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Explain what it means to be a U.S. citizen.
Clarifications
Clarification 1: Students will recognize that there are multiple ways to obtain citizenship.General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 2
Strand: Civics and Government (Starting 2023-2024)
Standard: Civic and Political Participation
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.2.AP.1: Recognize that individuals are born a U.S. citizen or can become one.
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Grade 2 Civics Family Guide: Standard 2:
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 2 at this grade level.
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