Communities Then and Now

Communities Then and Now

What is a Community?

​Purpose

​For the next three weeks, we are going to explore the different characteristics of communities. We’ll look at how history, culture, and geographical location can have a huge impact on a community, and we’ll examine the differences between communities in urban, suburban, and rural settings. In all communities, people need to work together and help one another.

​Please write down your answer to the Essential Question:

What is a Community?

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What is a community?

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What is a culture that you would love to learn more about?

history

Definition: refers to past events related to a particular place, subject, or group of people

Example: The United States government has a history that is over 200 years old.

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What do you know about your family's history?

geographical location

Definition: a person, place, or thing's exact position on Earth

Example

The small town's geographical location is right next to a lake

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How would you describe your town or city's geographical location?

unique

Definition: to be unlike anything or anyone else

Example: Different types of turtles have unique patterns on their shells.

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What is unique about you?

Vocabulary

Time!

Definition:

particular qualities that make something distinct or unique.

Example: House cats share many characteristics with tigers, like whiskers and night vision.

​Characteristics

Multiple Select

What characteristics do you think are important in a good leader?

• honesty

• laziness

• fairness

• compassion

Definition: the art, customs, and beliefs of a particular group of people.

Example: Cheese and bread are common foods in the french culture.

​Culture