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3rd Grade Communities and Local Government Review

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Review types of communities, local government, community services, citizens, and how people work together in this 3rd grade social studies game. This is a Grade 3 History / Social Studies review game in a Jeopardy-style format: a teacher puts the board on one screen, teams pick clues by point value, and the class answers out loud — no student devices or accounts needed. Categories: Types of Communities, Local Government, Community Services, Good Citizens, Community Decisions.

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  • Types of Communities

    What type of community has many buildings and people close together?

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    urban community

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  • Local Government

    What level of government serves a city or town?

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    local government

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  • Community Services

    Which local service responds to fires and emergencies?

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    fire department

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  • Good Citizens

    What is one way a citizen can help improve a community?

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    volunteer

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  • Community Decisions

    If residents want a new playground, whom might they speak to?

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    local government officials

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Types of Communities

$100 — What type of community has many buildings and people close together?
urban community
$200 — What type of community is often outside a city with homes and neighborhoods?
suburban community
$300 — What type of community usually has fewer people and more open land?
rural community
$400 — Farms are most commonly associated with which type of community?
rural community
$500 — A downtown area with tall buildings is most likely urban, suburban, or rural?
urban

Local Government

$100 — What level of government serves a city or town?
local government
$200 — What elected leader often leads a city government?
mayor
$300 — What group may help make local laws for a city?
city council
$400 — What are local laws sometimes called?
ordinances
$500 — Why does a community need local government?
to provide services and make decisions for the community

Community Services

$100 — Which local service responds to fires and emergencies?
fire department
$200 — Which service helps keep public order and respond to crimes?
police department
$300 — What community place lends books and provides information?
library
$400 — Who collects household trash in many communities?
sanitation or waste services
$500 — What local service maintains many streets, parks, and public spaces?
public works

Good Citizens

$100 — What is one way a citizen can help improve a community?
volunteer
$200 — Why is following community rules important?
it helps keep people safe and organized
$300 — What can eligible adult citizens do to help choose government leaders?
vote
$400 — What does it mean to be responsible?
to do what you are expected to do
$500 — How can people show respect for their community?
take care of shared spaces and treat others respectfully

Community Decisions

$100 — If residents want a new playground, whom might they speak to?
local government officials
$200 — Why might a city hold a public meeting?
to hear community ideas and concerns
$300 — Taxes can help pay for what kinds of things?
public services
$400 — If a traffic light is broken, which level of government would most likely handle the local repair?
local government
$500 — Why is cooperation important in a community?
people can solve shared problems together

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