Urban, Rural, and Suburban Communities
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, has less traffic, and often features spacious homes with amenities like large backyards and garages.
- 3
A rural community has very few people and buildings and mainly consists of farmland, with houses spaced far apart.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Compare and contrast urban and rural communities. Give one characteristic that is unique to each and one characteristic they might share.”
Complete Lesson Package
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