mrs. hoff, a third-grade teacher, is preparing a unit for her social studies class on communities. students will work together in groups to discuss the components that are needed to make a community. with the individual portion of the unit, mrs. hoff will require students to demonstrate their understanding of communities by planning a community of their own. she designs a packet that outlines requirements for the assignment and includes internet resources where students can turn to for assistance. she sends the packet home with the students and post the information about the activities of this unit on her school web page.