SS.2.CG.1.2

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Explain how the U.S. government protects the liberty and rights of American citizens.

Clarifications

Clarification 1: Students will recognize that the equal rights of citizens are protected by the U.S. Constitution.
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 2
Strand: Civics and Government (Starting 2023-2024)
Standard: Foundations of Government, Law and the American Political System
Date Adopted or Revised: 07/21
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
5021040: Social Studies Grade 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
7721013: Access Social Studies - Grade 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))

Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.2.CG.1.AP.2: Identify a right protected by the U.S. Constitution.

Related Resources

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Lesson Plans

Florida:

The Students will learn what a landscape is and the 3 different areas in “space”(foreground, midground & background). They will paint their own landscape inspired by the Florida 'highwaymen” paintings. Students will also learn about the Afro-American group of artists from Florida that used to sell their paintings on the Florida highways during segregation time. This lesson will relate to the civics benchmark because students will learn that the Constitution is how the U.S. Government protects the liberty and equal rights of the American citizens. Students will learn that the U.S. made changes to the Constitution to make it better and to protect all citizens' rights.

Type: Lesson Plan

Rights, Liberties, and Equality for All:

In this lesson plan, teachers will assist students in developing their understanding of rights and liberties and explaining how the government protects rights and liberties for all Americans. 

Type: Lesson Plan

Teaching Ideas

Rights, Liberties, and Equality for All:

This PowerPoint slideshow is designed to support teachers in delivering direct instruction on rights, liberties, and equality. The presentation and activity focuses on differentiating rights from liberites and explaining protection of both. The accompanying guided notes can be completed by students during instruction.

Type: Teaching Idea

Grade 2 Civics Family Guide: Standard 1:

This Grade 2 Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 1 at this grade level.

Type: Teaching Idea

Student Resources

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Parent Resources

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Teaching Idea

Grade 2 Civics Family Guide: Standard 1:

This Grade 2 Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 1 at this grade level.

Type: Teaching Idea