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Second graders investigate the business community in their own town. They design interview questions before interviewing business people. They look at what type of good and services are offered in their area. They design a multimedia presentation, including digital pictures, that shows their home, a community business, and the people who work there.

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suburban communities, types of communities, local businesses

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local businesses, suburbs, english language arts
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2nd
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English Language Arts
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