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Second graders create picture webs to describe a place. They discuss the characteristics of life in the country, in a suburb, and in a city. They compare and contrast general environmental differences, and explore their immediate environment.

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cities, countries

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city, country, picture web, suburt, social studies
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2nd
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Social Studies & History
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