Unit Plan

Our City and State

By  Tracey Roudez
  • Grades: 1–2

Overview

In this unit, students explore the world outside their homes and neighborhoods as they study facts about the city and state in which they live.

Objective

Students will:

  1. Research and record facts about their city and state.
  2. Write an informative paragraph about their city and state.

Lesson Plans for this Unit

Culminating Activity

Students will share their informative paragraphs with other classrooms.

Supporting Books

Books for Exploring American Cities and States

  • Subjects:
    Main Idea and Details, Content Area Reading, Research Skills, Expository Writing, Data Analysis, Real-World Math, Cities and States
  • Skills:
    Main Idea and Details, Social Studies, Public Speaking, Research Skills, Expository Writing
  • Duration:
    2 Weeks
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