Social Studies: Communities

A group people who live together is called

• household
• neighborhood
• community
• village

Match the following

• Keeps us safe

• Don't steal

• Protects the property of others

• Don't shout out when it's your turn

• Respects one another

• Never run with scissors

Which of the following are characteristics of a good community member?

• Respectful

• Selfish

• Grumpy

• Kind

• Caring

Why do people form communities?

• To live alone and avoid interaction with others

• To work together and support each other

• To create conflicts and problems

• To have power and control over others

What are rules and laws important for?

• To make people unhappy

• To create chaos and disorder

• To keep people safe and organized

• To limit people's freedom

How do communities work together to solve problems?

• By blaming others and avoiding responsibility

• By working together and finding solutions

• By creating more problems and conflicts

• By ignoring the problems and hoping they go away

What happens to communities over time?

• They stay exactly the same forever

• They become less important and disappear

• They grow and change to meet new needs

• They become smaller and less connected