Children in Action

metal scrap collection

Overview

From recycling materials during World War II to wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, children have helped meet community goals during times of need. In this inquiry, children explore how voluntarism and civic action of children has been important to their community in the past as well as today.

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Grade

Early Elementary

Subjects

Civics, Social Studies

Length

40 minutes minutes

Topics

community, Franklin D. Roosevelt, letters, photographs, recycling, service, World War II

Author

KidCitizen