Our Community and Citizenship · Civics and Local Life
Being a Good Citizen
Students explore how individuals contribute to their community through kindness, following rules, and volunteering.
Key Questions
- 1What are the responsibilities of a citizen?
- 2Why do communities have rules and laws?
- 3How can a second grader make their community better?
Common Core State Standards
C3: D2.Civ.2.K-2C3: D4.7.K-2
Grade: 2nd Grade
Subject: Communities Near & Far
Unit: Our Community and Citizenship
Period: Civics and Local Life
Suggested Methodologies
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