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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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