home and community

Question 1

Types of Shelter/housing

Answer 1

Houses
terraced, detached or semi-detached; bungalow, two- or three-storey

Apartments or flats
purpose-built, or a large house divided into different apartments

Bedsits
one room divided into different areas for sleeping, cooking, etc.

Caravans, mobile homes, house boats
may be temporary or permanent

Sheltered housing
small groups of houses purpose-built for elderly or disabled people; usually supervised

Residential accommodation
old people’s homes, convents, boarding schools

Duplex

Question 2

home

Answer 2

a home provides for many of our basic human needs

Question 3

factors to consider when choosing a family home

Answer 3

Location (is it near school, work, shops, etc?)

Size (is it big enough for all the family?)

Cost (is it affordable?)

Personal preferences (terraced, detached, apartment or dormer style?)

Energy efficiency (is it insulated and will it be economical to heat?)

Question 4

homes provide many of our basic human needs, what are those needs?

Answer 4

physical needs: shelter, warmth and protection

emotional needs: safety, security, privacy and a caring and relaxing environment

social needs: a place for entertaining and leisure

Question 5

community services and amenities - statutory services

Answer 5

gardaí
postal service
social welfare
public libraries
health (hospitals, health centres)
education (schools)
community information centres
local authority housing

Question 6

community services and amenities - voluntary services

Answer 6

youth clubs
GAA clubs
ISPCC
St. Vincent de Paul
Rehab
Neighbourhood watch
Meals on Wheels
ALONE

Question 7

shelter

Answer 7

One of our basic needs. It is a place that provides protection, covering or safety.