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Essential Public Services in Our Communities
Identify public services provided by local government, including police, firefighters, paramedics, libraries, and public works.
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Local Government and Civic Life in Massachusetts
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Explain why communities need government, how city and town governments in Massachusetts are organized, and how public services are funded.
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Learning standards covered
3.T1.3Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeExplain why classrooms, schools, towns, and cities have governments, what governments do, how local governments are organized in Massachusetts, and how people participate in and contribute to their communities.
3.T1.3.bMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Gradecity and town governments provide a way for people to participate in making decisions about providing services, spending funds, protecting rights, and providing community safety