Where do I Live?
What can communities do to save natural resources?
Communities can reduce and reuse resources.
What is something that all communities have in common?
What is houses, businesses, post office, banks, gas stations, etc.
What is a natural resource?
Materials and substances found in nature.
What makes Larned Special? (Mobile Project)
What is Fort Larned, Little Red School House, Swimming Pool, Splash Pad, Santa Fe Trail Museum, Community Center, State Hospital, Hospital, etc.
What is the culture of the people of Larned?
What is Beliefs/Religion, sporting events and supporting the local schools, pride in our community.
What are some examples of natural resources?
What is wind, water, minerals, forests, soil.
What buildings and businesses were in Larned in the past when it began?
What is a hospital, a college, cement business, hotels, a grain elevator, theater, etc.
What are some traditions in Larned?
What is a Veteran's day parade, 4th of July Fireworks, American Holidays, and the County Fair, Lighting the Water Tower, Santa Fe Trail Days, Fort Larned events, etc.
What is a citizen?
A citizen is member of a community.
When you grow up, what kind of community do you hope to live in and why?
Check Student Responses-
Why do people live near rivers?
People live near rivers because they use them as a source of electricity.
What type of jobs are available in your community?
Types of jobs are Teachers, Clerks, Postman, Police Officer, Firefighter, Nurse, Doctor, etc.
What is a tradition you do with your family that you want to carry on when you get older?
Check Student Answers-Driving around looking at Christmas Lights, Exchanging gifts with younger siblings on Christmas Eve, Serving Food at the Local Food Bank, Volunteering to pick up trash in your community, etc.
How do communities have laws?
Communities have laws from their local government.
What is a community?
A community is a place where people live, work and play.
What are farmers doing during harvest?
Farmers are gathering crops at the end of the growing season.
What is an anthem?
What is a song of loyalty to a nation?
What are people called who share the same language, culture and way of life?
Ethnic Group