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Cities and towns vary in terms of population, structure of government, history, natural resources, economy and business as well as location, geographic features and culture and how these have changed over time. In this unit, students will study the Lexington they live in.  They will be able to describe the type of government and important roles within the government.  They will be able to identify natural resources and key businesses in Lexington and the role they play in the economy.  Students will use research skills to learn about and be able to describe historical events that occurred in Lexington as well as famous people or animals (Horses, Lexington, KY).   Students will also research how Lexington has changed over time and predict how Lexington might change in the future.  They will compare their findings to students who live in other “Lexingtons” using technology.
 
  Essential Questions: Are all cities structured alike?  In what ways does a city change over time?
  Timeline:

Week 1:  Introduction on the blog. What is the name of your school?  Where is your Lexington located (county and state)?  What is the population of your Lexington?What do you like best about living where you do?

Week 2:  Geography:
What are some geographic features where you live?  Are they used for tourism or recreation? Have they changed over time? How do these features impact your Lexingon's economy?

Week 3: Government:
How is the government of your Lexington structured?  Do you have a mayor or a city manager?  Do you have a city council?  Do you have important city workers?  Who are they?  How does the government help your city or town?

Week 4:  Economy:
Do you have any large businesses where you live?  Where do most people work?  Do you have local taxes to help pay for streets and schools?  Has your town grown or become smaller over time?  How has economy effected this?

Week 5:  History and Culture
Research the history of your Lexington.  Where did the name come from?  Are there important historical places where you live?  Are there important or famous people from your Lexington?  Did your Lexington play a role in a significant part of history?