Urban
Where are urban communities located?
In a large city
Where are suburban communities located?
Near a large city
Where are rural communities located
In the countryside
Define the terms
Year-
Decade-
Century-
Year- 365 days
Decade- 10 years
Century- 100 years
Why are rules and laws important in a community?
To help protect people and help people be safe in their homes
Describe some buildings you might see in an urban community.
apartments, tall buildings, skyscrapers
Describe some buildings your might see in a suburban community.
houses, shopping malls, library, post office
Describe some buildings you might see in a rural community.
farmhouses, barns
Define the word: law. (laws in a community)
Laws are rules for people to follow
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876. What century was this?
19th century.
Remember to look at the first two numbers in the year and add one:
1876
18 + 1= 19th century
Describe how people communicate in urban communities.
Internet
Cell phones
Describe how people communicate in suburban communities.
Newspapers
Internet
Television
Describe how people communicate in rural communities.
Dial up phone lines
Newspapers
Internet and cellphones (if possible)
Define the word: recreation.
What people do for fun, for enjoyment
Why do people live in communities?
Many reasons:
Safety
Laws
To be close to people
People can help each other
What kinds of transportation are used in an urban community?
subway, trains, car, bus
What kinds of transportation are used in a suburban community?
cars, trucks, busses
What kinds of transportation are used in a rural community?
Define the term: religious freedom
Why did the Pilgrims move to America?
They came to American to practice religious freedom. The King of England did not allow religious freedom.
Describe how people meet their need for recreation in a urban community.
Shop
Visit museums
Describe how people meet their need for recreation in a suburban community.
Swim at the community pool
Play at the park
Join sports teams
Describe how people meet their need for recreation in a rural community.
People get together on holidays
Fireworks
Parades
Define the term: material well- being.
How do people meet their need for material well- being today?
Many answers.
People move to communities to make money and buy nice things.
People move to areas with good schools and jobs, and places to shop.