Urban, Rural, and Suburban Communities

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, is less populated than an urban community, and may involve commuting for work.

  • 3

    A rural community has very few people and buildings, mainly consisting of farmland and natural scenery.

Practice Questions

10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false & Fill in the blank

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Compare and contrast urban and rural communities. Give one characteristic unique to each.

Complete Lesson Package

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