Standard 2 : Understand physical and cultural characteristics of places.



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General Information

Number: SS.7.G.2
Title: Understand physical and cultural characteristics of places.
Type: Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 7
Strand: Geography

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code Description
SS.7.G.2.1: Locate major cultural landmarks that are emblematic of the United States.
SS.7.G.2.2: Locate major physical landmarks that are emblematic of the United States.
SS.7.G.2.3: Explain how major physical characteristics, natural resources, climate, and absolute and relative location have influenced settlement, economies, and inter-governmental relations in North America.
SS.7.G.2.4: Describe current major cultural regions of North America.


Related Access Points

This cluster includes the following access points.

Access Points

Access Point Number Access Point Title
SS.7.G.2.AP.1: Locate major cultural landmarks that symbolize the United States.
SS.7.G.2.AP.2: Locate major physical landmarks that symbolize the United States.
SS.7.G.2.AP.3: Identify how major physical characteristics, climate, and location have influenced settlement and the economy of the United States
SS.7.G.2.AP.4: Identify current major cultural regions of North America.


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Lesson Plans

Name Description
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.

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.

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.