Local History
Social Studies
Local History starts at 2 and continues till grade 5.
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Describe how transportation in your community has changed over time.
Describe how your community celebrates its history.
Describe one important event that happened in your community’s history.
Describe the importance of learning about your local history.
Describe the role of your local government in keeping the community safe.
Name one important law or rule that helps keep your community safe.
Name one local business that has been in your community for more than 50 years.
Name one way your community has changed in the last 100 years.
The first school in your community was built in which century? (1) 17th century (2) 18th century (3) 19th century (4) 20th century
Which industry was most important to your community’s early growth? (1) Farming (2) Mining (3) Technology (4) Tourism
Which of the following best describes the climate of your local area? (1) Hot and dry (2) Cold and snowy (3) Mild and rainy (4) Hot and humid
Which of the following best describes the main reason your community was founded? (1) Trade (2) Military base (3) Religious freedom (4) Vacation spot
Fill in the blank: The first hospital in your community was called __________.
Fill in the blank: The first mayor of your city or town was __________.
Fill in the blank: The first newspaper in your community was called __________.
Fill in the blank: The first train arrived in your community in the year __________.
True or False: Your community has a public library that is over 50 years old.
True or False: Your community has a sister city in another country.
True or False: Your community has always had the same name.
True or False: Your community was once a farming community.
