Comparing Communities Around the World

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

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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
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