Learning Together at School
What is a group? Give an example of a group.
A number of people who have something in common. Example: a soccer team
What is a neighborhood?
A place where people live
What is a map?
A drawing that shows how a place looks from above
What are laws? Why do we have laws?
Rules for a community. Example: to keep people safe
What country do we live in?
America
What is a leader? Give an example of someone who is a leader.
Someone who takes responsibility for a group to get a job done
Example of a leader: principal, captain, etc.
Give 1-2 examples of needs.
Examples: food, clothing, and a safe place to live
If you are making a map, would use a photo that shows a place from above or at eye level? Why?
From above, it would show a more complete view of the area.
What are goods? Provide an example.
Things people make or grow to sell. Example: clothes, fresh flowers, books, etc.
What is a citizen?
A group of people who belong to a community
Why do you think it is necessary for most groups to have rules?
Rules help people get the job done by knowing what to do and knowing what not to do.
What is a community?
A place where people live, work, play, and help each other
What is a compass rose? Where are the four main directions?
A compass rose gives the directions on a map. The four main directions are north, south, east, and west.
Name a service job someone might do in a city.
Examples: Bus driver, waitress, window washer, police officer, firefighter
How are Americans different?
Live in different places, eat different foods, and work at different jobs
Why do you think some children work in groups while others work alone on a project?
Small jobs can be done by one person, but other jobs may be too difficult for just one person.
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Some people like to work in groups, and other likes to work alone.
Name 3 workers who provide goods or services that people in communities need.
Examples: garbage truck workers, firefighters, EMT (ambulance), grocery story clerk, police officers
Look at the map on p. 39. What is east of the parking lot?
Tickets
Why are there skyscrapers in big cities?
More people can live and work using less land.
How are Americans alike?
We follow our country's laws. We work together to make our country a great place to live. We live in a free country.
What is NOT an example of a group? Family, team, leader, Americans
leader
Give an example of a law in your community.
Look at the map on p. 39. What is south of the tickets?
Woods
What might it be like in your community if there were no laws?
People might not get along or be safe.
What does a good citizen do? What does a good citizen NOT do?
Examples: respect others' property, care for the earth, respect their country Examples: Litter, fight