My Community Connections

My Community Connections: A Guide for Teachers

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Complete Handbook (961 KB)

Part 1 (562 KB)

Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Student Projects
Project Goals, Exploring Your Community: Past, Present and Future -- Project 1

Part 2 (78 KB)

Project 2
Extension Activity Ideas
Resources

Part 3 (397 KB)

Ask an Expert
National Content Standards
Student Self-Evaluation Rubric
Venn Diagram
Oral Interviews

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