Social Studies Chapter 2- Communities are Different and Alike

Social Studies Chapter 2

Communities are Different and Alike

Different Types of Communities

• The total number of people living in a certain place.

• The total number of people living in a certain place.

• The population of Absecon is about 8,000 people.

• The total number of people living in a certain place.

• The population of Absecon is about 8,000 people.

• The population of Atlantic City is about 40,000 people.

• The total number of people living in a certain place.

• The population of Absecon is about 8,000 people.

• The population of Atlantic City is about 40,000 people.

• The population of Chicago, Illinois is about 2,700,000 people.

urban

urban

urban• This type of community has many people living closely together.

urban• This type of community has many people living closely together.

• An urban community may have thousands of houses and apartment buildings.

urban• This type of community has many people living closely together.

• An urban community may have thousands of houses and apartment buildings.

• Cities with many skyscrapers are urban communities.

suburb

suburb

suburb• A community located at the edge of a big city

suburb• A community located at the edge of a big city.

• People sometimes choose to live here to have more space but still be close to work, shopping & the arts

rural

rural

rural

rural• This type of community has fewer people and is surrounded by countryside.

rural• This type of community has fewer people and is surrounded by countryside.

• Many people who live here are farmers or ranchers..

rural• This type of community has fewer people and is surrounded by countryside.

• Many people who live here are farmers or ranchers..

• Homes and businesses can be scattered and far from one another.

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois• The world’s first skyscraper, The Home Insurance Building,

was built in Chicago in 1845.

Chicago, Illinois• The world’s first skyscraper, The Home Insurance Building,

was built in Chicago in 1845.

Chicago, Illinois• The world’s first skyscraper, The Home Insurance Building,

was built in Chicago in 1845.

• The city is on the shore of Lake Michigan, which is one of the Great Lakes.

Chicago, Illinois• The world’s first skyscraper, The Home Insurance Building,

was built in Chicago in 1845.

• The city is on the shore of Lake Michigan, which is one of the Great Lakes.

• Chicago is an urban community in the center of the United States.

Chicago, Illinois• The world’s first skyscraper, The Home Insurance Building,

was built in Chicago in 1845.

• The city is on the shore of Lake Michigan, which is one of the Great Lakes.

• Chicago is an urban community in the center of the United States.

• Chicago’s railroads and airports are the busiest in the nation.

Evanston, Illinois

Evanston, Illinois

Evanston, Illinois

• A suburb north of Chicago

Evanston, Illinois

• A suburb north of Chicago

• Home to a large university

Evanston, Illinois

• A suburb north of Chicago

• Home to a large university

• Many residents of Evanston work in Chicago.

Evanston, Illinois

• A suburb north of Chicago

• Home to a large university

• Many residents of Evanston work in Chicago.

• Evanston residents can relax and play on the shores of Lake

Michigan.

Evanston, Illinois

• A suburb north of Chicago

• Home to a large university

• Many residents of Evanston work in Chicago.

• Evanston residents can relax and play on the shores of Lake

Michigan.

Grafton, Illinois

Grafton, Illinois

Grafton, Illinois• A rural community on the

banks of the Mississippi River

Grafton, Illinois• A rural community on the

banks of the Mississippi River

• There are forests and fields nearby.

Grafton, Illinois• A rural community on the

banks of the Mississippi River

• There are forests and fields nearby.

• Grafton has just one main road through the little town

called Great River Road.

Grafton, Illinois• A rural community on the

banks of the Mississippi River

• There are forests and fields nearby.

• Grafton has just one main road through the little town

called Great River Road.

Grafton, Illinois• A rural community on the

banks of the Mississippi River

• There are forests and fields nearby.

• Grafton has just one main road through the little town

called Great River Road.

• There are no traffic jams on the streets.

Grafton, Illinois• A rural community on the

banks of the Mississippi River

• There are forests and fields nearby.

• Grafton has just one main road through the little town

called Great River Road.

• There are no traffic jams on the streets.

• Grafton has just a few stores or restaurants.

Grafton, Illinois• A rural community on the

banks of the Mississippi River

• There are forests and fields nearby.

• Grafton has just one main road through the little town

called Great River Road.

• There are no traffic jams on the streets.

• Grafton has just a few stores or restaurants.

