Comparing Communities Urban, Rural, and Suburban
Grade 7th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast the characteristics of urban, rural, and suburban communities.
Warm-Up Video
Taste China · 8:39
How different can life be in the urban, suburban, and rural areas of the same city in China?
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
In downtown Tianjin, many people live in older apartment buildings that were built in the 1980s and lack elevators or designated parking spaces.
- 2
The suburbs of Tianjin are more modern with newer infrastructure, and many residents are young people who have moved from rural areas to work in nearby industrial zones.
- 3
In rural Tianjin, the population has decreased as younger generations move to urban areas for work, leaving mostly elderly residents who maintain a traditional, agricultural lifestyle.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Compare and contrast the lifestyles in urban, suburban, and rural areas of Tianjin based on the video. Give one characteristic for each.”
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