This is a 1 hour, lightly scripted, Social Studies lesson, is perfect for your second graders or even third graders. It answers the Essential Question: What are the functions of a governing society?Students will:Learn what makes a community run with a focus on economy, people and laws.Create their own communities with established rules and infrastructure.Addresses the Civics K-2 subject: Describe how communities work to accomplish common tasks, establish responsibilities, and fulfill roles of au