2-1 Essential and Non-Essential Information
2-1.1
Standard 2-1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of cultural contributions made by people from the various regions of the United States.
2-1.1: Recognize the basic elements that make up a cultural region in the United States, including language, customs, and economic activities. (G, H, E, P)
It Is Essential For Students To Know:
- It is essential for students to know the distinct characteristics of a cultural region, the natural features of cultural regions in the U.S., and the meaning of cultural diversity.
- Students should know examples of these characteristics and features such as language, customs, and economic activities.
- Students should understand the diversity of these features across the United States.
It Is Not Essential For Students To Know:
- It is not essential for students to know specific language, customs, and economic activities of people in regions outside of the United States.
- Students do not have to compare specific, diverse cultural characteristics of regions across the United States.
2-1.2
2-1.2: Compare the historic traditions , customs, and cultures of various regions in the United states, including how traditions are passed between and among generations. (g, h)
It Is Essential For Students To Know:
- It is essential for students to know how family traditions and customs are passed down from each generation.
- Students should know how to create a timeline of family events.
- Students should know how to use graphic organizers to compare cultural regions of the United States.
It Is Not Essential For Students To Know:
- It is not essential for students to know how to make comparisons of traditions, customs and cultures of other nations beyond the United States.
- Students do not need to compare regional features beyond culture and tradition or features related to geography, political, resources and trade.
2-1.3
2-1.3: Summarize the cultural contributions of Native American nations, African Americans, and immigrant groups in different regions of the United States.
It Is Essential For Students To Know:
- It is essential for students to summarize the cultural contributions of Native American nations, African Americans and immigrant groups.
- Students should define and identify significant contributions made by each of these groups throughout the United States history.
It Is Not Essential For Students To Know:
- It is not essential for students to know specific biographical and historical information about Native Americans, African Americans, and immigrant groups.
2-1.4
2-1.4: Recall stories and songs about regional folk figures who have contributed to the development of the cultural history of the United States, including Pecos Bill, Brer Rabbit, Paul Bunyan, Davy Crockett, and John Henry. (G,H)
It Is Essential For Students To Know:
- It is essential for students to know specific elements of these stories and individual life histories as they relate to America’s history and development.
- It is essential to understand the basis for folklore, which incorporates both fictional and non-fictional elements.
It Is Not Essential For Students To Know:
- It is not essential for students to know detailed biographical information of these characters or individuals.