What Is a Community?
Communities Are Different
Communities Near and Far
100

What is a community?

A group of people who live and work in the same place.
100

What is a climate? 

The weather that a place has over a long period of time. 
100

What is a nation? Give 2 examples.

A nation is a country, that is an area of land with its own people and laws. 

200
Who are citizens?

The people who live in and belong to a community.

200

Name and describe 2 different places and their climates.

Deserts are hot and dry. They are cold at night.

Mountains are cold and snowy. 

200

What are some ways that people communicate?

Phone; internet resources such as email or social media; letters

300

What makes up a culture?

Foods, clothing, music, and art. 

300
What landforms or bodies of water are found near your community?

Lakes, rivers, mountains. 

300
What is a sister city?

Communities in different nations who become partners to learn more about each other. 

400

Why is a government an important part of a community. 

The group of people in a government make laws for their community, state, or country. They talk and solve problems. 

400

Some communities are older, with a lot of rich history and older buildings. Other towns are newer, with little history and newer buildings. Would you rather live in a new community or and older one and why?

Open ended

400

Why are sister cities formed?

To share ideas and help each other. 

500

What might life be like in a community without businesses? 

People would not have their needs and wants met. Examples of this would be food, clothing, and a place to live. 

500

How are communities different?

Each community has its own history and were formed for different reasons. Different communities have different businesses based on the needs of the people living there. 

500

Why is it important to communicate with people in other nations?

People can learn from each other to help their communities in new ways that they never thought of. 

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