Series Summary

This series looks at different kinds of communities, pointing out similarities between all communities and aspects that make each type of community different. Each kind of community is defined, then its needs and the reasons behind its location are examined. Attention is given to the variety possible within each classification: for example, the types of farms that might make up a farming community; or the assortment of products that might be made in an industrial community. Different jobs are categorized as unique to a certain type of community, or common to all communities. The facilities offered for work, housing, culture, recreation, transportation and shopping are taken into account, as are other factors that can influence the quality of life, such as climate, seasonal work patterns or isolation. Students are encouraged to consider the pros and cons of living in various kinds of communities and to compare their own community to those studied.

Click to view larger image 7002 - Learning About Farming Communities (Urban/Rural Communities) A farming community is a community where people raise plants and/or animals. There are different types of farming communities - from small family owned farms to large corporate farms. This DVD looks at kinds of farms that make up farming communities; different jobs in different farm communities; some things all farm communities need; and finally, what it is like living in a farming community (rural area) compared to living in an urban area. Segments • Introduction • What Is A Farming Community? • Kinds Of Farming Communities • What Farming Communities Need • Jobs In Farming Communities • Living In Urban Areas • Living In Rural Areas • Summary Format: Video DVD + Resource CD Runtime: 22 minutes Item Item Price Qty Video DVD + Resource CD $69.50

Click to view larger image 7003 - Learning About Mining Communities A mining community is found where there are sufficient resources to be mined such as metallic minerals, non-metallic minerals, fuel minerals or precious stones. Mineral substances are non-renewable natural resources. Many people in mining communities work for a company (or companies) that takes useful mineral substances from the earth so they can be made into things people need and use. In some mining communities, the mined mineral resources are also refined, or made into products. Although there are different methods of mining mineral substances such as underground mining and open-pit or surface mining, all mining communities need different kinds of transportation, power, water and many workers. More permanent mining communities need many of the same things as other kinds of communities. Segments • Introduction • What is Mining? • Kinds of Mining Communities? • Mining Communities Need People • Other Needs of Mining Communities • Summary Format: Video DVD + Resource CD Runtime: 14 minutes Item Item Price Qty Video DVD + Resource CD $69.50

Click to view larger image 7004 - Learning About Forestry Communities A community where people work with trees or with the wood from trees, is called a forestry community. Forestry communities can be found where there are plenty of available trees to be logged or made into forestry products. As well as forests, water, power and transportation, forestry communities need many different types of workers. Some forestry communities offer many things to the people who live there. Others offer very little because they are located in remote areas. Segments • In The Beginning • What Is A Forestry Community? • Where Are Forestry Communities Found? • What Do Forestry Communities Need? • Why Do We Need Forestry Communities? • Living in Forestry Communities • Summary Format: Video DVD + Resource CD Runtime: 25 minutes Item Item Price Qty Video DVD + Resource CD $69.50