Urban, Suburban, Or Rural?
Which type of community is known for having lots of farmland?
RURAL
Describe the buildings in an urban area.
Skyscrapers, tall buildings, big buildings etc.
In a SUBURBAN community, you will have many...
A. Skyscrapers
B. Neighbors
C. Horses
B. Neighbors
In a RURAL community, you will see a lot of...
A. Sky Scrapers
B. Neighbors
C. Farm Land
C. Farm Land
Which type of community is known for its skyscrapers and big buildings?
URBAN
What might you see people doing in an URBAN community?
Walking to work, walking to get groceries/food, Driving, riding a taxi, etc.
What things might you see in a SUBURBAN community?
Kids playing outside, dogs in their yards, neighbors getting together, lots of parks, etc.
What things might you see in a RURAL community?
Farms, Barns, Horses, Goats, Chickens, Farmers, etc.
In which community would you most likely see people riding their bikes, drive to stores and restaurants, and walking around with their neighbors?
SUBURBAN
What kinds of sounds would you hear in an URBAN community?
Cars, Horns, Trains, People talking, etc.
What sounds might you hear in a SUBURBAN community?
Kids playing, cars passing by, birds singing in the trees, etc.
What things might you hear in a RURAL community?
Horses neighing, goats bleating, pigs oinking, tractors running, dirt being dug, etc.
Riding your horse, watering the crops, and milking the cows are things you would do if you lived in a _________ community.
RURAL
Describe what a home might look like in an urban community?
Tall buildings, smaller apartment, smaller space, smaller yard
Ride bikes, go to the park, jump on trampoline, walk the dog, roller blade, scooter, etc.
What are some benefits of living in a rural community?
Open space, more animals
Jimmy likes to participate in lots of community activities. He enjoys walking to local restaurants and shops. Where should Jimmy live?
URBAN
Name at least TWO URBAN cities
Chicago, NYC, Los Angeles, Madrid, etc.
Name at least TWO SUBURBAN communities.
Scotch Plains, Cranford, Westfield
Delaware Water Gap, Appalachian Mountains, Duke Farms, Parts of Cape May