Explain symbols and documents that represent the United States.
Clarifications
Clarification 1: Students will recognize the Great Seal of the United States and the Star-Spangled Banner as symbols that represent the United States.
Clarification 2: Students will recognize the U.S. Constitution (specifically the Bill of Rights) and the Emancipation Proclamation as documents that represent the United States.
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 5
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.
5021070: Social Studies Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
7721016: Access Social Studies - Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
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SS.5.CG.2.AP.6: Identify a symbol and a document that represents the United States.
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