What are communities like?
I can explain the main features of a diverse and inclusive community.
- Year 7
What are communities like?
I can explain the main features of a diverse and inclusive community.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- There are different types of diverse communities but they often share similar interests, values and traditions.
- People work hard to give equal access and opportunities and get rid of intolerance to create an inclusive community.
- There are many types of communities including social, neighbourhood and family communities.
- Everyone in the world is part of a global community.
Keywords
Community - a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
Diverse - when a group has people with different backgrounds, experiences & perspectives; this can be differences in nationality, ethnicity, culture, religion, language, ability, identity, interests & skills
Inclusive - being wholly part of a group and/or activity and being given equal access and opportunities
Common misconception
All communities are diverse.
Communities are different depending on where they are located and the people they contain. However, in some places, communities have not seen much migration and are not diverse as a result.