Vocab
This is a place where people live, work, and share interests together.
Community
Fill in the blank: This is _______ (my/mine) notebook.
my
Name ONE place in a community where people can borrow books.
Library
Name ONE type of home where people live.
a house, apartment, flat, townhouse, duplex, mobile home, igloo, tent, or caravan
This word means the customs, arts, and social institutions of a group of people.
Culture
This is a person who lives near you, often in the same street or building.
neighbor
Fill in the blank: The school is _______ the park and the bank. (between / next to)
between
Name ONE community service that helps keep people safe.
police station, fire station, or hospital
This type of home is in a large building with many homes.
an apartment (or flat)
This word means qualities that make a person or group who they are.
Identity
This is a person who moves from one country to another to live.
Immigrant
Fill in the blank: I _______ (will / am going to) volunteer at the food bank because I already signed up.
am going to (Planned decision)
What service do they provide?
1. Hospital, 2. School, 3. Post Office, 4. Bank
1 - Medical care, 2 - Education, 3 - Send mail, 4 - Store money
My house is on wheels. What is it?
An RV/ caravan
Name ONE reason why communities are important.
Answers may include: They help people make friends, feel safe, learn new skills, support each other, or feel less lonely.
This word means the basic physical systems of a community, like roads, water, and electricity.
Infrastructure
Fill in the blank: The city _______ (build) a new hospital next year.
will build, is going to build
Name TWO jobs in a community AND describe what each person does.
Answers may include: Teacher - teaches students; Doctor - helps sick people; Police officer - keeps people safe; Firefighter - puts out fires; Veterinarian - helps animals.
Name TWO types of homes AND give ONE advantage of each.
Apartment - close to city services; House - more space/privacy; Farmhouse - quiet/peaceful; Underground home - cool in summer. (Any two + advantage)
Which is NOT a benefit of community: meeting new people, feeling lonely, learning new skills, feeling safe?
feeling lonely
This word means the careful management and protection of resources like energy or water.
Conservation
Correct the mistake: "My brothers's bicycles are in the garage."
My brothers' bicycles are in the garage (Plural possessive)
I drive a large red vehicle with flashing lights. I help people who are in danger. What is my job?
Firefighter
Why do people in Coober Pedy, Australia, live underground?
because it is very hot (over 40°C) and it is cool underground
I join a community sports team. I make new friends and learn to work with others. What is the benefit of community participation shown here?
friendship / teamwork / belonging