Community Service: Washington Chapter

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Overview

Students analyze primary source photographs and newspaper articles to explore the importance of community service then and now.

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Grade

Elementary

Subjects

Civics, Social Studies

Length

40-60 minutes

Topics

Red Cross, civic engagement, community, community service, guided primary source analysis

Author

Primary Source Nexus

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