Exeter NH's Rich History
Reflect on what you have learned about the 10 themes of social studies through your readings and research and through the lens of K-8 learners and their learning needs in today's world. My understanding of this beautiful town grew exponentially through research in preparing for this social studies unit. I decided to focus my unit on New Hampshire and at times, specifically on our town of Exeter. I work and live in Exeter and this lesson plan unit is focused on geography standards for 2nd grade students. As I drove through the quaint downtown of Exeter for the first time 6 years ago it was a truly romantic experience - I swear there were sweeping strings of an orchestra playing and I thought to myself, I would love to live here. A walkable town with a charming down town, a body of water (river cascading through the down town area), a beautiful public library and a solid school system. If you have ever been to Exeter you know that all of the check boxes are filled. To be honest, fi...