Your special town
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In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore unique and special features of their hometown and then create a presentation or performance that could be used to welcome visitors to the town. Activities in this lesson engage students in performance, creation of a media product, and development of presentation skills.
Students will:
- discuss the special qualities of their home town;
- draw pictures of their home town, and compare each other’s drawings to gain a clear understanding of what students think is unique and special about the town; and
- create a presentation or performance that could be used to welcome visitors to the town.
Xpeditions provides detailed directions and suggestions for assessment and extension activities.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Social Studies (2003)
Grade 2
- Goal 5: The learner will understand the relationship between people and geography in various communities.
- Objective 5.03: Compare and contrast the physical features of communities and regions.
- Objective 5.05: Interpret maps, charts, and pictures of locations.
- Objective 5.06: Identify and describe the people, vegetation, and animal life specific to certain regions and describe their interdependence.