Grafton, Illinois• A rural community on the banks of the Mississippi River

• There are forests and fields nearby.

• Grafton has just one main road through the little town

called Great River Road.

• There are no traffic jams on the streets.

• Grafton has just a few stores or restaurants.

• Most residents know each other in this quiet, little town.

A Community at Different Times

History

History

• History is the study of the past

History

• History is the study of the past

• When we study history, we learn about important events and the people who were a part of those

events.

History

• History is the study of the past

• When we study history, we learn about important events and the people who were a part of those

events.

History

Living in the Desert

• For thousands of years, Native Americans have lived in this area. They are known

as “Desert People.”

• Around 1690, Spanish explorers claimed this land and much more land in North

America. They called it Mexico.

• In 1692, Tuscon got its name from a Spanish man named Father Kino. He

built a mission.

• The Spanish wanted the Native Americans to learn the Catholic religion.

• Spain ruled Tucson until Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821.

• In 1854, the United States bought the land around Tucson from Mexico, making

Tucson and American town.

mission

mission• In 1692 Father Kino gave Tucson its name.

• He called the area San Cosme de Tucson.

• Father Kino started a mission where people teach their religion to others.

mission• In 1692 Father Kino gave Tucson its name.

• He called the area San Cosme de Tucson.

• Father Kino started a mission where people teach their religion to others.

religion

mission• In 1692 Father Kino gave Tucson its name.

• He called the area San Cosme de Tucson.

• Father Kino started a mission where people teach their religion to others.

religion• A belief about God or gods.

• The Spanish wanted Native Americans to learn the Catholic religion.

Mining in the land near Tucson

Mining in the land near Tucson

Mining in the land near Tucson

• People tried to make money by digging for gold and silver in the mountains around Tucson.

• There wasn’t much gold to find.

• The silver was very hard to dig out.

Mining in the land near Tucson

• People tried to make money by digging for gold and silver in the mountains around Tucson.

• There wasn’t much gold to find.

• The silver was very hard to dig out.

Mining in the land near Tucson

• People tried to make money by digging for gold and silver in the mountains around Tucson.

• There wasn’t much gold to find.

• The silver was very hard to dig out.

• Later, people came to Tucson to dig for another metal called copper.

• There was a lot of copper to mine.

• There is still copper found there today.

transportation

transportation• A way to move people and

supplies from place to place

transportation• A way to move people and

supplies from place to place

transportation• A way to move people and

supplies from place to place

• Trains were a new form of transportation in the United

States.

transportation• A way to move people and

supplies from place to place

• Trains were a new form of transportation in the United

States.

• In 1880, the railroad came to Tucson.

transportation• A way to move people and

supplies from place to place

• Trains were a new form of transportation in the United

States.

• In 1880, the railroad came to Tucson.

• Tucson copper could now be transported by train to other

cities.

transportation• A way to move people and

supplies from place to place

• Trains were a new form of transportation in the United

States.

• In 1880, the railroad came to Tucson.

• Tucson copper could now be transported by train to other

cities.

transportation• A way to move people and supplies

from place to place

• Trains were a new form of transportation in the United States.

• In 1880, the railroad came to Tucson.

• Tucson copper could now be transported by train to other cities.

• Many workers who helped build the railroad came all the way from

China.

• Many Chinese workers stayed in Tucson after the railroad was done. They opened many small businesses

in the city.

Schools in Tucson

Schools in Tucson

Long Ago in Tucson

Schools in Tucson

Long Ago in Tucson• The first public school opened in

1868. Most students spoke Spanish.

• In 1888, Native American children got their own school.

• Many graduates of this school went on to become leaders in Native American communities around Tucson.

Schools in Tucson

Long Ago in Tucson• The first public school opened in

1868. Most students spoke Spanish.

• In 1888, Native American children got their own school.

• Many graduates of this school went on to become leaders in Native American communities around Tucson.

Today in Tucson

Schools in Tucson

Long Ago in Tucson• The first public school opened in

1868. Most students spoke Spanish.

• In 1888, Native American children got their own school.

• Many graduates of this school went on to become leaders in Native American communities around Tucson.

Today in Tucson• Today, Tucson is still a center for

learning.

• The University of Arizona is located in Tucson.

• The Native American population in Arizona is among the largest in the USA.

• This area is also home to more speakers of Native American languages than any other state.

