adopted in 2023): Skills Virginia Standards of Learning (adopted in 2023): Skills
- Virginia Standards of Learning (adopted in 2023): The Political Process Virginia Standards of Learning (adopted in 2023): The Political Process
- Virginia Standards of Learning: Civics & Economics Virginia Standards of Learning: Civics & Economics
- Virginia Standards of Learning: United States History 1865 to Present Virginia Standards of Learning: United States History 1865 to Present
Actions
Citizenship and Civic Life
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CE.6 The student will apply history and social science skills to define citizenship by
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a describing the processes by which an individual becomes a citizen of the United States;
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b describing the rights and privileges guaranteed by the First Amendment, including freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition, the rights guaranteed by due process and equal protection under the law (Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments), and protection from unreasonable government search and seizure (Fourth Amendment);
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c examining ways to peacefully work for change in communities or the nation by participating in political campaigns and methods of peacefully petitioning the government for change;
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d examining how civic participation can address community needs and serve the public good, including the importance of volunteering, staying informed about current issues, and respecting differing beliefs in a diverse society;
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e examining the process and importance of immigration policies at different points in U.S. history; and
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f reviewing the criteria and exam for naturalizing U.S. citizens.
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CE.7 The student will apply history and social science skills that exhibit effective and respectful participation in civic life, including, but not limited to civility, trustworthiness and honesty, courtesy and respect for the rights of others, personal responsibility, military service, self-reliance, hard work, respect for the law, patriotism, and service in one's community.