What is a community? What makes a community?
Generating and investigating questions about communities — what and where they are, how they form, and who participates in them — gives young learners an opportunity to engage in meaningful inquiry about a core aspect of civic life. A new primary source set from the Library of Congress features 18 items that help students identify, connect to, and expand on aspects of what makes communities function and thrive.
The set is highly visual, making the resource more accessible for young learners. It includes a teacher’s guide with ideas for using the set to explore concepts such as:
- community helpers,
- students as leaders in their community,
- how communities have changed over time, and
- examples of community in rural, urban, and suburban places.
By observing the everyday people, places, and activities of different communities, students can reflect on the idea that they are part of and can participate in their own communities.
We hope you enjoy the set and look forward to learning how you use the resource with your students. Please share your ideas and experiences in the comments!
Comments
Marvelous primary source set with engaging and inclusive images and ideas! I’ll certainly be using this in the TPS Teachers Network and beyond in professional development. Thank you!