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Learning area 4: Learn About the Meaning of Community Unit PlanLearning area 4: Learn About the Meaning of Community Unit Plan
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Equality and Human Rights Commission
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K - 5th
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Social & Emotional Learning
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Learning area 4: Learn About the Meaning of Community

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Scholars examine the jobs found in their community by way of surveying. After collecting data, pupils analyze their findings and share their observations with their peers. A video sparks interest. Two posters motivate participants to work and be their best selves. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

social awareness, social-emotional learning, building community, classroom community, school community, communities, types of communities, professions, careers, community helpers, education community, data, data analysis, data collection, surveying, surveys

Additional Tags

classroom support

Instructional Ideas

  • Use a variety of survey techniques that have been previously taught during math instruction 
  • Print posters in color and laminate them for continued use 
  • Invite professionals to the classroom, plan a field trip to the city center, or browse online to locate job information within your community

Classroom Considerations

  • The fourth part in a five-part series focuses on the meaning of community

Pros

  • The general look at the activity's plan allows for flexibility and personal touches 
  • Boosts data collecting and analysis skills

Cons

  • This resource only comes with a general overview of the plan and a list of the learning outcomes—no teacher notes or worksheets provided 

Common Core

SL.K.6 SL.1.6 SL.2.6 SL.3.6 SL.4.6 SL.5.6 1.MD.C.4 2.MD.D.10

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