trustfulness, justice, equality, respect for oneself and others, responsible in daily life
100
Who are the First Responders?
Firefighters, police officers, emergency services, & military
100
Why do people migrate to new communities?
Need for security, religious freedom, law and order, material well being, & better living conditions
100
What was the first permanent settlement in the New World?
Jamestown
100
Who is a person that is one of the first to explore or settle a new country or area?
Pioneer
200
What are examples of nonprofit organizations?
American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, Make A Wish, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Locks of Love
200
Who provides community safety and acts to reduce crime by enforcing the laws?
Police Officers
200
What impact does Christopher Columbus' discovery have on our community?
The existence of the United States was made possible by the "discovery" of America. The creation of the United States helped us move towards democracy.
200
Who was the American pioneer that organized the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton
200
What was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony?
Mayflower Compact
300
What can you do to improve your community?
Answers will vary: volunteer at a school, senior center, hospital, or animal shelter; pick up trash; organize a food drive; get involved in city government; coach a youth sports team; give blood
300
What organization protects our country?
Military
300
Who is Daniel Boone?
He was an American pioneer and hunter who settled Kentucky and blazed the Wilderness Road.
300
Who is our state leader?
Governor Rick Perry
300
What is moving from one region to another?
Migrate
400
What is the common good?
Any action that is shared and beneficial to the members of a community
400
What organizations ensure public safety and health during emergencies?
Police, fire and rescue service, & emergency medical services
400
Who were the Founding Fathers?
They were political leaders and statemen during the American Revolution who signed the United States Declaration of Independence.
400
Where is our nation's capital located?
Washington D.C.
400
What is the group of people living together in one area or region?
Community
500
What is an example of a community change?
Answers will vary: A new stop sign is put up in a busy intersection due to the efforts of one concerned citizen
500
Who fights fires, rescues people, & teaches about fire prevention?
Firefighters
500
Who was Juan de Onate?
He was a Spanish explorer who established the colony of New Mexico for Spain.
500
Where is our state's capital located?
Austin, Texas
500
Who is a person that investigates unknown regions?