Unit Overview/Summary - FOCUS:  

Communities within the United States are made up of diverse individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth of their city, town, or state. Sources can be used to learn about past or present national, state, and local leaders. In this unit, second graders will learn how to develop questions about these diverse individuals. Students will also investigate why national and state observances are important. 

Unit Duration:

20 days Two 30-minute sessions per week x 10 weeks