Understanding Community Roles and Functions

The video explains what a community is, highlighting the various jobs people do and the difference between needs and wants. It discusses the economy, trade, natural resources, agriculture, and manufacturing. The roles of community services, government, and volunteering are also covered, emphasizing their importance in community growth.

What is a community?

• A place where people live alone

• A group of people living together

• A type of job

• A type of building

Why do most people work?

• To pass time

• To travel

• To earn money

• To meet new people

Which of the following is a need?

• Vacations

• Toys

• Video games

• Food

What is a producer?

• A person who buys goods

• A person who provides a service

• A person who creates a product

• A person who manages a store

What is the role of a service provider?

• To sell products

• To create goods

• To manage resources

• To provide a service

What is agriculture?

• The business of making cars

• The business of providing services

• The business of trading goods

• The business of growing crops and raising animals

What is manufacturing?

• The process of providing education

• The process of trading services

• The process of making things

• The process of growing crops

Who helps keep the community safe?

• Teachers

• Firefighters and police

• Farmers

• Manufacturers

What is the role of volunteers in a community?

• To manage businesses

• To help others without pay

• To earn money

• To create laws

Who makes laws in a community?

• Teachers

• Government workers

• Volunteers

• Firefighters