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
Kids Academy · 4:15
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Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
An urban community is large and highly populated, with tall buildings and lots of traffic.
- 2
A suburban community is located near a city, with less traffic, smaller buildings, and spacious homes.
- 3
A rural community has very few people and buildings and mainly consists of farmland and natural scenery.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Compare and contrast urban and rural communities. Give at least one characteristic that is unique to each and one characteristic they might share.”
Teacher Guide
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