Urban, Suburban, and Rural Communities
Grade 7th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast urban, suburban, and rural communities and identify examples of each on a map or globe.
Warm-Up Video
Kids Academy · 4:15
Your Community | Types of Community - Social Studies for Kids | Kids Academy
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, with less traffic and smaller buildings than an urban community.
- 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
“Describe three differences between urban and rural communities. Then, describe one way that suburban communities are similar to urban communities.”
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