Lesson 2 - Social Studies - Communities, Rules and Laws

Question 1

What is a community?

Answer 1

A place where people live, work, play and have fun together.Business, homes and places that entertain us can be found in a community.

Question 2

What are characteristics of an urban community?

Answer 2

Located in a city.Tall buildings and busy streets.Large populations (plenty of people)Example - think of New Orleans.

Question 3

What are characteristics of a suburban community?

Answer 3

Close to a large city.Houses along the streets.Trees by the streets and houses.Many people who live here have to drive to the city (urban) to go to work.Example - think of Mimosa or Kenner or Metairie.

Question 4

What are characteristics of a rural community?

Answer 4

CountrysideTowns are far apart.Small populations (few people).Lots of hills, forests, or grassy fields.Example - think of a house in the middle of the country or the forest.

Question 5

What is a rule?

Answer 5

Something that parents, teachers, or owners of homes or buildings create that others must obey.

Question 6

What are some examples of rules?

Answer 6

Clean your room.Raise your hand before speaking.Walk in the hallways.No pets allowed in apartment complex.

Question 7

What is a law?

Answer 7

A rule that is made by the government that everyone must obey.

Question 8

What are some examples of laws?

Answer 8

Stop at stop signs.Wear your seat belt.Go to school.Obey the speed limit.