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Symbols of State and National Pride
Identify key civic symbols of Massachusetts and the United States including the state flag, seal, chickadee, and American bald eagle.
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Active Citizenship and Community Action
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Explore how citizens participate in civic life, stay informed, voice opinions at public meetings, and volunteer to improve neighborhoods.
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Learning standards covered
3.T1.1Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeOn a current map of Massachusetts, use cardinal directions, map scales, legends, and titles to locate and describe the city or town where the school students attend is located, its local geographic features and historic landmarks, and their significance.
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.