Types of Communities

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Objective

I can identify and describe three types of communities: urban, suburban, and rural.

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Warm-up video

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Practice

7 questions

1

What are the three types of communities mentioned in the video? Briefly describe each one.

2

How does an urban community differ from a suburban community in terms of population and building types? Provide specific examples.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe an urban community and give two specific examples of what you might see there. Explain what a rural community is like and mention two features that make it different from urban and suburban communities.

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