Clarifications
Clarification 1: Students will explain why reciting the Pledge of Allegiance daily is an act of patriotism.
Clarification 2: Students will explain the importance of recognizing patriotic holidays or observances (e.g., American Founders Month, Celebrate Freedom Week, Constitution Day, Independence Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Medal of Honor Day, Memorial Day, Patriot Day, Veterans Day).
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Explore the history and meaning of Medal of Honor Day with this interactive research page.
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Explore the history and meaning of Memorial Day with this interactive research page.
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Learn about the history and importance of Independence Day in the United States of America with this interactive research page.
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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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