Communities and Their Important Roles

Understanding How People Work Together Grade 5 Social Studies

What Makes a Community?

Think about where you live... What do you see around you? Who are the people that help you every day?

Three Types of Communities

Urban Communities - Cities with tall buildings and lots of people Suburban Communities - Towns with houses and some businesses Rural Communities - Countryside with farms and open spaces

Urban Community Helpers

Suburban vs Rural Communities

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Community Role Model Activity

Work in groups of 4 students Create a poster showing your assigned community type Include pictures and drawings of community helpers Show how these people work together

How Communities Work Together

Rural farmers grow food for everyone Cities make products that rural areas need Suburban communities connect cities and countryside People move between communities for work and fun

Remember This Important Idea

"Every person in a community has an important role to play. When we work together, we make our communities stronger and better places to live."