SS.1.A.2.3

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Identify celebrations and national holidays as a way of remembering and honoring the heroism and achievements of the people, events, and our nation's ethnic heritage.

Remarks

Examples may include, but are not limited to, federal holidays and ethnic celebrations.
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 1
Strand: American History
Standard: Historical Knowledge
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
5021030: Social Studies Grade 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
7721012: Access Social Studies - Grade 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))

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SS.1.A.2.AP.3: Identify national holidays as a way of remembering and honoring people and events.

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