Virginia's Shift from Rural to Urban

Virginia's Shift from Rural to Urban

Grade 4 · Social Studies · 45 min· Vs.9a The Student Will Demonstrate An Understanding Of Virginia During The Twentieth Century And Beyond By describing The Economic And Social Transition From A Rural, Agricultural Society To A More Urban, Industrialized Society;

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Learning Objective

I can compare what life was like in Virginia long ago when most people farmed to what it is like today with more cities and jobs.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

VS9a video - Twentieth Century Transition

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

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Quick comprehension check

Describe two ways life in Virginia was different when most people lived on farms compared to how it is now with more people living in cities. Explain how changes in transportation affected where people lived and worked in Virginia during the 20th century. Give an example of how technology changed jobs in Virginia from a time when farming was common to today.

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