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Rules and Laws of the Community

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Second graders recognize and identify the need for rules in school. They also discuss the importance of safety rules at school, home, and in the community. They illustrate a rule which they have learned in class, and write letters to the President.

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rules, laws

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Community, Graph, laws, rules, social studies
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Grade
2nd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
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Research
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