My Community and Me
Hands-on projects help learners explore how communities work and evolve over time.
Description : Using a blend of storytelling and hands‑on activities, learners explore the evolution of their community. Projects include creating simple timelines, designing mini‑models of their town, and discussing the role of local institutions.
Category : SocialStudies
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Discovering My Community
Section 1: What is a Community?
- Lesson 1: Understanding Community
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Understanding Community
- Lesson 2: Community Components
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Community Components
Section 2: People and Places in My Community
- Lesson 1: Knowing My Neighbors
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Knowing My Neighbors
- Lesson 2: Exploring Local Places
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Exploring Local Places
Section 3: Evolution of a Community
- Lesson 1: How Communities Grow
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 How Communities Grow
- Lesson 2: Changes in the Neighborhood
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Changes in the Neighborhood
Section 4: Community Helpers
- Lesson 1: Identifying Helpers
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Identifying Helpers
- Lesson 2: Roles of Community Helpers
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Roles of Community Helpers
Section 5: Exploring Local Traditions
- Lesson 1: Storytelling in the Community
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Storytelling in the Community
- Lesson 2: Local Customs and Celebrations
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Local Customs and Celebrations
Module 2: Community History and Evolution
Section 1: Timeline of My Community
- Lesson 1: Creating a Simple Timeline
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Creating a Simple Timeline
- Lesson 2: Key Community Events
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Key Community Events
Section 2: Early Days of the Town
- Lesson 1: Stories from the Past
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Stories from the Past
- Lesson 2: Life in Early Days
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Life in Early Days
Section 3: Growth and Change
- Lesson 1: How the Town Evolved
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 How the Town Evolved
- Lesson 2: Factors That Shape Communities
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Factors That Shape Communities
Section 4: Milestones in Community History
- Lesson 1: Important Local Milestones
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Important Local Milestones
- Lesson 2: Reflecting on the Past
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Reflecting on the Past
Section 5: Connecting Past and Present
- Lesson 1: Comparing Old and New
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Comparing Old and New
- Lesson 2: Lessons from History
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Lessons from History
Module 3: Local Heroes and Institutions
Section 1: Introduction to Local Institutions
- Lesson 1: What Is an Institution?
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 What Is an Institution?
- Lesson 2: Types of Local Institutions
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Types of Local Institutions
Section 2: Roles of Community Services
- Lesson 1: Schools and Libraries
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Schools and Libraries
- Lesson 2: Fire, Police, and Health Services
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Fire, Police, and Health Services
Section 3: Local Community Leaders
- Lesson 1: Who Are Community Leaders?
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Who Are Community Leaders?
- Lesson 2: Stories of Local Leaders
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Stories of Local Leaders
Section 4: Everyday Heroes
- Lesson 1: Examples of Everyday Heroes
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Examples of Everyday Heroes
- Lesson 2: Celebrating Community Acts
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Celebrating Community Acts
Section 5: Public Resources
- Lesson 1: The Community Center
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 The Community Center
- Lesson 2: Local Government and Services
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Local Government and Services
Module 4: Community Landmarks and Geography
Section 1: Mapping Our Community
- Lesson 1: Simple Mapping Techniques
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Simple Mapping Techniques
- Lesson 2: Identifying Important Places
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Identifying Important Places
Section 2: Key Landmarks in the Town
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Landmarks
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Recognizing Landmarks
- Lesson 2: Exploring a Local Landmark
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Exploring a Local Landmark
Section 3: Parks and Recreation Areas
- Lesson 1: What Is a Park?
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 What Is a Park?
- Lesson 2: Community Parks and Their Importance
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Community Parks and Their Importance
Section 4: Natural Environment of the Community
- Lesson 1: Local Natural Features
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Local Natural Features
- Lesson 2: Caring for Our Environment
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Caring for Our Environment
Section 5: Transportation in Our Town
- Lesson 1: How We Get Around
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 How We Get Around
- Lesson 2: Understanding Local Roads
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Understanding Local Roads
Module 5: My Role in the Community
Section 1: How I Can Contribute
- Lesson 1: Being an Active Listener
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Being an Active Listener
- Lesson 2: Helping at Home and School
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Helping at Home and School
Section 2: Being a Good Neighbor
- Lesson 1: Respect and Kindness
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Respect and Kindness
- Lesson 2: Cooperation and Sharing
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Cooperation and Sharing
Section 3: Caring for the Community
- Lesson 1: Simple Acts of Service
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Simple Acts of Service
- Lesson 2: Community Clean-Up Projects
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Community Clean-Up Projects
Section 4: Building Community Projects
- Lesson 1: Designing a Mini Model of Our Town
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Designing a Mini Model of Our Town
- Lesson 2: Creating a Community Timeline
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Creating a Community Timeline
Section 5: Reflecting on My Impact
- Lesson 1: My Personal Community Story
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 My Personal Community Story
- Lesson 2: Future Plans for Community Growth
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Future Plans for Community Growth