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Community and Me

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First and second graders view art work, have group and class discussions, listen to stories, write themes, make notes, conduct interviews, graph results, chart findings, and plan a career day. These ambitious lessons should lead your charges to a greater understanding of what community is, and how it is built.

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robert harris, building community

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building community, robert harris, Community, math
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Grade
1st - 2nd
Subjects
Math
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Duration
3 days
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Collaborative Learning
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