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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 Common Core standard 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 pupils 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.

Letter About the New Playground

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

  1. 1. Why does the council want people at the meeting?
  2. 2. When will the work finish?
  3. 3. Name two things the playground will have.
2.Look at the source, then answer the questions.

Oak Street Fair Poster

A poster on a lamp post, made by the Oak Street neighbours group. OAK STREET FAIR Saturday 12 June, 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 neighbours make a poster?
  2. 2. What will the money pay for?
  3. 3. When does the fair start?

LessonPrint · D2.His.10.K-2 · Set 9 · free to copy for classroom use

Answer key — Using a Local Source

Set 9. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.1. To tell the council what they think about the playground. 2. In June. 3. Swings and a slide.
  2. 2.1. To tell people about the fair so they come. 2. New trees on the street. 3. At 11 on Saturday 12 June.

More practice for D2.His.10.K-2

Explain how a source helps you study the past.

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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.