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Community Support Systems: An Exploration

This worksheet explores the various support systems within communities, their importance, and how they function to address societal needs at a Grade 10 level.

Grade 10 Social studies Community & CulturesSupport Systems in Communities
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NCSS.D2.Soc.1.9-12NCSS.D2.Civ.2.9-12communitysupport systemssocial studiescivicsgrade 10
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Community Support Systems: An Exploration

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Provide thoughtful and well-reasoned responses.

1. Define what a 'community support system' is and explain its primary purpose in a contemporary society.

Use the words below to complete the sentences that describe different types of community support systems.

formal
informal
government
non-profit

2. Organizations like local food banks and homeless shelters are examples of   support systems.

3. Family, friends, and neighborhood networks represent   support systems.

4. Social security and unemployment benefits are provided through   agencies.

5. Which of the following is NOT typically considered a challenge faced by community support systems?

a

Limited funding

b

Volunteer shortages

c

Lack of community engagement

d

Excessive public awareness

6. True or False: Individual citizens have no significant role in strengthening community support systems.

T

True

F

False

7. Discuss how technology has both positively and negatively impacted the development and functioning of community support systems.

8. Observe the image above, which depicts a food donation program. Explain how such a program exemplifies a key community support system, detailing its purpose, the types of needs it addresses, and potential challenges it might face.

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