
Comparing Communities Around the World
Grade 7th Grade · Social Studies · 50 min· Ontario
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe some things that are the same and different in my community and at least 2 other communities in different parts of the world.
Warm-Up Video
Kids Academy · 4:15
Your Community | Types of Community - Social Studies for Kids | Kids Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
An urban community is large and highly populated, while a rural community has very few people and buildings.
- 2
A suburban community is located near a city, and some people who live there commute to the city for work.
- 3
Urban communities often have apartment buildings, suburban communities have homes with large backyards, and rural communities have farmland.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false & Fill in the blank
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe 1 thing that is the same and 1 thing that is different between an urban community and a rural community.”
Teacher Guide
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- Answer keys for all questions
- Differentiation strategies
- Extension activities
- Printable student handouts



