Communities Quarterly Review

Changes Over Time

Why would this area change?

Changes

Locations change over time based on the needs of the people. More people in an area means more need for roads and transportation. More schools are needed when areas build more houses and neighborhoods.

Multiple Choice

Over time, more people moved and more houses were built here. What likely would change?

• There would be more animals

• The road would be paved so cars can get to the houses.

• More people would cause more land to be farmed.

• The house would be torn down.

Changes for Reasons

Communities change things for different reasons. Building more schools is a change for EDUCATION. Building more highways and adding stop signs is a change for TRANSPORTATION. Improving phone lines and internet connections is a change for COMMUNICATION. Adding more meeting rooms to a city building or making a bigger Town Hall is an improvement to GOVERNMENT.

Categorize

Options (15)

Improving the Town Hall

Building a new elementary school.

Adding stop signs in a neighborhood

New phone lines are added to rural areas.

Implementing a new recycling program

Renovating the city park

Establishing a community safety initiative

Hosting a town hall meeting for residents

Launching a scholarship program for students.

Implementing after-school tutoring sessions.

Installing bike lanes on main roads

Upgrading public transit schedules

Building a new bus terminal

Launching a community newsletter.

Establishing a local radio station.

Sort each change into the right category.

Government

Education

Transportation

Communication

Multiple Choice

Which city listed is the farthest West?

• Odessa

• Dallas

• Laredo

• Amarillo

Types of Communities

Rural- Farmland in the country, few people, crops and livestock
Urban- Cities, large buildings, a lot of people, many roads, noisy
Suburban- Neighborhoods outside of a city, close enough to drive to and from the city every day, yards, streets, parks

Multiple Select

Choose THREE choices that align with a suburban community.

• Large buildings and local transportation such as a subway

• Drive to the city for work or school each day

• Use parks to play and spend time outside

• Use farming equipment to take care of cattle.

• Use local internet to learn news about their town.

Word Cloud

Write one word to describe our community.