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Using a Local Source is a free printable Kindergarten to Grade 2 social studies worksheet on using a source to study the past, aligned to C3 Framework indicator D2.His.10.K-2. It prints 2 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Using a Local Source

D2.His.10.K-2

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Look at the source, then answer the questions.

1.Look at the source, then answer the questions.

Oak Street Fair Poster

A poster on a lamp post, made by the Oak Street neighbors group. OAK STREET FAIR Saturday, June 12, from 11 until 4. Cake stall, games and music. The road will be closed to cars all day. Money raised will pay for new trees on the street.

  1. 1. Why did the neighbors make a poster?
  2. 2. What happens to the road that day?
  3. 3. What will the money pay for?
2.Look at the source, then answer the questions.

Letter About the New Playground

A letter sent to every house on Oak Street by the town council. Dear neighbor, The council is building a new playground on the old parking lot. Work will start in March and finish in June. There will be swings, a slide and a climbing frame. Come to the meeting on March 3 to tell us what you think. From the town council

  1. 1. Name two things the playground will have.
  2. 2. When will the work finish?
  3. 3. What is being built on the old parking lot?

LessonPrint · D2.His.10.K-2 · Set 2 · free to copy for classroom use

Answer key — Using a Local Source

Set 2. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.1. To tell people about the fair so they come. 2. The road will be closed to cars. 3. New trees on the street.
  2. 2.1. Swings and a slide. 2. In June. 3. A new playground.

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Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D2.His.10.K-2 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.