A place where a group of people live together.

Describe one way diversity benefits a community.

Diversity builds a community and helps it grow by sharing different cultures and backgrounds.

What is a suburban community, and how did they develop?

Suburban communities are located just outside of cities and developed as people moved out of the city to escape crowds and noise.

A school is an institution that educates children in the community.

Grade 7th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min

I can compare and contrast the characteristics of urban, rural, and suburban communities.

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3 key concepts

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A community is a place where a group of people live, work, and play together.
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Urban communities have a large population, many buildings, and many streets, while rural communities have fewer people and more open space.
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Suburban communities are located outside of cities and have fewer people than urban communities but more than rural communities.

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“Compare and contrast urban, suburban, and rural communities. Give one characteristic for each type of community.”

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