Homes in Tucson

Homes in Tucson

Early Homes

Homes in Tucson

Early Homes• Tucson was known as a village at first.

• Homes were made of mud bricks called adobe. The bricks formed a very thick wall.

• Mud walls kept the home warm in winter and cool in summer.

• Tucson summers can reach over 110°.

Homes in Tucson

Early Homes• Tucson was known as a village at first.

• Homes were made of mud bricks called adobe. The bricks formed a very thick wall.

• Mud walls kept the home warm in winter and cool in summer.

• Tucson summers can reach over 110°.

Homes of Today

Homes in Tucson

Early Homes• Tucson was known as a village at first.

• Homes were made of mud bricks called adobe. The bricks formed a very thick wall.

• Mud walls kept the home warm in winter and cool in summer.

• Tucson summers can reach over 110°.

Homes of Today• Buildings and homes are built from

concrete, wood and steel.

• Air conditioning is an invention that has made it easier for people to live and work in Tucson.

• Now, skyscrapers stand against the sky. Tucson has become a large, urban community.

Communities Share Many Things

culture

culture• The way of life of a group of

people

• Different groups in the US have their own ways of doing things.

culture• The way of life of a group of

people

• Different groups in the US have their own ways of doing things.

• Religious beliefs

culture• The way of life of a group of

people

• Different groups in the US have their own ways of doing things.

• Religious beliefs

• Foods

culture• The way of life of a group of

people

• Different groups in the US have their own ways of doing things.

• Religious beliefs

• Foods

• Language

• Songs and dances

culture• The way of life of a group of

people

• Different groups in the US have their own ways of doing things.

• Religious beliefs

• Foods

• Language

• Songs and dances

• Every day activities like going to school

custom

custom• an activity or way of behaving that

is traditional among the people in a particular group or place.

• A custom is usually performed often and regularly, sometimes even on a

daily basis.

• Customs are different all over the world.

• Some customs may surprise you!

tradition

tradition• An important activity that has been done

for many years by a group of people.

• Traditions occur regularly and are usually considered special or formal.

• Traditions are performed on certain occasions.

• Traditions can be performed within a family, a community or a religion.

Tulsa, Oklahoma Celebrates Two Different Cultures

Tulsa, Oklahoma Celebrates Two Different Cultures

The Tulsa Powwow• A yearly tradition to honor the

Native Americans in the community

• The powwow lasts four days, and people come from all over the country.

• They perform dances that have been handed down among Native Americans for over 500 years.

• People enjoy Native American crafts and foods.

• The powwow keeps ancient Native American cultures and customs alive.

Tulsa, Oklahoma Celebrates Two Different Cultures

The Tulsa Powwow• A yearly tradition to honor the

Native Americans in the community

• The powwow lasts four days, and people come from all over the country.

• They perform dances that have been handed down among Native Americans for over 500 years.

• People enjoy Native American crafts and foods.

• The powwow keeps ancient Native American cultures and customs alive.

Tulsa, Oklahoma Celebrates Two Different Cultures

The Tulsa Powwow• A yearly tradition to honor the

Native Americans in the community

• The powwow lasts four days, and people come from all over the country.

• They perform dances that have been handed down among Native Americans for over 500 years.

• People enjoy Native American crafts and foods.

• The powwow keeps ancient Native American cultures and customs alive.

The Scottish Games• Long ago, many families

moved from Scotland to the US and became settlers in Tulsa..

• This traditional festival allows everyone to learn about Tulsa’s Scottish culture.

• About 10,000 people attend, playing unfamiliar games of strength and tasting Scottish foods.

• There is a contest to see who can throw a big log the farthest.

January- Martin Luther King Day

February- President's Day

May- Memorial Day

July- Independence Day

August- Labor Day

October- Columbus Day

November- Veterans Day

November- Thanksgiving Day

January- Martin Luther King Day

February- President's Day

May- Memorial Day

July- Independence Day

August- Labor Day

October- Columbus Day

November- Veterans Day

November- Thanksgiving Day

National Holidays

January- Martin Luther King Day

February- President's Day

May- Memorial Day

July- Independence Day

August- Labor Day

October- Columbus Day

November- Veterans Day

November- Thanksgiving Day

A day set aside to celebrate an event or honor a person who is special to our

country.

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