Community Support Systems
Explore different support systems within a community and understand their importance for Grade 4 students.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the different ways people help each other in a community.
1. What is the main purpose of a community support system?
To make people rich
To help community members when they need it
To build tall buildings
To organize parties
2. Which of these is an example of a support system in a community?
A local library
A movie theater
A shopping mall
A sports stadium
1. Firefighters and police officers are examples of workers.
2. A food bank provides to families who need it.
3. Schools help children learn and prepare for their .
1. Only adults can help support a community.
True
False
2. Volunteering is a way to support your community.
True
False
1. Name two different support systems you can find in your community and explain how they help people.
2. Why is it important for people to help each other in a community?
Look at the image below. It shows people helping each other in a community.
Describe what you see happening in the picture and how it demonstrates community support.