What are Suburbs?

What are Suburbs?

Grade 2nd Grade · Social Studies · 30 min· 2.1b Suburban Communities Are On The Outskirts Of Cities, Where Human Population Is Less Dense, And Buildings And Homes Are Spaced Farther Apart.

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can identify characteristics of suburban communities.

Warm-Up Video

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Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    An urban community is large and highly populated, with many tall buildings and busy streets.

  • 2

    A suburban community is located near a city but is less populated than an urban community.

  • 3

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

Practice Questions

3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Name two things you might find in a suburban community.

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