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City Island: Why is History Important?

A town with wood houses and buildings. A winding road in the center that has come to life with a face. On the road are horse drawn carts. There are lots of trees in the background. It is a drawn picture from the olden days.

As research for a class project, Watt talks to a 300-year-old road named Laney, who tells him about the development of City Island. Watch this video to find out why history is important.

City Island is a new series with stories that emphasize conflict resolution, cooperation, and city planning. Watt’s adventures teach us all about what it means to be a citizen of the amazing City Island. In addition to civics, the series touches on other related aspects of the Social Studies framework, such as geography and economics. Overall, the show highlights the benefits of a friendly community, and the fact that great ideas are our most precious resource! It's intended for children in grades PreK-2.

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