What are Suburbs?

2nd GradeSocial Studies30 min

aligned to 2.1b Suburban Communities Are On The Outskirts Of Cities, Where Human Population Is Less Dense, And Buildings And Homes Are Spaced Farther Apart.

Learning Objective

I can identify characteristics of suburban communities.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

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Guided Notes

6 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • An urban community is large and highly populated, with many tall buildings and busy streets.

  • A suburban community is located near a city but is less populated than an urban community.

  • A rural community has very few people and buildings and mainly consists of farmland.

Practice

10 min

3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Name two things you might find in a suburban community.

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