Exploring Community Types

Exploring Community Types

Grade 2nd Grade · Social Studies · 60 min· Ccss 2.g.a.3

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can name different types of communities (urban, suburban, rural).

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 lots of people.

  • 2

    A suburban community is located near a city, but is not as populated as an urban community; some people who live there commute to a nearby city for work.

  • 3

    A rural community has very few people and buildings and mainly consists of farmland.

Practice Questions

12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Name the three types of communities discussed in the video.

Teacher Guide

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