You are a very important part of many communities. Can you name five communities to which you belong? Here are some examples of communities to which you may belong.
 
 
 

	This is a classroom community.  Its members include students and a teacher.
	This is a family community.  Its members may include mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and great-grandparents.
	This is a sports community.  Its members include a coach and members of the team.
	This is a neighborhood community.  It includes all the people who live and work in your neighborhood. Its members include neighbors, storekeepers, police officers, mail carriers, fire fighters, librarians, church members and your family.
	This is a church community.  Its members may include priests, pastors, rabbis, and the congregation.

You belong to many different communities.  Identify the communities of which you are a part. Explain your role in each of these.  How would you contribute to make each of these a better community?

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 You will be evaluated based on the completion of the project and also on your cooperation within your group.

 

Did you recognize differences and similarities among these different communities?

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