1. What is a Community? Mr. Stosuy Grade 2 – Session 1
2. Community People live in communities. Some people live close to each other. They are called neighbors. A community is a term for groups of people living in somewhat close area, and usually under common rules. Examples?
3. Video on Communities Video by UPS on how a community works. http://vimeo.com/725281
4. Law Rules help people get along. Rules tell us what to do and what not to do. Community rules are called laws. Laws are rules we must all follow. They make a community a better place. Examples of laws?
5. Citizen A citizen is a member of a community, state, or country. Following laws is an important part of being a good citizen. Another way to be a good citizen is to help others.
6. Responsibility A person or thing for which one is responsible. Examples: The responsibility for this mess is yours! A child is a responsibility to its parents.
7. Needs and Wants Needs: Things that people must have to live are called needs. Every person needs food, clothing, love, and shelter. Shelter is a place where people live. Wants: Wants are things people would like to have but do not need in order to live. People cannot buy everything that they want. Often they have to make a choice. Example: I need food to live. I want ice cream tonight.
8. Discussion What is a community? What are some rules and laws that you and other citizens have to follow? How can you be a good citizen? Name some responsibilities that you have. What is the difference between needs and wants? What are some examples?
10. Rural, Urban, and Suburban Communities Mr. Stosuy Grade 2 – Session 2
11. Rural Community A rural area is mostly farmland. You can see more land than houses. It resembles the characteristics of the country or country life. Examples:
12. Urban Community One kind of community is an urban area. An urban area is a city and the places around it. Examples: New York City Chicago Los Angeles
13. Suburban Community A suburb is a community that is near a city. The word part "sub" means near. The word part "urb" means city. Most suburbs are not as busy as cities. They have many parks and fields.
14. Videos on Communities Rural and Urban Communities Urban, Suburban, and Rural http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGUkjzPS9sU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuF2o7SaRWU&feature=
16. Rules, Rights, and Responsibilities in Communities Mr. Stosuy Grade 2 – Session 3
17. Videos on Rules and Responsibilities Rules for Citizens Responsibilities of Citizens http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed8YLNk_nYA&feature=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_EgBcf88yc
18. Citizen A citizen is a member of a community, state, or country. Following laws is an important part of being a good citizen. Another way to be a good citizen is to help others.
19. Rule An authoritative regulation or direction concerning method or procedure, as for a court of law. The exercise of governmental authority or control.
20. Right Any claim, title, etc, that is morally just or legally granted as allowable or due to a person: I know my rights. Anything that accords with the principles of legal or moral justice. The fact or state of being in accordance with reason, truth, or accepted standards.
21. Responsibility A person or thing for which one is responsible. Examples: The responsibility for this mess is yours! A child is a responsibility to its parents.
22. Discussion What did you learn from the videos? Name some rules that you have to follow. What are some of the rights that you have as a citizen? What are a few of the responsibilities that you have?
23. What is in my Community? Mr. Stosuy Grade 2 – Session 4
24. Our Type of Community What is our type of community? Why? Rural Urban Suburban
25. Benefits of our Community What benefits does our community provide for others?
30. Discussion How do we compare to other types of communities? How do we compare to the definition of our community? What did you learn about your community? How does your community compare to the ideal community?
