Reasons Communities Form

Why do people form communities? Choose all that apply. (There are 3 correct answers.)

• to provide security

• to gain religious freedom

• to elect public officials

• to grow similar crops

• to provide material well-being

Food banks collect food from the community. What need do food banks meet?

• education

• safety and security

• transportation

• material well-being

You can help improve the well-being of your local community in all of the following ways EXCEPT...

• following the rules

• littering

• respecting others

• volunteering

What is one way our school community works together to help everyone?

• We follow rules in the hallway so everyone is safe and are not keeping classrooms from learning.

• We don't practice any drills, so we will have no idea what to do in an emergency.

• We are allowed to do whatever we want. Safety doesn't matter!

• We are allowed to play dangerous games on the playground.

How can Jack make the classroom community better?

• by being kind to other students

• by picking up trash from the street

• by cleaning the dishes after meals

• by using crosswalks when walking

What is a good title for this diagram?

• Religious Rights

• Gather Free Money

• Reasons Communities Form

• Social Distancing

Read the sentence. Today, rules and laws create order and protect people’s rights and property. What is the meaning of “laws” in the sentence?

• how to play a favorite game

• decrees made by the principal

• expectation for behavior at home

• formal rules that apply to everyone

Which statement is best supported by the photograph?

• People should feel safe to practice their religion.

• Public schools must educate all community citizens.

• Local leaders provide many recreational opportunities.

• Volunteering is important to improve local communities.