Exploring Communities Urban Suburban Rural
Grade 7th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast the characteristics of urban, suburban, and rural 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 many tall buildings and busy transportation.
- 2
A suburban community is located near a city and is less populated than an urban community; many people commute to a nearby city for work.
- 3
A rural community has very few people and buildings and mainly consists of farmland.
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 for each type of community.”
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