Government Helps Our Community
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Government Helps Our Community
Grade 2 Social Studies Understanding How Government Serves Us
What Do You Think?
Who helps keep our town safe? Who makes sure our schools run well? Who fixes the roads when they have holes?
What is Government?
Government is a group of people who work together They make rules to keep us safe They provide services to help our community Government workers are called public servants
Why Do We Need Government?
{"left":"To make fair rules for everyone\nTo keep people safe\nTo provide important services\nTo help solve community problems","right":"Without rules, things would be confusing\nWe need helpers when emergencies happen\nSome things are too big for one person to do\nGovernment makes sure everyone is treated fairly"}
Government Helpers Match Game
Look at the pictures of community helpers Match each helper to what they do Police Officer - Keeps us safe Firefighter - Puts out fires Mayor - Leads the city Teacher - Helps us learn
How Government Helps Our Community
Provides schools for learning Has police to keep us safe Sends firefighters to help in emergencies Fixes roads and sidewalks Runs libraries with free books Makes sure our water is clean
Remember This Important Idea
Government workers are helpers who serve our whole community to make life better and safer for everyone.
What Did We Learn?
Government is a group of people who... We need government because... One way government helps my community is... Share your answer with a partner!