Summary
This song zooms in from the national level to local government — mayors, city councils, and the everyday services closest to home like trash pickup, libraries, and parks. It helps kids see that government isn't only in the capital; a lot of it happens right where they live.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
A lot of government happens close to home, not far away in a capital city.
- What are some things local government takes care of?
- Who leads a town or city — what does a mayor or a city council do?
- What is one local service you used this week?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: local, mayor, services.
Try it: List two services your town provides and circle the one you use most.