Our Community Over Time · Past, Present, & Future

Planning for the Future

How communities make plans for growth, including new parks, roads, and environmental protection.

Key Questions

  1. 1What problems might our community face in 20 years?
  2. 2How can we make our community a better place for everyone?
  3. 3Why do cities need to plan before they build new things?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D4.7.3-5C3: D2.Civ.14.3-5
Grade: 3rd Grade
Subject: Communities & Regions
Unit: Our Community Over Time
Period: Past, Present, & Future

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