Communities
Define Community
A community is where people live, work, and play together.
What does volunteer mean?
A volunteer is a person who works freely, without pay.
Give two examples of how you show citizenship everyday
Picking up trash on the ground
Following school rules
Being respectful of other people and their property
Where can rights of Americans be found?
Some are listed in the Bill of Rights, which is part of the U.S. Constitution.
Give two examples of communities you are a part of.
School, Rossville, Mustard Seed, Church, etc.
What is a right?
A right is a freedom.
Read the example and decide if the characters are showing citizenship:
Every Wednesday, Samantha and Charlie go to Mr. Smith's house and take his trash cans to the curb
Yes!
They are showing citizenship by helping Mr. Smith with his trash cans.
Name one right that citizens have?
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Freedom to own property
etc.
Why do people live in communities?
People live in communities to share responsibility.
What does vote mean?
To vote means to make an official choice.
What is Habitat for Humanity?
A group that helps families build houses.
What is the right of assembly?
It is the right to meet whenever with other people to share ideas and opinions.
Why do communities have laws?
Laws help people get along with each other and to live safely.
What is responsibility?
A responsibility is something you should do for the common good.
Why is obeying laws an important responsibility?
It helps keep people safe.
What can happen if a person breaks a law?
The person may have to pay a fine or go to jail.
What kinds of people live in a community?
Families with young children
Elderly people
Young people
People from foreign countries
What is the common good?
Why did Arizona students build a house?
They wanted to help the community.
Why do people vote?
People vote to choose leaders or change laws.