As students examine primary and secondary sources from a variety of time periods, they begin to understand how characteristics of the local community have changed over time. Community is defined as a group of people residing in the same locality and under the same government.
Characteristics for analysis include: businesses; architecture; physical features; employment; education; transportation; technology; religion; and recreation.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Analyze, organize, and present historical information about a characteristic of the local community that has changed over time.