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Standard 1 : Historical Inquiry and Analysis
Cluster Standards

This cluster includes the following benchmarks.

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  • SS.2.A.1.1 : Examine primary and secondary sources.
  • SS.2.A.1.2 : Utilize the media center, technology, or other informational sources to locate information that provides answers to questions about a historical topic.
Cluster Information
Number:
SS.2.A.1
Title:
Historical Inquiry and Analysis
Type:
Standard
Subject:
Social Studies
Grade:
2
Strand
American History
Cluster Access Points

This cluster includes the following Access Points.

  • SS.2.A.1.AP.1 : Use primary and secondary sources to obtain information.
  • SS.2.A.1.AP.2 : Use technology and other informational sources to find answers to questions about a historical topic.
Cluster Resources

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Interactive Research Pages
Lesson Plans
  • Liberty and Rights of Americans: The purpose of this lesson is for students to explain how the U.S. government protects the liberty and rights, through the U.S. Constitution, of American citizens, by reviewing a PowerPoint and analyzing primary and secondary sources.

  • My Florida - Scavenger Hunt: Students will learn about a notable persons and why they are important to Florida and the U.S.

  • Who's in Charge?: In this lesson plan, students will understand that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land and that the U.S. has a written constitution.

  • Florida's History and Geography : Students will use a self-guided reference presentation to complete a mapping activity of Florida and learn about its early history. 

  • The Statue of Liberty as a Symbol of the U.S.: The purpose of this lesson is for the students to recognize the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of freedom to the immigrants as they entered Ellis Island from 1892-1954.

  • Recognizing U.S. Symbols: The Declaration of Independence: In this lesson, students will learn about the Declaration of Independence as a symbol of the United States. Students will analyze a primary source photograph of the document and read a secondary source about this important document.

  • Recognizing U.S. Symbols: Thomas Jefferson: In this lesson, students will learn about Thomas Jefferson as a symbol of the nation and learn about his impact as the third President of the United States by examining primary and secondary sources.

  • Recognizing U.S. Individuals: Rosa Parks: In this lesson, students will learn about Rosa Parks as an important person who represents the United States and examine a primary source photograph of her.

  • Recognizing Symbols: The Supreme Court: In this lesson, students will learn about the U.S. Supreme Court building as a symbol of the nation and locate the nation’s capital on a map.

  • Recognizing U.S. Symbols: The Statue of Liberty: In this lesson, students will learn about the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of the nation and learn about the history of the statue.

  • Recognizing U.S. Symbols: The U.S. Capitol: In this lesson, students will learn about the U.S. Capitol building as a symbol of the nation and locate the nation’s capital on a map.

  • Recognizing U.S. Symbols: The White House: In this lesson, students will learn about the White House building as a symbol of the nation and locate the nation’s capital on a map.

  • Florida's History: Introduce students to Florida's History. In a student-guided/self-paced presentation, students will learn about the influence of Marjory Stoneman Douglas and Andrew Jackson.

  • Citizenship, Choices, and Community: In this lesson plan, students will identify characteristics of responsible and irresponsible citizenship.

  • Florida's Symbols: The Everglades and the Constitution: In this lesson plan, teachers will assist students in recognizing symbols and individuals that represent the state of Florida. Students will explain these symbols' significance and impact.