Social Studies

My Community and Other United States Communities

MAJOR UNDERSTANDINGS:

• A community is a group of people that live, work, and help each other to meet their wants and needs.

• There are rural, urban and suburban communities in the United States and each type of community has similarities and differences.

• I live in a suburban community.

• Each type of community is influenced by geographic and environmental factors.

• Each type of community provides facilities and services to help meet the wants and needs of its residents.

• Citizens have roles and responsibilities in their communities.