Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: National Highway Safety Report and You
Look over resources with car accident reports, highway safety data, etc. Students will evaluate a local issue of road safety and build a report based on the researched data.
Other
Hud Kids: Field Trip to the Park
In this trip to the park, several different areas can be chosen (nature trail, visitor center, etc.). Once an area of concentration has been chosen, the various objects in the park are linked to provide specific information.
Organization for Community Networks
Organization for Community Networks: Community Helpers
The purpose of this online lesson plan is to help the children realize that it takes many, varied jobs for a city or town to work as a community. Indicated for K-2nd grade.
EL Education
El Education: Munjoy Hill Businesses
Students interview local business owners and create a brochure with digital photographs and information about each business in the neighborhood.
Texas A&M University
Kinder Garden: Community Gardens
Many urban communities have learned to use unlikely places to develop gardens. At this site visit a community garden and learn how some people have adapted to the limitations of their environment.
HotChalk
Hotchalk: Lesson Plans Page: What Is a Community?
Lesson that helps students understand what a community is and identify different types of communities. Students fill out a KWL chart and then writing their ideas in journals.
Other
Hud Kids: Field Trip to City Hall
This trip to City Hall reviews important concepts about state and local governments. A series of doors are provided as a starting point for the tour. Each door provides valuable information about city hall.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Communities Assessment
This is an assessment for what community is and what is required to be a community, community rules, types of democracy, and types of communities.