Community Support Systems
This worksheet explores the various support systems within communities, including government services, non-profit organizations, and informal networks, for Grade 6 social studies students.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of community support systems.
1. A is a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
2. are organizations that provide services to the public without aiming to make a profit.
3. Fire departments and police services are examples of services.
4. When neighbors help each other, it's an example of an support network.
1. Which of the following is NOT typically a government-provided support system?
Public schools
Private tutoring services
Road maintenance
Public libraries
2. Which of these is an example of a non-profit organization?
A local grocery store
A large technology company
The Red Cross
A private bank
1. Informal support systems are usually organized by the government.
True
False
2. All communities have the same types of support systems.
True
False
1. Name two examples of government support systems in your community.
2. How do non-profit organizations help strengthen a community?
Match each type of support system with its description.
1. Government Services
a. Volunteers helping neighbors after a storm
2. Non-Profit Organizations
b. Public healthcare and education
3. Informal Networks
c. Food banks and animal shelters
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