Curated OER
ESOL Government and Commmunity Resources
Students study vocabulary words associated with community services. They label each community service on an index card and match a phrase with the service. They identify community service buildings in the area on a local map.
Curated OER
We Need Cash
Students describe charitable, religious, and civic services in their community, and argue for the value of these services. They write a one-page explanation as to why this service is important to the community and why it deserves $5,000.
Other
American Red Cross
Home page of the American Red Cross with links to disaster services, biomedical services, international services, community services, military services, health and safety services, volunteer services, and youth services. Also includes...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Animal Shelter Photographer
In this WILD TV segment, a photographer helps find homes for animals up for adoption.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: I Can Dream Anything!
Go to this site for fun activities and a great lesson plan on personal choices and specialization. This lesson plan provides the primary teacher with an excellent opportunity to incorporate a character education lesson plan on...
Independence Hall Association
American Government: Financing State and Local Government
Taxes are collected by federal, state, and local governments to pay for a wide variety of services. This article helps students understand where their tax money goes.
Organization for Community Networks
Organization for Community Networks: Community Helpers
The purpose of this online lesson 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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Community Helpers
[Free Registration/Login Required] Flipchart describes various people who are community helpers such as a police officer, doctor, nurse, garbage collectors, etc.
Other
Habitat for Humanity Manitoba, Canada
Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg plays an essential role in the community. It depends on volunteers to help build safe,affordable housing for low-income working families.