Lesson Plan

Community Web

Students will explore community helper roles and how they support one another, culminating in a collaborative community network map project.

Understanding community helpers fosters respect for various roles and promotes teamwork by illustrating the interdependence that strengthens our community.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation Step

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Discussion

20 minutes

Step 2

Mapping Activity

30 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-up & Reflection

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to Interconnected Helpers!

Introduce the slide deck with a brief explanation of what community helpers are and why they are important. Explain how they work together to support our community. Encourage students to think about the helpers they encounter in their daily lives.

Who Are Our Community Helpers?

Show a few images of community helpers (police officer, firefighter, doctor) with simple descriptions. Ask the students to name any other helpers they know.

How They Work Together

Explain that although each helper has a specific role, they often work together to keep everyone safe and healthy. Use a simple diagram to illustrate the connections.

Let's Explore the Connections

Encourage interactive discussion. Ask students how they think different helpers might support each other in their community. Use the diagram as a conversation starter.

Get Ready for Our Mapping Activity!

Transition to the mapping activity where students will create their own visual representations of their community helpers and their interconnections.