This document discusses what a community is and provides examples of different types of communities such as rural, urban, and suburban. It defines key concepts like citizen, rule, right, and responsibility. It includes discussion questions about communities, laws, and being a good citizen. Videos are provided on topics like rules and responsibilities in communities. The document also discusses learning about one's own community, including its type, benefits, transportation, places, jobs, and rules.

1. What is a Community?Mr. StosuyGrade 2 – Session 1

2. CommunityPeople live in communities. Some people live close to each other. They are called neighbors. A community is a term for groups of people living in somewhat close area, and usually under common rules.Examples?

3. Video on CommunitiesVideo by UPS on how a community works.http://vimeo.com/725281

4. LawRules help people get along. Rules tell us what to do and what not to do. Community rules are called laws. Laws are rules we must all follow. They make a community a better place.Examples of laws?

5. CitizenA citizen is a member of a community, state, or country. Following laws is an important part of being a good citizen. Another way to be a good citizen is to help others.

6. ResponsibilityA person or thing for which one is responsible.Examples:The responsibility for this mess is yours!A child is a responsibility to its parents.

7. Needs and WantsNeeds: Things that people must have to live are called needs. Every person needs food, clothing, love, and shelter. Shelter is a place where people live. Wants: Wants are things people would like to have but do not need in order to live. People cannot buy everything that they want. Often they have to make a choice. Example:I need food to live.I want ice cream tonight.

8. DiscussionWhat is a community?What are some rules and laws that you and other citizens have to follow?How can you be a good citizen?Name some responsibilities that you have.What is the difference between needs and wants? What are some examples?

9. Final ProjectBrainstorming paperFinal Project OutlineFinal Project RubricBreak into groups

10. Rural, Urban, and Suburban CommunitiesMr. StosuyGrade 2 – Session 2

11. Rural CommunityA rural area is mostly farmland. You can see more land than houses. It resembles the characteristics of the country or country life.Examples:

12. Urban CommunityOne kind of community is an urban area. An urban area is a city and the places around it.Examples:New York CityChicagoLos Angeles

13. Suburban CommunityA suburb is a community that is near a city. The word part "sub" means near. The word part "urb" means city. Most suburbs are not as busy as cities. They have many parks and fields.

14. Videos on CommunitiesRural and Urban CommunitiesUrban, Suburban, and Ruralhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGUkjzPS9sUhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuF2o7SaRWU&feature=

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16. Rules, Rights, and Responsibilities in CommunitiesMr. StosuyGrade 2 – Session 3

17. Videos on Rules and ResponsibilitiesRules for CitizensResponsibilities of Citizenshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed8YLNk_nYA&feature=relmfuhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_EgBcf88yc

18. CitizenA citizen is a member of a community, state, or country. Following laws is an important part of being a good citizen. Another way to be a good citizen is to help others.

19. RuleAn authoritative regulation or direction concerning method or procedure, as for a court of law. The exercise of governmental authority or control.

20. RightAny claim, title, etc, that is morally just or legally granted as allowable or due to a person: I know my rights.Anything that accords with the principles of legal or moral justice. The fact or state of being in accordance with reason, truth, or accepted standards.

21. ResponsibilityA person or thing for which one is responsible.Examples:The responsibility for this mess is yours!A child is a responsibility to its parents.

22. DiscussionWhat did you learn from the videos?Name some rules that you have to follow.What are some of the rights that you have as a citizen?What are a few of the responsibilities that you have?

23. What is in my Community?Mr. StosuyGrade 2 – Session 4

24. Our Type of CommunityWhat is our type of community?Why?RuralUrbanSuburban

25. Benefits of our CommunityWhat benefits does our community provide for others?

26. TransportationWhat types of transportation do you see in our community?

27. Key Places and Type of HousingName some key places in our community, and the type of housing.

28. Key Individuals and JobsWhat type of important individuals and jobs are found in our community?

29. Rules and ResponsibilitiesWhat are the rules and responsibilities as citizens in our community?

30. DiscussionHow do we compare to other types of communities?How do we compare to the definition of our community?What did you learn about your community?How does your community compare to the ideal community?