This Grade 1 unit explores U.S. communities in a historical context. By exploring their own community's buildings and services of both long ago and today, children in non-Native American communities are introduced to concepts of change, continuity and geography in a local context. Lessons begin with picture books that introduce a community history concept. Students then further explore the theme using local sources, e.g., historic photographs, and doing creative activities.

Concepts

communities, native americans

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Additional Tags

before colonization, building a community, building a town, community history, early communities, pre-european settlers, early family life and community in america

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