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Communities

Communities. Edited by Mrs. Martin. What is a community?. A COMMUNITY is a place where people: Work Play Live. Three types of communities are:. Urban - a large community with many people and large buildings; a city. The city of Syracuse is an example of an urban community.

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Communities

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  1. Communities Edited by Mrs. Martin c. 11-02 KL

  2. What is a community? c. 11-02 KL

  3. A COMMUNITY is a place where people: • Work • Play • Live c. 11-02 KL

  4. Three types of communities are: • Urban- a large community with many people and large buildings; a city c. 11-02 KL

  5. The city of Syracuse is an example of an urban community. c. 11-02 KL

  6. Three types of communities are: • Suburb- a medium-sized community near a large city, houses are close together, you may see parks and malls c. 11-02 KL

  7. Fayetteville is a suburb of Syracuse. c. 11-02 KL

  8. Three types of communities are: • Rural-a community where houses are far apart, there are a smaller number of people, and you may see farms and forests c. 11-02 KL

  9. Our town, Vernon is part of a rural community. c. 11-02 KL

  10. Three types of communities are: • Urban- a large community with many people and large buildings, a city • Suburb- a medium-sized community near a large city, houses are close together, you may see parks and malls • Rural-a community where houses are far apart, there are a smaller number of people, and you may see farms and forests c. 11-02 KL

  11. We live in communities. • All communities have places where people live. • Homes are different in different communities. • Urban communities may have high rise apartments and town houses. These home are close together there is not a lot of open spaces or yards. c. 11-02 KL

  12. We live in communities. • All communities have places where people live. • Homes are different in different communities. • Suburbs may have houses with lawns but with close neighbors. There may also be apartment buildings. c. 11-02 KL

  13. We live in communities. • All communities have places where people live. • Homes are different in different communities. • Rural areas may have houses that are farther apart, on large areas of land with trees. c. 11-02 KL

  14. We work in communities. • All communities have places to work. • Different communities have different jobs. • Urban communities may have office workers, store clerks, taxi drivers. c. 11-02 KL

  15. We work in communities. • All communities have places to work. • Different communities have different jobs. • Suburban communities may have many of the same jobs as in an urban community. Many times people who live in a suburb will drive or commute to a city to work. Many jobs in the suburbs are service jobs: jobs that help the people who live in the suburbs c. 11-02 KL

  16. Service jobs you may find in suburb. • Nurses, doctors, teachers, waiter/waitress, postal worker, police officer and more! c. 11-02 KL

  17. We work in communities. • All communities have places to work. • Different communities have different jobs. • Rural communities may have farmers. It may also have more service type jobs. There may also be people who drive to a city, or suburb to work from the rural community. c. 11-02 KL

  18. We work in communities. • All communities have places to work. • Different communities have different jobs. • Urban communities may have office workers, store clerks, taxi drivers, and factory workers. • Suburban communities have many service type jobs. • Rural communities may have farmers. It also has service type jobs. Can you add some? c. 11-02 KL

  19. We play in communities. • All communities have places to play. • Different communities have different places to play. • Urban communities may have a large central park or an indoor gym. c. 11-02 KL

  20. We play in communities. • All communities have places to play. • Different communities have different places to play. • Suburban communities may have neighborhood parks with playgrounds and baseball teams. c. 11-02 KL

  21. We play in communities. • All communities have places to play. • Different communities have different places to play. • Rural communities may have community parks and fields or county fairs. c. 11-02 KL

  22. We play in communities. • All communities have places to play. • Different communities have different places to play. • Urban communities may have a large central park or an indoor gym. • Suburban communities may have neighborhood parks with playgrounds and baseball teams. • Rural communities may have community parks and fields or county fairs. Where do you play? c. 11-02 KL

  23. A COMMUNITY is a place where people: • Work • Play • Live c. 11-02 KL

  24. Transportation • The movement of goods or people from one place to another. c. 11-02 KL

  25. Forms of transportation • There are many different forms of transportation. • Can you name some? c. 11-02 KL

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  27. Population • The number of people who live in an area c. 11-02 KL

  28. Pie Charts • Pie charts are circle shaped graphs, look like a pie • Pie charts or graphs are often used to help us view information in social studies. They are especially helpful when looking at population. c. 11-02 KL

  29. Here is a sample pie chart about Lunch. c. 11-02 KL

  30. Pie charts can be used to show change. Notice the difference between a regular lunch day and pizza day. c. 11-02 KL

  31. Location • Location refers to where people live • For example the location of your home is either Vernon or Vernon Center c. 11-02 KL

  32. Questions: • What are three characteristics that define a community? • How is a Rural community different from an Urban community? • How are they the same? • What might you see in a Suburb? • Can you name an example of an Urban community? A Rural community? A Suburb? c. 11-02 KL

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