Exploring Community in Three Ways

Students use this graphic organizer to dissect the definition of community.

Subject

English & Language Arts
History
Social Studies

Language

English — US

Updated

August 9, 2023

Culture & Identity

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Exploring Community Graphic Organizer

Date of Publication: July 2021

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This graphic organizer is designed for use as part of a classroom activity exploring the meaning of community. In small groups, students can use the handout to capture their ideas as they analyze three different definitions of community. It is available as both a PDF and a Google Doc in English and Spanish.

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Facing History & Ourselves, “Exploring Community in Three Ways”, last updated August 9, 2023.

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