CurriculumGrade 2Social Studies

Community Roles and Responsibilities

Aligned to C3.D2.Civ — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.

What this lesson teaches

A community works because people take on roles and responsibilities — helping, following rules, and caring for shared spaces.

Worked example

Firefighters keep the community safe, and everyone has the responsibility to keep parks clean by throwing away trash.

Practice questions

  1. Name a community helper and their job.
  2. What is one responsibility you have?
  3. How can you help keep a shared space nice?

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En español

Roles y responsabilidades en la comunidad

Una comunidad funciona porque las personas asumen roles y responsabilidades — ayudando, siguiendo las reglas y cuidando los espacios compartidos.

Ejemplo: Los bomberos mantienen segura a la comunidad, y todos tenemos la responsabilidad de mantener los parques limpios tirando la basura en su lugar.

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Rules and Laws Keep Us SafeC3.D2.Civ.1Our Local Leaders and HelpersC3.D2.Civ.2Being a Good CitizenC3.D2.Civ.3

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