Standard 2: Understand physical and cultural characteristics of places.

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

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Independent

SS.7.G.2.In.0
Recognize major cultural landmarks that are emblematic of the United States, such as the Statue of Liberty, White House, and Mount Rushmore.
SS.7.G.2.In.1
Locate selected major physical landmarks that are emblematic of the United States, such as the Grand Canyon, Everglades, Great Salt Lake, and Great Plains.
SS.7.G.2.In.2
Identify how major physical characteristics, climate, and location have influenced settlement and the economy in the United States.
SS.7.G.2.In.3
Recognize major cultural regions of the United States, such as the South, West Coast, and Midwest.

Supported

SS.7.G.2.Su.0
Recognize a major cultural landmark that is emblematic of the United States, such as the Statue of Liberty or the White House.
SS.7.G.2.Su.1
Locate a major physical landmark that is emblematic of the United States, such as the Grand Canyon, Everglades, Great Salt Lake, or Great Plains.
SS.7.G.2.Su.2
Recognize major physical characteristics, climate, and location that have influenced settlement and the economy in the United States.
SS.7.G.2.Su.3
Recognize a major cultural region of the United States, such as the South.

Participatory

SS.7.G.2.Pa.0
Associate a major cultural landmark with the United States, such as the Statue of Liberty.
SS.7.G.2.Pa.1
Associate a major physical landmark with the United States, such as the Grand Canyon.
SS.7.G.2.Pa.2
Recognize how a physical characteristic of a location affects people.
SS.7.G.2.Pa.3
Recognize a characteristic of culture in North America.

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