SS.7.G.2.1

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Locate major cultural landmarks that are emblematic of the United States.

Remarks

Examples are Statue of Liberty, White House, Mount Rushmore, Capitol, Empire State Building, Gateway Arch, Independence Hall, Alamo, Hoover Dam.
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 7
Strand: Geography
Standard: Understand physical and cultural characteristics of places.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
2103040: M/J Geography: Europe and The Americas (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019 (course terminated))
2103042: M/J Geography: Europe and The Americas & Career Planning (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018 (course terminated))
2106010: M/J Civics (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
2106016: M/J Civics & Career Planning (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
2106020: M/J Civics, Advanced (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
2106026: M/J Civics, Advanced & Career Planning (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
2104030: M/J United States Economics Geography (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019 (course terminated))
2104035: M/J United States Economics & Geography Advanced (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019 (course terminated))
7821023: Access M/J Civics and Career Planning (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
7821021: Access M/J Civics (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))

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Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.7.G.2.AP.1: Locate major cultural landmarks that symbolize the United States.

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Lesson Plans

The White House & The Executive Branch:

In this lesson, students will identify the location of the White House and why it serves as a landmark that is emblematic of the United States. Students will also learn about the White House serving as the “home” of the executive branch, the structure of the executive, and the roles and responsibilities of the executive branch.

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The United States Supreme Court & the Judicial Branch:

In this lesson, students will identify the location of the Supreme Court of the United States and why it serves as a landmark that is emblematic of the United States. Students will also learn about the Supreme Court of the U.S. structure serving as the “home” of the judicial branch, the structure of the judicial branch, and the roles and responsibilities of the judicial branch.

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The U.S. Capitol & The Legislative Branch:

In this lesson, students will identify the location of the U.S. Capitol building and why it serves as a landmark that is emblematic of the United States. Students will also learn about the capitol serving as a “home” to the legislative branch, the structure of the legislative branch, and the roles and responsibilities of the legislative branch.

Type: Lesson Plan

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