What is a community?

What is a community?

• A community is a group of animals living together

• A community is a type of currency used in ancient civilizations

• A community is a group of people living in the same area or sharing common interests, characteristics, or goals.

• A community is a type of weather phenomenon

Name two types of communities.

• Cities and Provinces

• Neighbourhood and sporting communities

• Homes and buildings

• Rural communities and Cities

What are some features of a community?

• People with the same values living and working in different places and not meeting up.

• Individuals doing the things they want without worrying about other people.

• People living, working or playing together that have shared values, common interests, social interactions, shared help and sense of being part of something.

• People with different values and beliefs trying to convince others to do what they want

How do communities help each other?

• Communities help each other by competing against each other.

• Communities help each other by spreading rumors and misinformation.

• Communities help each other by providing support, resources, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.

• Communities help each other by isolating themselves from others.

What are community resources?

• Community resources are physical locations within a community.

• Community resources are only available to a few people in a community.

• Community resources are useful things or services that can be used by everyone to improve everybody's life and wellbeing.

• Community resources are found on the internet and can be used by some people.

What is a virtual community?

• A virtual community is a form of virtual reality (VR) gaming where players compete against each other.

• A virtual community is an online social group (network) where people meet and talk through about shared interests or goals.

• A virtual community is a type of computer virus that spreads through the internet.

• A virtual community is a something where people gather together in a real place.

Why is it important to protect and save community resources?

• It uses resources faster.

• It causes harm to the environment.

• It supports sustainability, helps the environment and creates community well-being.

• It damages economic growth

Why is leadership important in a community?

• Leadership in a community causes confusion.

• Leadership in a community has no impact on people's.

• Leadership in a community provides direction and helps decision-making to keep the community happy and healthy.

• Leadership in a community leads to arguments and conflict.

How can individuals contribute to their community?

• By people doing things that help them, their family and friends.

• By ignoring community needs and concerns.

• By volunteering, supporting local businesses, joining in community events, promoting sustainability and working for positive change.

• By working alone, away from the rest of the community.