Standard 1 : Historical Inquiry and Analysis



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General Information

Number: SS.2.A.1
Title: Historical Inquiry and Analysis
Type: Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 2
Strand: American History

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code Description
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.


Related Access Points

This cluster includes the following access points.

Access Points

Access Point Number Access Point Title
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.


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